Joseph Marcell Stars in OBF-Commissioned Lost Markus Passion
Markus Passion is an intimate yet powerful new production, offering audiences a fresh way to experience Bach’s lost Passion.
“Understanding and Kindness Is Something I Pray and Hope For”: Brian Giebler on the Impact of Considering Matthew Shepard
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.
Berwick Academy Celebrates 10 Years
As Berwick Academy celebrates its 10th anniversary, it welcomes another class of talented musicians to Eugene for OBF 2025.
Centering Service and Community in the Youth Choral Academy Experience
Behind the Score: Jos van Veldhoven Reveals Approach to Completing Mozart’s Mass in C Minor
Conducted by Jos van Veldhoven, the powerful “Great” Mass in C Minor offers Mozart at the height of his brilliance. A work of mysterious origins, the music is a layered, shimmering tapestry. Moods shift constantly, sometimes dazzling, sometimes movingly somber. Left unfinished at Mozart’s death, the mass is lovingly and studiously reimagined by OBF artistic …
A Decade of Musical Enrichment: Organ Institute Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Since 1970, Oregon Bach Festival has remained committed to being a place for professional education at the highest level. When OBF established the Organ Institute (OI) a decade ago, the festival further solidified its reputation as an unrivaled music education mecca. Directed by GRAMMY Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs, OI offers musicians the opportunity to immerse …
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John Butt’s Discovery Concert: Exploring Music of the Dresden Court
John Butt conducts Bach’s Magnificat at OBF, 2019 Legendary conductor John Butt returns to Oregon Bach Festival with a spin on the iconic Festival Discovery Series! During his July 2 concert, “Music of the Dresden Court,” he delves deep into the very essence of four compositions, providing context and personal insights before conducting the program. …
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Composer Updates a Bach Classic for Festival’s ‘New Transcriptions’ Project
Damien Geter is known for infusing his works with musical styles of the Black diaspora; his OBF premiere takes place July 11
Where’s the Bach?
Where’s the Bach at the Bach Festival this year? You asked, and we’ve got an answer! OBF 2024 features 20 Bach works in 17 days! Bach: Ascension Oratorio, June 28, Beall Concert Hall Conducted by John Butt Opening Night! BACH: Cantata, BWV 21 BACH: Cantata, BWV 11, “Ascension Oratorio” This program will also be performed at Mount …
$75,000 grant brings grandiose projects to Oregon Bach Festival
Thanks to the support of a generous $75,000 grant, Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) has enriched its 2024 season with two extraordinary concerts guaranteed to leave audiences in awe. OBF, with University of Oregon Advancement, applied for the grant funds provided by the Oregon Community Foundation Hult Endowment. The Planets – An HD Odyssey Courtesy of …
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