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Louis Langrée and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Nab Grammy Nomination

The music director and orchestra's 'Transatlantic' — featuring works by George Gershwin, Edgard Varèse and Igor Stravinsky — is nominated in the Best Orchestral Performance category

By Mike Breen
Nov 20, 2019

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Culture

During 'Totally ’80s,' the Cincinnati Pops Will Perform the Raddest Hits of the Decade from Blondie, Cher, George Michael and More

Legs warmers, teased bangs and Members Only jackets encouraged

By Maija Zummo
Nov 12, 2019

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Culture

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Legendary African-American Composers in 'American Life' at Music Hall

The performance includes works by Adolphus Hailstork, James Lee III, Florence Price, William Grant Still and Jazz giant Duke Ellington

By Mackenzie Manley
Nov 12, 2019

Tags: Culture, Classical Music
Culture

Grammy-Winning Violinist Gil Shaham to Perform Tchaikovsky's Famed "Violin Concerto" with the CSO

Tickets for the Saturday concert are sold-out, but those interested can still snag tickets for Friday's performance

By Mackenzie Manley
Nov 6, 2019

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Culture

Columbus-Based Drummer and Composer Dr. Mark Lomax II to Perform With Members of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra this Sunday

12-album cycle "400: An Afrikan Epic" pays tribute to the past, present and future of Black America.

By Mackenzie Manley
Oct 25, 2019

Tags: Culture, Classical Music
Culture

concert:nova's Festival of Words Fuses Storytelling and Sound

Festival of Words unfolds Oct. 26-27 with three unique events at various Cincinnati venues.

By Anne Arenstein
Oct 14, 2019

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Culture

Grammy-Winner Anne Sophie Mutter to Perform This Weekend with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

A traveling all-things-Beethoven exhibition will also make an appearance

By Mackenzie Manley
Sep 24, 2019

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Culture

Cincinnati Symphony Hosts the U.S. Premiere of The National's Bryce Dessner's Work for Two Pianos at Music Hall

At the Summit: Strauss + Dessner will feature Katia and Marielle Labèque performing Dessner's "Concerto for Two Pianos," sandwiched between Strauss' "Don Juan" and "An Alpine Symphony"

By CityBeat Staff
Sep 17, 2019

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Culture

Hamilton's Renée Elise Goldsberry Performs Broadway Hits and More with the Cincinnati Pops

With John Morris Russell as conductor, this marks Goldsberry’s first performance in the Queen City

By Mackenzie Manley
Sep 10, 2019

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Culture

Listen to All 32 of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas in 11-Hour Sonatathon with Stewart Goodyear at Memorial Hall

The concerts will begin at 11 a.m. and run all day with breaks for lunch and dinner

By Anne Arenstein
Aug 21, 2019

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Culture

Cincinnati's Classical Music Organizations Host Landmark Anniversaries and New Initiatives in the Upcoming Season

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is turning 125, Cincinnati Opera is turning 100 and Chamber Music Cincinnati is turning 90

By Anne Arenstein
Aug 20, 2019

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Culture

Actor Damon Gupton Named Cincinnati Pops Principal Guest Conductor

Damon Gupton has starred in shows like 'Criminal Minds' and 'Black Lighting.' Now he'll be the Pops' first-ever principal guest conductor.

By Anne Arenstein
Aug 19, 2019

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Culture

Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra's Rivermusik Takes on Bluegrass

As part of its annual Summermusik festival, the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra is bringing together Bluegrass duo The Pedigos and soprano Shareese Johnson for an upcoming concert that will unfold by the riverfront

By Bill Furbee
Aug 5, 2019

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Culture

Cincinnati Opera's 'Blind Injustice' is a 'Masterpiece'

This is a piece that must be seen and heard throughout the state and nation

By Anne Arenstein
Jul 24, 2019

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Culture

Cincinnati Opera's 'Porgy and Bess' is as Relatable as it is Lively

The current Cincinnati Opera production is only the second time in the company’s 99-year history it has performed "Porgy and Bess"

By Leyla Shokoohe
Jul 23, 2019

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Culture

Your Guide to CCO’s Summermusik Festival

This eclectic lineup highlights famed composers’ lesser-known siblings, celebrates the life of Leonardo da Vinci and heats up with fiery flamenco

By Anne Arenstein
Jul 22, 2019

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Culture

Cincinnati Opera's World Premiere of ‘Blind Injustice’ Uncovers Innocence

Cincinnati Opera’s "Blind Injustice" tells the true stories of wrongfully convicted prisoners who were exonerated with the help of the Ohio Innocence Project

By Anne Arenstein
Jul 17, 2019

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Culture

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Will Welcome Two New Staff Conductors This Fall

François López-Ferrer and Wilbur Lin will come on board as assistant conductors for the CSO this September

By Mackenzie Manley
Jul 10, 2019

Tags: Culture, Classical Music
Culture

Cincinnati Opera's 'Ariadne auf Naxos ' is Not to Be Missed

The slapstick-comedy-meets-grand-opera production is brilliant, accessible and wonderfully funny

By Anne Arenstein
Jul 8, 2019

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Culture

‘Porgy and Bess’ Returns to Cincinnati Opera

Set in South Carolina, the 1935 opera has a storied, yet controversial, history

By Leyla Shokoohe
Jul 1, 2019

Tags: Culture, Classical Music