The internationally renowned Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) and the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance are pleased to announce the 2026 festival lineup of concerts and artists. The upcoming season, which runs June 27 through July 12, invites audiences into a world where Creation and Invention are not just lofty themes, but lively, …
Share Your Helmuth Rilling Stories Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) and the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance mourn the passing of legendary German conductor, educator, and cultural visionary Helmuth Rilling, who died on February 11, 2026, at the age of 92. A towering figure in international classical music, Rilling’s life and career were …
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Ken-David Masur, an acclaimed conductor currently with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, has been named the newest artistic partner for the Oregon Bach Festival, a Grammy-winning community service program of the University of Oregon. Masur brings a wealth of experience, artistry and vision to the festival. He is known for dynamic performances and a deep commitment …
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On behalf of Craig Hella Johnson, Oregon Bach Festival shares the following message: “It is with a heavy heart that I officially step down from my role as artistic partner. This decision comes from my desire to dedicate more time to compose and create, particularly composing and arranging music, which have long been passions of …
From Craig Hella Johnson’s “Considering Matthew Shepard” to a reconstruction of Bach’s “St. Markus Passion” to a balletic “Carmina Burana,” and plenty more.
Two celebrated conductors discuss their vision for the Oregon Bach Festival and work with aspiring singers
Markus Passion is an intimate yet powerful new production, offering audiences a fresh way to experience Bach’s lost Passion.
In this Q&A, Brian Giebler shares what it means to embody Matthew Shepard’s story, the emotional weight of the performance, and what he hopes audiences take away from the powerful work, Considering Matthew Shepard.
As Berwick Academy celebrates its 10th anniversary, it welcomes another class of talented musicians to Eugene for OBF 2025.