July 1

Hinkle Distinguished Lecture

"When the Words Hurt: The Gospel of John, Bach's Music, and Religious Intolerance"

Tom Hall, scholar, author, broadcaster and Music Director of the Baltimore Choral Arts Society, is one of the leading choral conductors of his generation, an authority on the historically informed approach to familiar works of the Baroque and Classical periods. Here, he confronts the critical dilemma of performing Bach's St. John Passion in today's multicultural society, the first of two events under the theme "Paths of Reconciliation."
Tom Hall

Discovery Series: Concertos for Violin and Oboe

Two of Bach's best known instrumental works are explored through a lecture, musical examples, and performance.
Allan Vogel, oboe; Rahel Rilling, violin; OBF Chamber Orchestra; master class conductors, Helmuth Rilling, lecturer-conductor

Inside Line: Rebecca Oswald

The composer guides listeners through her new work, "Man of Oregon," in this pre-concert talk.
Rebecca Oswald

Bowerman: Man of Oregon

In tune with the Eugene 08 Olympic Trials, join in the gala musical tribute to Bill Bowerman. The multimedia concert includes Rebecca Oswald's new symphonic biography (cocommissioned by the Oregon Humanities Center and the Bowerman fmaily), spoken tributes, and a screening of the Oregon Public Broadcasting documentary about the legendary coach and OBF patron.
Distinguished speakers; OBF Chorus and Orchestra; Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy; conductors Anton Armstrong, Philip Brunelle, and Helmuth Rilling