The Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble Featuring Jennifer Koh

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  • Performance
  • Ticket Required
Friday, January 23, 2026, 7:30–9:00 p.m.
Location:  Gartner Auditorium
Suzanne and Paul Westlake Performing Arts Center
Free; Ticket Required
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a group of people playing instruments

Photo courtesy of Oberlin College

About The Event

Described by The New York Times as an “experimental haven” and “a hotbed of contemporary-classical players,” Oberlin Conservatory of Music cultivates innovation in its students. Under the direction of Professor Timothy Weiss, the Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble’s high level of performance has led to considerable acclaim. 

This performance is conducted by Weiss and features guest artist violinist Jennifer Koh (’97), soprano Alexandra Armantrading, tenor Rodrick Dixon, and baritone Timothy LeFebvre.

Program: 

Of Visions and Truth, Olly Wilson
featuring Alexandra Armantrading, soprano; Rodrick Dixon, tenor; and Timothy LeFebvre, baritone

Ennead, Jesse Jones (premiere)

Syzygy, Courtney Bryan
featuring Jennifer Koh, violin

More information about Grammy Award–winning violinist Jennifer Koh can be found on her website.

 

The views expressed by performers during this event are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Sponsors

The 2025–26 Performing Arts Series is sponsored by the Musart Society. This program is made possible in part by the Ernest L. and Louise M. Gartner Fund, the P. J. McMyler Musical Endowment Fund, and the Anton and Rose Zverina Music Fund.

The Cleveland Museum of Art is funded in part by residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

Performing arts programs are supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.

     

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