German soprano Julia Sophie Wagner is a highly sought-after concert singer, specializing in the vocal works of Johann Sebastian Bach. All of her projects originate in the quest for new audiences for art song and trying to reach them so they can discover their love of the genre. “Being on stage with wonderful, talented musicians, …
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Acclaimed British conductor Jane Glover has had a storied career in classical music, conducting major opera productions and all the major symphonic and chamber orchestras in Britain, as well as orchestras in Europe, the United States, Asia, and Australia. “The fact that, at my age, I am living such an enviable lifestyle, traveling the world …
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As a child, Mike Reiter discovered that learning is universal and not contained to just the classroom. His father was a high school science teacher and his siblings and he were required to share what they had learned that day, whether they were in school or not. “His insistence that ‘the day was wasted if …
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Soprano Sarah Shafer loves what she does, being able to work on great music every day and telling stories through singing, while sharing it with an audience. “I hope that people will look at me as a vessel for the music I am singing, as someone who serves the music. My goal as a singer …
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Baritone Kenneth Overton is working nonstop these days — singing, performing, and debuting new works. But it isn’t in vain. “I don’t want to sound sappy, but performing on stage for me is like breathing or eating — I have to do it!” he said. “On stage is where I am my most authentic self, …
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Grammy Award-winning conductor John Nelson has had a storied career in classical music, but when his wife passed a few years ago, it took a toll on him. However, through faith, family, and music, he is finding that there was life after death. “My two daughters have stepped into the vacuum and I am doing …
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Mezzo-soprano Sarah Mesko had an epiphany a couple of years ago, right after singing Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis at Oregon Bach Festival in 2017. “I was mulling over how much I enjoy connecting with audiences,” she said, “and accepting the love they turn in my direction — but realized that, as much as I enjoy the …
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BRILLIANT CLASSICS, INSPIRING COLLABORATIONS, MACARTHUR FELLOW, VIRTUOSO MUSICIANS HEADLINE AS OREGON BACH FESTIVAL 2019 SETS DATES AND ARTIST LINEUP See the Full 2019 Schedule CONTACT: Jonathan Eifert347.741.1913 or pr@jonathaneifert.com February 6, 2019 – [Eugene, OR] – The internationally renowned Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) and the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance are pleased …
Oregon Bach Festival Announces Search for New Artistic Director Nationally-Recognized Expert Appointed as Committee Chair Eugene, OR – The Oregon Bach Festival will launch a comprehensive international search this spring for an artistic director to provide creative leadership at the acclaimed music festival. Renowned expert in music director searches Roger Saydack has been appointed as chairman …
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Auditions are now being accepted for the 22nd season, June 30 – July 10, 2019, of the Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy, one of the premier training programs for high school aged singers in the country. Led by legendary conductor and educator Dr. Anton Armstrong, SFYCA is a life-changing experience for the 80+ students from …
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