Spring 2003 Contents Features The Oberlin Bridge to Crumb Country What is it about the music of George Crumb that beckons Oberlin Musicians? The View from Aspen: A Window on Conservatory Life Senior Maria Balducci finds renewed dedication to her music at the Aspen Music Festival. Le Pouvoir de l'Amour Triumphant Oberlin resurrects an opera and the world takes notice. String Theory: They Are Winners Already A conversation with Professor of Violin Milan Vitek. Departments From the Dean Of Note Music Education and Opera Theater celebrate anniversaries, From the Top tapes radio show in Finney Chapel, Jazz at Oberlin, 50 years later. Accolades Contemporary Music Ensemble recognized for adventurous programming, violin student is Koussevitzky and Sorantin laureate, Professor Jeffrey Mumford honored with Academy Award in Music. Faculty Notes Marcus Belgrave receives award from the Howard University Jazz Ensemble, Michael Lynn and the Bach connection. Alumni Notes Alumni shine on Broadway in La Boheme, Huang Ruo crosses musical boundaries, Alumnae join a growing list of American Bach Soloist winners from Oberlin.