Schedule of the Event:

June 27, 2025

Beethoven’s First “Akademie” - 7:30pm

On April 2, 1800, Beethoven self-produced a benefit “Akademie” concert in Vienna showcasing his talent as both composer and pianist. The program featured his Symphony No. 1 and marked his entry into Vienna’s elite music scene. The evening included works from Beethoven’s predecessors, Mozart, Haydn, and Bach. OBF artistic partner, Jos van Veldhoven, conducts the OBF classical Orchestra and Bewick Academy, side-by-side, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the OBF Berwick Academy for Historically Informed Performance.

W.A. Mozart: Adagio – Allegro from Symphony No. 39
J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in F Minor, BWV 534
Beethoven: Prelude in F Minor
Haydn: “Auf starkem Fittiche schwinget sich der Adler stolz” from The Creation
Beethoven: Adagio – Allegro con brio from Septet
Haydn: “Holde Gatten, dir zur Seite” from The Creation
Beethoven: Romance No. 2
Beethoven: Symphony No. 1
 
Berwick Academy Orchestra
OBF Classical Orchestra
Rowan Pierce, soprano
Peter Harvey, bass
Augusta McKay Lodge, violin
Jonathan Oddie, fortepiano
Jos van Veldhoven, conductor

Location: Beall Concert Hall

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June 28, 2025

OBF Family: Mother Goose Suite - 11am

Experience the magical storybook world of the Mother Goose Suite as we celebrate Ravel’s 150th birthday! Join the fun as audiences, #instaballet, and members of the OBF Modern Orchestra work together to create an enchanting journey through the iconic tales of Sleeping Beauty, Tom Thumb, Empress of the Pagodas, Beauty and the Beast, and The Fairy Garden. The event begins at 10:00am with a flurry of exciting lobby activities, followed by the concert. Fun for all ages!

Ravel - Mother Goose Suite
Ravel - Bolero

OBF Modern Orchestra
#instaballet
Deanna Tham, conductor

Community Sing with Craig Hella Johnson - 2:30pm

Among today’s most popular choral musicians, the composer/conductor prepares a choir of
community members to participate in “All of Us” – a critical vocal role during the June 28 performance of Considering Matthew Shepard. Registration and administrative fee required.

Let’s Talk! Considering Matthew Shepard - 6:30pm

Conductor, composer, and OBF artistic partner Craig Hella Johnson offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Considering Matthew Shepard - 7:30pm

On October 6, 1998, University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard was kidnapped, beaten, and left to die, in what became an infamous act of brutality, and one of America’s most notorious anti-gay hate crimes. Shepard’s murder served as a catalyst for legislation that expanded the definition of a hate crime to include sexual orientation. The Grammy-nominated oratorio, composed and conducted by OBF artistic partner Craig Hella Johnson, is an evocative and compassionate musical response to the murder of Matthew Shepard.

OBF Chorus
OBF Modern Orchestra
Camilla Tassi, projection designer
Craig Hella Johnson, conductor

Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts

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June 29, 2025

Bach: Brandenburg Concertos, Vol. 1 - 2:30pm

Bach’s set of six instrumental works composed between 1718 and 1721 showcase his exceptional skill in blending diverse musical textures and styles. Each concerto features unique instrumentation, highlights various solo instruments, and epitomizes the Baroque era’s grandeur and innovation. Volume 1 of the OBF 2025 season includes Concertos 1, 2, and 6, as well as a contemporary concerto from Pulitzer and Grammy winner, Caroline Shaw. Presented in collaboration with Chamber Music Northwest.

J.S. Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 1
J.S. Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 6
C. Shaw - Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings
J.S. Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 2

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Bach: Brandenburg Concertos, Vol. 2 - 6:30pm

Bach’s set of six instrumental works composed between 1718 and 1721 showcase his exceptional skill in blending diverse musical textures and styles. Each concerto features unique instrumentation, highlights various solo instruments, and epitomizes the Baroque era’s grandeur and innovation. Volume 2 of the OBF 2025 season includes Concertos 3, 4, and 5, as well as a contemporary twist on the iconic concertos from “outright sensation,” (Los Angeles Times) Gabriella Smith. Presented in collaboration with Chamber Music Northwest.

J.S. Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
J.S Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
G. Smith - Brandenburg Interstices
J.S. Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 4

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Location: Beall Concert Hall

June 30, 2025

Hinkle Distinguished Lecture: “Bach Talk” with Jos van Veldhoven - 10am

A renowned Bach practitioner and scholar, OBF artistic partner Jos van Veldhoven presents an educational, entertaining, and enlightening look into the life and works of the one-and-only Johann Sebastian Bach.

Location: Aasen-Hull Hall

Venerated Voices - 7:30pm

Five internationally renowned vocal soloists join forces for arias, duets, and ensemble pieces. Enjoy an intimate performance of Bach, the Romantics, quintessential operas, and more.

Rowan Pierce, soprano
Clara Osowski, mezzo-soprano
Ulrike Malotta, alto
Thomas Hobbs, tenor
Peter Harvey, bass
Jonathan Oddie, keyboard

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Location: Beall Concert Hall

July 1, 2025

Community Conversation: Wine with Shunske Sato - 5pm

Join the virtuoso violinist for a glass of wine and an informal chat about his artistic vision and career in music. The event is free to attend, but alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase from Oregon Wine L.A.B.

Location: Oregon Wine L.A.B.

Liederabend with Fleur Barron and Gloria Chien - 7:30pm

Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano, Fleur Barron, and Chamber Music Northwest co-artistic director, Gloria Chien, return to OBF for an evening of song and solo piano. Join the powerhouse performers for music from Trenet, Montsalvatge, Mahler, and Robert Schumann, as well as a Bach-inspired Prelude and Fugue from Clara Schumann. Presented in collaboration with Chamber Music Northwest.

C. Schumann - Prelude and Fugue No. 2
R. Schumann - Selected Lieder
Mahler - Rückert Lieder
Montsalvatge - Cinco Canciones Negras
Trenet - Three Songs

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Location: Beall Concert Hall

July 2, 2025

Palestrina in the Park - 6:30pm

An outdoor, sunset concert to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, the “Prince of Music,” whose works defined the golden age of Renaissance polyphony. The evening also features a transformative reimagining of J.S. Bach’s Chaconne and a world premiere new work by award-winning west coast composer, Derrick Skye. Interwoven throughout the program are readings inspired by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, the 17th-century Mexican poet and nun. Conducted by OBF artistic partner, Craig Hella Johnson.

OBF Chorus
Shunske Sato, violin
Craig Hella Johnson, conductor

Location: Mount Pisgah Arboretum, White Oak Pavilion

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July 3, 2025

Bach: Mass in B Minor (Eugene) - 7:30pm

Universally considered Bach’s crowning achievement, the profound and astounding Mass is the summation of a lifetime of work. It took decades to complete and remains a testament to Bach’s faith and artistic virtuosity.

OBF Ripieno Ensemble
OBF Baroque Orchestra
Rowan Pierce, soprano I
Clara Osowski, soprano II
Ulrike Malotta, alto
Thomas Hobbs, tenor
Peter Harvey, bass
Jos van Veldhoven, conductor

This concert will also be performed at Mount Angel Abbey on July 5 and Kaul Auditorium in Portland on Sunday, July 6. Tickets for Mount Angel are available through Hult Center and tickets for Kaul Auditorium are available through that venue

Location: Beall Concert Hall

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July 5, 2025

Bach: Mass in B Minor (Mount Angel Abbey) - 2:30pm

Universally considered Bach’s crowning achievement, the profound and astounding Mass is the summation of a lifetime of work. It took decades to complete and remains a testament to Bach’s faith and artistic virtuosity.

OBF Ripieno Ensemble
OBF Baroque Orchestra
Rowan Pierce, soprano I
Clara Osowski, soprano II
Ulrike Malotta, alto
Thomas Hobbs, tenor
Peter Harvey, bass
Jos van Veldhoven, conductor

This concert will also be performed in Eugene on July 3 and Kaul Auditorium in Portland on Sunday, July 6. Tickets for Eugene are available through Hult Center and tickets for Kaul Auditorium are available through that venue.

Location: Mount Angel Abbey, Saint Benedict, OR 97373

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Discovery: The Leipzig Popular Music Scene - 7:30pm

Bach virtuoso and “musical force” (South Florida Classical Review), Shunske Sato, leads the Berwick Academy Orchestra through the iconic OBF Discovery Series. The program includes secular works performed during the social gatherings of church and academic musicians in the early 1700s. Sato explores concertos by Bach and Fasch, as well as pieces from Telemann and Heinichen.

Fasch - Allegro from Violin Concerto in D Major
Telemann - Excerpts from Divertimento in E-flat Major
J.S. Bach - Violin Concerto No. 1
Heinichen - Excerpts from Overture-Suite
Telemann - Excerpts from Overture-Suite in D Major

Berwick Academy Orchestra
Shunske Sato, conductor

Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Soreng Theater

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July 6, 2025

Let’s Talk! Fauré: Requiem - 1:30pm

Conductor Stephanie Childress and composer Oswald Hu?nh offer a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Location: Frohnmayer Music Building

Fauré: Requiem - 2:30pm

Gabriel Fauré's Requiem is one of the 19th century’s most beloved choral masterpieces. Unlike traditional requiems, it emphasizes peace and solace over fear and judgment. The concert opens with the second annual installment of the OBF “New Transcriptions” Project, featuring composer Oswald Hu?nh, and a signature performance of Luciano Berio’s Folk Songs by “charismatic star” (The Boston Globe) mezzo-soprano, Fleur Barron.

J.S. Bach/Hu?nh    New Bach Transcription
Berio - Folk Songs
Fauré - Requiem
 
OBF Chorus
OBF Modern Orchestra
Fleur Barron, mezzo-soprano
Celena Shafer, soprano
Elliot Madore, baritone
Stephanie Childress, conductor

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Location: Beall Concert Hall

July 7, 2025

Hinkle Distinguished Lecture: "The Weather Report” with Rollo Dilworth - 10am

Explore Claudia Rankine’s poem, “Weather” with composer Rollo Dilworth, as he explains the tonal, rhythmic, stylistic, and expressive elements he employed to amplify the important and timely message to the world through music. Gain insight into the work before it is performed at OBF by Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy on July 8.

Location: Aasen-Hull Hall

Bach: The Art of Fugue with Paul Jacobs -7:30pm

Grammy winner and perennial OBF favorite, Paul Jacobs, returns with one of Bach’s final and most enigmatic works. The unfinished collection of fugues and canons is a love letter to counterpoint and all those who adore it.

Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.

Location: Central Lutheran Church

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July 8, 2025

Let’s Talk! Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy - 6:30pm

Conductor Anton Armstrong offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Location: Frohnmayer Music Building

Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy - 7:30pm

For more than 25 years, Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy has been a flagship educational and training program for the nation’s most talented high school choral singers. Led by Dr. Anton Armstrong, SFYCA performs various works including Weather – a musical reflection of the 2020 murder of George Floyd – and a performance of J.S. Bach’s festive Cantata 129.
 
J.S. Bach - Cantata 129: Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott
Dilworth - Weather: Stand the Storm
Keane/Faulkner - Mouth Music
R. Powell - To Sit and Dream
C.H. Johnson - “All of Us” from Considering Matthew Shepard
Parker - On the Common Ground
R.M. Johnson - Listen
Gabriel - I Sing Because I’m Happy

Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy
OBF Modern Orchestra
Pascale Beaudin, soprano
Clara Osowski, alto
Jonathan Woody, bass
Anton Armstrong, conductor
Therees Hibbard, conductor
Craig Hella Johnson, conductor

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Location: Beall Concert Hall

July 9, 2025

Rahel Rilling and Friends - 7:30pm

Rahel Rilling, daughter of OBF co-founder Helmuth Rilling, returns to the festival! Rilling and an ensemble of first-class musicians offer a diverse crossover performance of music from J.S. Bach and Ravel to Sting and Dizzy Gillespie.

J.S. Bach - Violin and Harpsichord Sonata No. 3
Ravel - Violin Sonata No. 2
Piazzolla - La Muerte del Ángel and La Ressurección del Ángel
Fauré - Pavane
Bonfá - Manhã de Carneval
Gillespie - A Night in Tunisia
Sting - Fragile
Rainhardt - Minor Swing
Santamaría - Afro Blue
Romero - Pajarillo

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Location: Beall Concert Hall

July 10, 2025

Let’s Talk! Grant Us Peace - 6:30pm

Conductor and OBF artistic partner Craig Hella Johnson offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Silva Concert Hall

Grant Us Peace - 7:30pm

Explore the complicated relationship between peace and conflict. Internationally renowned pianist Awadagin Pratt joins the OBF Chorus and Modern Orchestra for a thrilling and haunting performance of Jessie Montgomery’s Rounds, as well the Vaughan Williams “Dona nobis pacem,” and music from J.S. Bach. Conducted by OBF artistic partner, Craig Hella Johnson.

Pärt - Credo
J.S. Bach - Largo from Concerto No. 5 in F Minor
Montgomery - Rounds
Barber - Adagio for Strings/Agnus Dei
Vaughan Williams - Dona nobis pacem

OBF Chorus
UO Chamber Choir
OBF Modern Orchestra
Awadagin Pratt, piano
Celena Shafer, soprano
Elliot Madore, baritone
Craig Hella Johnson, conductor

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Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Silva Concert Hall

July 11, 2025

On the House: Organ Interlude with Lindsey Rodgers - 2:30pm

An afternoon of free music on the acclaimed Brombaugh organ.

Location: Central Lutheran Church

Let’s Talk! Markus Passion - 6:30pm

Conductor Julian Perkins offers a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts

Bach: Markus Passion - 7:30pm

In addition to his well-known Passions based on the Gospels of John and Matthew, Bach wrote a Passion setting for the Gospel of Mark. After his death in 1750, Bach’s Markus Passion was hand-delivered to a Leipzig publisher. By the time the centennial complete works of Bach’s music were compiled in 1850, the work had gone missing. The lost Passion was reconstructed in 2019 by Malcolm Bruno, and in 2025, a new OBF-commissioned stage production tours the US and UK featuring beloved TV/film actor Joseph Marcell (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air). The “pocket passion”—which includes four singers and single strings —gives the world what it never should have lost. A production by Concert Theatre Works.

OBF Baroque Orchestra
Joseph Marcell, narrator
Pascale Beaudin, soprano
Cody Bowers, alto
James Reese, tenor
Jonathan Woody, bass
Julian Perkins, conductor and harpsichord

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Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts

July 12, 2025

Community Conversation: Coffee with A.B. Spellman - 10am

Acclaimed poet and music critic, A.B. Spellman, offers a morning of poetry readings and discussion about his life, work, and involvement in the Grammy-winning Passion for Bach and Coltrane project with Imani Winds – presented by OBF on July 12.

Location: Tsunami Books

On the House: Organ Institute Showcase - 2:30pm

A culminating performance from the highly skilled participants of the OBF Organ Institute.

Location: First United Methodist Church

Passion for Bach and Coltrane - 7:30pm

Jeff Scott’s Grammy-winning oratorio is full of inspiration from two giants of music – Johann Sebastian Bach and John Coltrane. The innovative and surprising confluence of classical and jazz features the spoken word poetry of A.B. Spellman, and offers an intimate perspective on Imani Wind’s most personal recording in their 25-year history.

Imani Winds
Harlem Quartet
Alex Brown, piano
Edward Pérez, bass
Neal Smith, drums
Spoken word by A.B. Spellman

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Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts

July 13, 2025

Let’s Talk! Carmina Burana - 1:30pm

Conductor Ken-David Masur and Eugene Ballet artistic director Toni Pimble offer a pre-concert talk to enhance your listening experience.

Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Silva Concert Hall

Carmina Burana - 2:30pm

Join OBF and Eugene Ballet for a thrilling performance of one of classical music’s most electrifying works. From the instantly recognizable opening chorus, “O Fortuna,” to its evocative tales of love, nature, and fate, Orff’s masterpiece delivers raw emotion and dazzling energy. An unforgettable tribute to Eugene Ballet artistic director Toni Pimble. The concert opens with violinist Rahel Rilling—daughter of OBF co-founder Helmuth Rilling—soloing with OBF violinists Sarah Kwak and Suzanne Leon on Bach’s Concerto for Three Violins.

J.S. Bach - Concerto for Three Violins
Orff - Carmina Burana
 
OBF Chorus
Resonance Ensemble
UO Chamber Choir
Pacific Youth Choir
OBF Modern Orchestra
Eugene Ballet
Rahel Rilling, Sarah Kwak, and Suzanne Leon, violins
Celena Shafer, soprano
Andrew Haji, tenor
Elliot Madore, baritone
Ken-David Masur, conductor

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Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts

Date: June 27 - July 13, 2025

Location: Various Location in Eugene, OR

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