Spring 2027
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About the Project
Are you a musician? Do you enjoy "new" music, "old" music, or both? Have you ever found peace in nature? Do you seek beauty in your everyday life?
Join the Oberliner Philharmoniker for its inaugural orchestral concert, The Great Expanses of Our Natural World – an exploration of landscapes around the world, through music, fine art, and literature.
Spring 2027
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FAQs
When is it? / What's the time commitment?
Dates are TBD, but will likeley take place in March. There will be 3-4 weekend rehearsals (1.5-2 hrs each) covering the 6 total movements (2 in the Myaskovsky, 4 in the Gershkovich) totaling 50 mins of music in the concert.
What's the repertoire?
This concert will be in two parts: the world premiere of an orchestral suite, Landscapes of the American West: "Land of Little Rain" (2026, ~25 mins) by Illarion Gershkovich, and Nikolai Myaskovsky's Cello Concerto in C minor, Op.66 (1949, ~25 mins).
Reference Recordings:
Landscapes of the American West: "Land of Little Rain" by Illarion Gershkovich:
[Excerpts Coming Soon]
Cello Concerto in C minor, Op. 66 by Nikolai Myaskovsky:
When will there be more info?
The 1st email will be sent out on the 1st week of the spring term (2027), with more info to follow shortly thereafter.
I have questions...
Any and all questions should be addressed to: igershko@oberlin.edu
© 2026 Illarion Gershkovich