July 13

St. Matthew Passion

3 pm | Silva Concert Hall

OBF 08 concludes with the mighty St. Matthew Passion. Acclaimed Bach expert Helmuth Rilling masterfully builds the arias, chorales and orchestral passages into heights of dramatic power in this monument to Bach's faith and artistry.
Sibylla Rubens, soprano; Ingeborg Danz, alto; Lothar Odinius, tenor; Nathan Berg, Michael Nagy, bass; Oregon Festival Choir; OBF Chorus and Orchestra; Helmuth Rilling, conductor

SPONSORS: KeyBank, KEZI-TV

Closing Night Gala at King Estate

6:30 pm | King Estate Winery

Gala dinner and auction under the stars at King Estate Winery following the performance of the St. Matthew Passion. All proceeds benefit OBF educational programs.

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BACH ALERTS:

On the News: Bowerman Preview

On May 7, KMTR aired this interview with Rebecca Oswald and preview of Man of Oregon. Link... more »

OBF at Library First Friday June 6

Julia Brown, Barbara Baird to go "Bach and Forth" in the Eugene Library Rotunda. more »

OBF 08 Tickets Now on Sale

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