Oregon Bach Festival

O Radiant Dawn

June 27, 2026

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The dawn of a new day! Celebrate light, renewal, and the limitless potential of a fresh beginning. Framed by the serene beauty of Mount Angel Abbey, the OBF Chorus and Modern Orchestra weave Bach’s timeless genius with imaginative voices of 20th- and 21st-century composers, including James MacMillan, Lili Boulanger, and Dolly Parton. Join us for complimentary post-concert coffee and pastries!

J.S. Bach: Chorale: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern
MacMillan: O Radiant Dawn
Parton (Arr. Johnson): Light of a Clear Blue Morning
Woods: Golden Hour from Infinite Body
L. Boulanger: Hymn to the Sun
Kirchner: Songs of Ascent
J.S. Bach (Arr. Rhodes): Wachet Auf, ruft uns die Stimme

OBF Chorus and OBF Modern Orchestra
Augusta McKay Lodge, violin
Jenny Wong, conductor

American Symphonies

July 02, 2026

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Journey across America with two powerful musical visions. Dvořák’s beloved 'New World' Symphony captures the excitement and yearning of a land of promise. Inspired by American landscapes and folk tunes, it blends soaring melodies and lush orchestration—painting a majestic musical portrait of discovery and enduring spirit. The profound and nostalgic work is paired with OBF 2026 composer-in-residence Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate’s American Indian Symphony—a vivid, contemporary work shaped by indigenous stories and musical traditions in six different languages. Conducted by OBF artistic partner, Ken-David Masur.

Dvořák: 'New World' Symphony
Tate: American Indian Symphony - West Coast Premiere

OBF Chorus
UO Chamber Choir
OBF Modern Orchestra
Kirsten Kunkle, soprano
Javier Arrey, baritone
Ken-David Masur, conductor

Oregon Bach Festival 2023

July 04, 2023 - July 16, 2023

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The internationally renowned Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) and the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance are pleased to announce the 2023 lineup of concerts and artists. The upcoming season, which runs June 30 through July 16, continues the long-standing tradition of presenting the finest choral-orchestral works, extraordinary new music, illuminating lectures, and captivating community events. The Festival will be held in Eugene, with events at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, historic Beall Concert Hall on the University of Oregon campus, and local churches.