Nik Divall ’24 Earns Fulbright to Germany</h1> <article> <h1>Nik Divall ’24 Earns Fulbright to Germany</h1> <p>elutes — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:12:14 +0000</p> <span>Nik Divall ’24 Earns Fulbright to Germany</span> <span><span>elutes</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-07-02T15:12:14-04:00" title="Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - 15:12">Tue, 07/02/2024 - 15:12</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Nik Divall ’24 earned a Fulbright study/research award to Germany and plans to spend the 2024-2025 academic year in the German port city of Bremen pursuing a master’s degree in historical performance, basso continuo playing.</p> <p>“Basso continuo was a method composers of the baroque period used to inform semi-improved accompaniment for singers and other instruments,” he explains. “I will focus my studies on three instruments: the theorbo, archlute, and baroque lute. These three lutes were ubiquitous with all European chamber music from c. 1600-1750.”</p> <p>Divall, a conservatory grad from Sydney, Australia, who majored in <a href="/node/36306">classical guitar</a> performance, is particularly excited about the instructors from whom he’ll be learning. “In Germany, I will have the wonderful opportunity to play this music regularly under the guidance of many of the most experienced early music specialists in the world, such as Joachim Held, who will be my private lesson instructor.” Consider it an extension of his time at 91ֱ��, which he says “truly provided an array of mentors and diverse experiences that collectively nurtured my growth.”</p> <p><strong>How did 91ֱ�� shape or influence you to pursue the Fulbright?</strong><br> When I started school in fall 2020 as a full-time classical guitar player, I would never have guessed that I would end up playing the lute of all things. But a multitude of factors in my first in-person semester at 91ֱ�� in fall 2021 encouraged me to give the theorbo a try. </p> <p>First, [the course] History of the Baroque taught by Andrew B. Meldrum Professor of Musicology <a href="/node/6921">Steven Plank</a> inspired me to explore the vast repertoire of amazing music that exists in the time period. Once I realized that I could participate in this music myself by learning to play the theorbo, I was hooked.</p> <p>I also owe a lot to my guitar teacher <a href="/node/6951">Stephen Aron</a>, who not only supported my growth as a guitarist, but as an overall musician by encouraging me to pursue as many opportunities as possible in early music. This included the Fulbright, where he urged me to research and explore the many possibilities that a Fulbright scholarship would open up. I now feel truly fortunate to have a financially covered opportunity to move overseas and pursue my very niche musical passion.</p> <p><strong>How did 91ֱ�� shape or influence you as a performer?</strong><br> When I decided to learn how to play theorbo, I was fortunate enough to be surrounded by a wonderful community of amazing early music faculty and students. After just a few weeks of learning the instrument myself, I was able to throw myself into many different ensembles and learn from professors of other instruments such as <a href="/node/6661">Mark Edwards</a> (associate professor of harpsichord) and <a href="/node/447851">Edwin Huizinga</a> (visiting assistant professor of baroque violin). Since then, I have played in countless small chamber music ensembles with a variety of instrumentations; each cycle of the 91ֱ�� Baroque Orchestra; and the 91ֱ�� Opera production of <a href="/node/467964"><em>L’Orfeo</em></a>. Therefore I can credit a lot of my growth simply to being put in situations where I had to learn on the spot. Since learning to play the theorbo, I have developed a strong passion for chamber music and look forward to any opportunity to collaborate with talented, passionate musicians.</p> <p><strong>How does pursuing the Fulbright align with your post-college life and career goals?</strong><br> After my education I will pursue a freelance career as a basso-continuo lute player as well as a classical guitar soloist. The exciting promise of this career is that I will be privileged enough to make music in a variety of genres on various instruments. Seeing that 91ֱ�� equipped me with the training to be a classical guitarist, the Fulbright scholarship will award me with the essential training I need in order to work professionally as a basso-continuo player. Furthermore, moving to Germany, the center of the western classical music tradition, will lead to many potential professional connections and friendships, all of which will most definitely impact my opportunities as a freelance musician.</p> <hr> <p>If you’re a rising or graduating senior interested in Fulbright, connect with <a href="/node/4526">Fellowships & Awards</a> to learn more about pursuing research or an arts project, obtaining a graduate degree, or teaching English in a foreign country of your choice following graduation.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">The classical guitar performance major plans to pursue a master’s degree in historical performance, basso continuo playing.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2024-07-02T12:00:00Z">Tue, 07/02/2024 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Communications Staff</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2356">Conservatory</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3831">Fulbright</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2373">Awards and Honors</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=36306">Classical Guitar</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Tanya Rosen-Jones '97</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Ed Helms ’96 and Chris Eldridge ’04 Team Up for 'Red Herring Conversations' Jan. 29</h1> <p>eburnett — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 22:33:05 +0000</p> <span>Ed Helms ’96 and Chris Eldridge ’04 Team Up for 'Red Herring Conversations' Jan. 29</span> <span><span>eburnett</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-01-25T17:33:05-05:00" title="Monday, January 25, 2021 - 17:33">Mon, 01/25/2021 - 17:33</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>91ֱ�� graduates Ed Helms and <a href="/node/312346">Chris Eldridge</a> make no secret of their passion for American roots music. Now the old friends will share their fascination with the rest of us in a January 29 program on <a href="/conservatory/stage-left">91ֱ�� Stage Left</a>.</p> <p>They envision “The Red Herring Conversations” as an opportunity to ruminate about their 91ֱ�� days, reflect upon their influential mentors, and share plans for <a href="/node/312406">Eldridge’s first semester</a> as Visiting Associate Professor of Contemporary American Acoustic Music.</p> <p>It was Helms, the comedic actor, banjo player, and 91ֱ�� board member, who provided pivotal support for the professorship, which begins with spring semester classes on string bands and music-making mindfulness.</p> <p>Both classes are open to students in the college and conservatory. Eldridge, the founding guitarist of the Grammy Award-winning ensemble Punch Brothers, will also teach private lessons.</p> <p>The program airs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 29, on 91ֱ�� Stage Left, the conservatory's virtual programming platform, which launched in April 2020.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2021-01-25T12:00:00Z">Mon, 01/25/2021 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Erich Burnett</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>91ֱ�� Stage Left program revolves around performers’ shared love of bluegrass and more.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2356">Conservatory</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3438">91ֱ�� Stage Left</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3328">Musical Opportunities for College Students</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=36306">Classical Guitar</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/musical-studies" hreflang="und">Musical Studies</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">courtesy Chris Eldridge; by Yevhen Gulenko</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> <article> <h1>This Week in Photos: The Soundtrack of Fall</h1> <p>ygay — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:37:48 +0000</p> <span>This Week in Photos: The Soundtrack of Fall</span> <span><span>ygay</span></span> <span><time datetime="2020-11-27T12:37:48-05:00" title="Friday, November 27, 2020 - 12:37">Fri, 11/27/2020 - 12:37</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Acoustic guitars, theatrical waves, a stage as a classroom, evening leaves, opera in Wilder Bowl, a Woodland Street bike ride, and the journey home.</p> <hr> <p> </p> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>The facade of Hall Auditorium seemingly waves in the wind on this fall day. Photo credit: Yvonne Gay</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>Faculty creatively turned uncommon places into teaching spaces this fall. Lighting design instructor <a href="/jeremy-benjamin" target="_blank">Jeremy Benjamin</a>’s Lighting Design class took place on Hall Auditorium stage. Photo credit: Yvonne Gay</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>A fall evening view of Finney Chapel and Cox Administration Building. Photo credit: Jack Lichtenstein ’23</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>91ֱ�� Opera Theater presented its first-ever virtual opera in Wilder Bowl. Screenings featured Menotti's comedy The Telephone and Poulenc's drama La voix humaine. Photo credit: Vu Nguyen ’21</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>A ride down Woodland Street. Photo credit: Yvonne Gay</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="obj-center"> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>This past week, students packed their belongings and headed home for the holiday and the rest of the semester. Photo credit: Yvonne Gay</figcaption> </figure> </div> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>This Week in Photos is a selection of images and is not meant to represent a weekly timeline. Images highlight campus, community, people, and events related to 91ֱ�� College.</em></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2020-11-27T12:00:00Z">Fri, 11/27/2020 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Yvonne Gay</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>A guitar ensemble performance in Kulas Recital Hall featured Suvan Agarwal '23, Aidan Wiley '20, and Craig Slagh '21. The passion demonstrated in their live streamed performance was captured in photos and chosen to be among the images included in this week’s photo series.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2379">Student Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2354">Campus Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2356">Conservatory</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=32971">Opera Theater</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=36306">Classical Guitar</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-faculty field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/stephen-aron" hreflang="und">Stephen Aron</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/jeremy-benjamin" hreflang="und">Jeremy Benjamin</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/theater" hreflang="und">Theater</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">A guitar ensemble concert directed by Stephen Aron, teacher of classical guitar, was live streamed from Kulas Recital Hall.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Jack Lichtenstein '23</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> <article> <h1>A Conversation with Celino Romero of the Romeros</h1> <p>eburnett — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 17:53:01 +0000</p> <span>A Conversation with Celino Romero of the Romeros</span> <span><span>eburnett</span></span> <span><time datetime="2018-11-16T12:53:01-05:00" title="Friday, November 16, 2018 - 12:53">Fri, 11/16/2018 - 12:53</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>In advance of the Romeros’ November 18 performance in Finney Chapel, Mike Telin—teacher of 91ֱ��’s music criticism class and publisher of Cleveland Classical—talked with ensemble member Celino Romero about his life in the family business. Read the <a href="https://clevelandclassical.com/oberlin-artist-recital-series-a-conversation-with-celino-romero/#more-29545">full article at Cleveland Classical</a> <span aria-hidden="true" class="fa fa-external-link"></span>.</p> <p>Tickets to the Romeros' performance are available <a href="/artsguide/artist-recitals">online</a> or by calling 800-371-0178.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2018-11-16T12:00:00Z">Fri, 11/16/2018 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Mike Telin</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Third-generation performer discusses life in the world's most famous guitar ensemble.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2356">Conservatory</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2364">Artist Recital Series</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=36306">Classical Guitar</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/conservatory/divisions/strings" hreflang="und">Strings</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Courtesy Columbia Artist Management</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> <article> <h1>The Romeros—“The Royal Family of the Guitar’’—Visit 91ֱ�� November 18</h1> <p>eburnett — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 21:50:47 +0000</p> <span>The Romeros—“The Royal Family of the Guitar’’—Visit 91ֱ�� November 18</span> <span><span>eburnett</span></span> <span><time datetime="2018-11-09T16:50:47-05:00" title="Friday, November 9, 2018 - 16:50">Fri, 11/09/2018 - 16:50</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The <em>New York Times</em> has called the Romeros “the only classical guitar quartet of real stature in the world today” and notes that the close-knit family “virtually invented the format."</p> <p>Now an incredible 60 years into their stage career, the Romeros will visit 91ֱ�� for the first time ever on Sunday, November 18. Part of the <a href="/artsguide/artist-recitals">Artist Recital Series</a>, their 2:30 p.m. performance in Finney Chapel will showcase works by Albéniz, Falla, Villa-Lobos, and others.</p> <p>Widely known as “The Royal Family of the Guitar,” the Romeros trace their origins to patriarch Celedonio Romero, a native of Spain who forged the initial ensemble in 1958 with sons Celin, Pepe, and Angel—each of whom had made his performance debut by age 7.</p> <p>Today, Celin and Pepe remain, joined by third-generation performers Lito and Celino Romero. Get a taste of their artistry in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyYFeHemcvI">this clip</a> <span aria-hidden="true" class="fa fa-file-video-o"></span> from a 50th anniversary performance of music by Giménez at New York’s 92nd Street Y.</p> <p>“The Romeros are truly the first superstars of the guitar quartet,’’ says <a href="/stephen-aron">Stephen Aron</a>, 91ֱ��’s teacher of classical guitar. “For three generations, they have brought the magic of Spanish guitar to the world’s stages, honoring the Segovia tradition of classical guitar artistry.’’</p> <p>Tickets to the Romeros at 91ֱ�� are $35 ($30 for seniors, members of the military, and 91ֱ��, faculty, staff, and alumni). All student tickets are just $10. They are available by calling 800-371-0178, visiting 91ֱ��’s Central Ticket Service at Hall Auditorium (67 N. Main St.), or by using 91ֱ��’s <a href="/artsguide/artist-recitals">online Arts Guide</a>. Pick 3 subscriptions to the 2018-19 Artist Recital Series are also available.</p> <p>Learn more about the Artist Recital Series and 91ֱ��’s other signature events at <a href="/artsguide">oberlin.edu/artsguide</a>.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2018-11-09T12:00:00Z">Fri, 11/09/2018 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Erich Burnett</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Artist Recital Series performance with the Romeros to feature works by Albéniz, Falla, Villa-Lobos, and others.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2356">Conservatory</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2364">Artist Recital Series</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=36306">Classical Guitar</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-faculty field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/stephen-aron" hreflang="und">Stephen Aron</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/conservatory/divisions/strings" hreflang="und">Strings</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Courtesy Columbia Artist Management</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> <article> <h1>HP WinterFest Celebrates Early Music Through Recitals and Master Classes</h1> <p>eburnett — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:33:01 +0000</p> <span>HP WinterFest Celebrates Early Music Through Recitals and Master Classes</span> <span><span>eburnett</span></span> <span><time datetime="2018-02-20T12:33:01-05:00" title="Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 12:33">Tue, 02/20/2018 - 12:33</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>A performance by the Flanders Recorder Quartet highlights 91ֱ��’s 2018 Historical Performance WinterFest, a series of public concerts and master classes featuring faculty and guest artists who specialize in early music.</p> <p>The HP WinterFest takes place February 20 through 25 in venues on the 91ֱ�� campus. The schedule is as follows (all events are free):</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Tuesday, February 20</strong></p> <p>Master class: Flanders Recorder Quartet (4:30-6 p.m., Bibbins Hall 325)</p> <p>Recital: Flanders Recorder Quartet (8 p.m., Fairchild Chapel)</p> <p><strong>Wednesday, February 21</strong></p> <p>Recital: Nigel North, lutenist (8 p.m., Kulas Recital Hall)</p> <p><strong>Thursday, February 22</strong></p> <p>Master class: Nigel North, lutenist (3:30-6:30 p.m., Bibbins Hall 232)</p> <p><strong>Saturday, February 24</strong></p> <p>Recital: 91ֱ�� Baroque Ensemble: Cembalo Obbligato (8 p.m., Kulas Recital Hall)</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Sunday, February 25</strong></p> <p>Recital: Mark Edwards, harpsichord (8 p.m., Warner Concert Hall)</p> <p>The Flanders Recorder Quartet is celebrating 30 years of performing together around the globe—some 2,500 concerts in 52 countries. In that time, they have exalted their instrument as few others have and showcased countless extraordinary reproductions of little-known historic recorders. They were recently honored with the American Recorder Society’s 2018 Distinguished Achievement Award. At the conclusion of their 2018 performance season, the ensemble’s members have agreed to disband—making their 91ֱ�� engagement one of the final opportunities for their artistry to be heard live.</p> <p>Flanders’ 91ֱ�� February 20 program will mingle the old and the new as well as a variety of styles:</p> <ul> <li>Praetorius’ <em>Summa Parenti Gloria</em> from <em>Hymnodia Sionia</em> (1611)</li> <li>Pieter Campo’s 2015 works <em>Meditation</em> and<em> Fire</em></li> <li>Schein’s Suite 15 from <em>Banchetto Musicale</em> (1617)</li> <li>Boismortier’s Concerto VI in G from VI Concertos Pour 5 Flûtes, Op. 15 (1727)</li> <li>Sören Sieg’s 2016 composition <em>Inxaxheba</em></li> <li>Bach’s Fantasia in C BWV 570 and Fuga in C BWV 545</li> <li>Jeroen d’Hoe’s 2005 piece <em>Ella’s Blues</em></li> <li>Louis Prima’s <em>Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)</em> (1936)</li> </ul> <p>A preview of works on the program can be heard <a href="http://www.flanders-recorder-quartet.be/JUBILEUM.mp3">here</a>.</p> <p>“They are a spectacular group—by far the best of their kind,” Professor of Recorder and Baroque Flute Michael Lynn says of Flanders. “I want to stress that they aren’t just great recorder players, but superb ensemble musicians on the level of any fine string quartet. And Fairchild Chapel is a perfect place to hear them.”</p> <p>Lutenist Nigel North found his initial inspiration in the ’60 instrumental pop group the Shadows. Self-taught on the lute beginning at age 15, he has come to be regarded as one of the world’s leading teachers and performers on the instrument. North devoted two decades as lute professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, in addition to appointments at other prestigious conservatories. He has taught at Indiana University’s Early Music Institute since 1999. His February 21 performance features lute pieces attributed to J.S. Bach’s and catalogued as BWV 997, 998, 999, and 1000. On the recital’s second half will be a performance of the famous Violin Partita in D Minor (BWV 1004), which has been adapted for the lute.</p> <p>On Saturday, February 24, the 91ֱ�� Baroque Ensemble, featuring 91ֱ��’s HP faculty Mark Edwards (harpsichord), Michael Lynn (Baroque flute), Marilyn McDonald (Baroque violin), and Catharina Meints (viola da gamba and Baroque cello), will perform a program of ensemble music by Boismortier, Richter, Rameau, as well as Bach’s Sonata for Viola da Gamba in D major.</p> <p>The fest will close with a harpsichord performance by Edwards on Sunday, February 25. The concert includes works by Byrd, Sweelinck, Louis Couperin, Scarlatti, and Handel, which will be played on a variety of instruments from 91ֱ��’s extensive collection.</p> <p>Lynn notes that the WinterFest came about in part through a fortunate convergence of events on the 91ֱ�� calendar. He had been seeking an engagement with the Flanders Quartet, whose extensive farewell-tour schedule was filling quickly. He later learned that Professor of Classical Guitar Stephen Aron had booked lutenist North for the same week. Lynn had also been eyeing a date for Edwards to showcase an array of newly acquired harpsichords.</p> <p>“It immediately came to my mind that if possible we should put all this together and have a festival,” he says.</p> <p>Stay up to date on all events at 91ֱ�� at <a href="https://calendar.oberlin.edu/calendar/month?event_types%5B%5D=19263">calendar.oberlin.edu</a>.</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2018-02-16T12:00:00Z">Fri, 02/16/2018 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">By Erich Burnett</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>91ֱ�� faculty and esteemed guests to perform February 20-25 in venues on campus.</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2356">Conservatory</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=36656">Baroque Flute</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=33036">Baroque Violin</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=33091">Harpsichord</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=33041">Baroque Cello</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=36306">Classical Guitar</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-faculty field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/mark-edwards" hreflang="und">Mark Edwards</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/michael-lynn" hreflang="und">Michael Lynn</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/conservatory/divisions/historical-performance" hreflang="und">Historical Performance</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> </main></body></html>