Helmuth Rilling

Grammy-winning German conductor and co-founder of the Oregon Bach Festival, died at age 92

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Helmuth Rilling, Oregon Bach Festival Co‑Founder, Remembered Across the Region

Grammy‑winning conductor and Oregon Bach Festival co‑founder Helmuth Rilling has died at 92. His influence shaped music education and performance across the Pacific Northwest, including in communities throughout Southwest Washington.

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WDFW Opens Public Input for 2026–2027 Salmon Season Decisions Feb 16
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