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In Dulci Jubilo Concert Dec 7Early-instrument pioneers the Aulos Ensemble and delightful soprano Julianne Baird usher in the holiday season Sunday, December 7 in a ChamberMusic@Beall concert.
"Themes and Variations" Encompass World Premiere, Worldwide ReachOBF 2009 and its “Themes and Variations” are detailed in the season announcement news release.
Free Kahane Performance Highlight of Nov 7 PreviewJoin us for the Friends of the Festival annual meeting, with a 2009 OBF preview and a live performance by Jeffrey Kahane.
Dave, Lynn Frohnmayer Honored with Saltzman AwardBefore the start of its final 2008 concert on Sunday, July 13, the Oregon Bach Festival awarded its highest honor to a couple who had been attending concerts for nearly all of its 38 years.
Oregon Bach Festival Soars Past Sales MarkThe curtains closed on a banner year, as audiences gave a long, thunderous farewell to Helmuth Rilling and his performing forces.
St. John Focus of Paths of Reconciliation thru July 9Bach's masterwork is explored in a series of concerts and an upcoming panel session underwritten by the Hinkle Charitable Foundation.
Back to Bach B Minor Concerts Open OBFPerformances of Bach's B Minor Mass on consecutive nights open the OBF.
Tickets Going Fast for KeillorGarrison Keillor's June 30 OBF appearance will include choral music and his trademark wit. The popular author's concert is headed for a sellout.
Youth Academy Features World Premiere"Life changing" youth program features work commissioned for hospital opening.
Piano Duo Headline First OBF Concert at SheddThe husband and wife team of Robert Levin and Ya Fei Chuang perform Bach, Ravel, Lutoslawski, and Rachmaninoff in the Jaqua Concert Hall.
Hip Hop DJs Battle in the 3rd Bach RemixDJ Smuve, DJ Billy, and DJ Celsius compete in a hip-hop DJ contest to remix Brandenburg No. 3.Happy Birthday HelmuthGreetings from Eugene!
OBF, Evans Featured on Played in OregonThe award winning weekly show can be heard May 24-25 on streaming audio the world over.
Shanghai Quartet Earns Raves on East Coast SwingThe "uncompromising" Shanghai Quartet warms up for their summer OBF concerts with rave reviews from the East Coast.
Sing with the Pros!Sign up for InChoir and sing along with the OBF Chorus in a rehearsal of the B Minor Mass.
New Music for a Note Worthy ManIt's a tribute to a pioneer from the world of track and field who enabled a classical music enterprise to flourish. Find out more about "Bowerman: Man of Oregon."
OBF08: Major Stars and Rich Bounty of BachTickets are now on sale! Read about the concert highlights, June 27-July13
Looking for OBF 08 Housing?Links and leads to housing resources during the OBF and Eugene 08 Olympic Trials
OBF Unveils New Nike-Designed LookA new logo and graphic style symbolize the Festival’s fresh approach to programming and productionOBF 08 Opens in PortlandThe B Minor Mass opens the 2008 Festival in Portland's Schnitzer Concert HallArticles & Features 
Bach Festival worth a trip halfway around the globeTransplanted Welshman John Evans, in an Op-Ed, says that his first year at the OBF had plenty that made the long journey worthwhile.
Do you Believe in Magic?Perspective on the magic of music and the OBF by follower and donor Andy Grant.
One Violinist, Many Time Zones, "Four Seasons"Preview: Bob Keefer talked with violinist Sarah Chang in advance of her performance at the Oregon Bach Festival.
Ticket Sales Tickle Bach Festival OfficialsReport: Spurred by big crowds in the opening week, the OBF is headed for record sales.
They Love Bach Back in PortlandReport: Friday's opening concert packed the house and achieved thunderous applause in Portland. Read the Register-Guard's wrap up and see the images.
OBF on TV NewsReport: Ongoing coverage from Eugene's network TV affiliates spotlights upcoming concerts.
Strike up the BachPreview: Changes big and small mark this year's Oregon Bach Festival, as John Evans explains in the lead story of the Register-Guard's OBF coverage.Reviews 
Festival's Grand Finale Lives up to its nameReview: With expert direction by Helmuth Rilling, the tragic action of the St. Matthew Passion moved relentlessly forward, writes John Farnworth.
Conductor, Violinist add Drama to SeasonsReview: Writer Terry McQuilkin says first-class playing and a dramatic approach delivered high audience appeal in the July 10 orchestra concert.
Shanghai Quartet adds to China connectionReview: The China Song concert by the Shanghai Quartet proved that musical performances can be as engaging as athletic feats, writes reviewer Terry McQuilkin.
Concert teaches a magnificent music lessonReview: Helmuth Rilling and his musicians contrast the Baroque and the classical in the winning Bach/Haydn concert July 6.
Oregon Bach Festival branches into a Bill Bowerman tributeReview: Flags flew and signs welcomed Olympians to Eugene, but David Stabler was there to hear a symphonic biography of Bill Bowerman.
Bowerman tribute concert an entertaining, eclectic mix of music, videoReview: Reviewer Marilyn Farwell of the Register-Guard details the July 1 "Man of Oregon" concert.
Keillor hosts thoroughly entertaining showReview: Music was everywhere - from hilarious to sentimental - as Garrison Keillor, Maria Jette, and Philip Brunelle brought audiences to their feet June 30 in Silva Hall.
Two Believers, One CauseReview: David Stabler of the Oregonian compares the back-to-back Portland appearances of PDQ Bach and the OBF and finds a common devotion to the cause of music.
Bach Opening Surpasses ExpectationsReview: Crystal-clear strings, brilliant trumpet, and outstanding choral work were among the highlights for the Register Guard's John Farnworth
With Twin Cities Raves, Rilling Booked for Two in NYCOn the heels of rave reviews for Brahms in Minneapolis comes news of two '09 NY concerts for OBF's artistic leader.Staging a City DuetFrom the Register Guard, Bob Keefer's coverage of the 2008 season-announcement news conference.Bach beats a path to PortlandFrom the Oregonian, David Stabler's account of the 2008 season opening announcement. |
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