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Renowned piano prof retires

Renowned piano prof retires

The Oberlin Conservatory is marking the retirement of Peter Takács after 48 years with varied concerts and celebrations, including a new work by Robert Spano, one of his star students.

Romanian by birth, Takács joined Oberlin in 1976 while pursuing an active concert career.

Interview here.

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