The upcoming week is one of those periods about which one could say, “There is simply too much going on.” Or one could say, “Wow, so many choices. How cool is that!” Are you glass half-empty or half-full?
What to do, see and hear | Nov. 10-15
Author: Thom Mariner
Mystery, madmen and mayhem at 2016 Bach Festival
Collegium Cincinnati presents its fourth annual celebration of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) in varied programs and at various venues throughout the month of October, beginning Oct. 14 at Below Zero Lounge.
Messer Construction doesn’t just give back, it invests
“We have, because we give. A lot of people talk about giving back, but I just don’t think that’s the right order of things.” Read on to hear how Messer Construction, a company with a storied history in Cincinnati, is investing in our communities.
New SCPA leadership working to rebuild trust
While the new administrators were busy attending to the needs of SCPA faculty, staff and students, executive director Nick Nissley realized “the real crisis was that we had lost the trust and confidence of our investors, of the donor community.” The public couldn’t discern the difference between the Friends of SCPA fundraising organization and the school itself, he said.
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra music director competition heats up
SUMMERMUSIK 2016: The Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra is auditioning candidates for the position of music director during its second annual Summermusik festival. Check out our exclusive Q&A: Meet the candidates, compare their platforms, participate in the process!
Cincinnati Opera 2016 season
For the first time in more than 40 years, fans will hear Cincinnati Opera mainstage productions somewhere other than the Cincinnati Zoo or Music Hall. M&M spoke with Cincinnati Opera artistic director Evans Mirageas, who shared his insights on the coming season.
OTR awaits invasion of Cincy Fringe
Cincinnati Fringe Festival turns 13 this year. It will be interesting to see what influence adolescence has on this always edgy panoply of performances, art projects, improvs and late-night parties. 50 live productions over 12 days in a variety of Over-the-Rhine venues.
May Festival’s James Conlon: an appreciation
In 1978, a young conductor made his festival debut, and it was announced he would take over musical leadership of the festival going forward. His name was James Conlon.
Music Hall – Time to let fears subside
Every night before I go to bed, and every morning when I awake, I walk to my balcony and look at Music Hall. This majestic edifice serves as a reminder of the power of ideas and the will to change…