“You know, I’ve been very lucky in my life. My father emigrated from Lithuania in 1904. He had witnessed pogroms … Had my father’s parents not made the incredibly bold decision to come to America … he almost certainly would have died in a concentration camp. Instead, I get to live the American dream.”
The sixth season of their “Live from Music Hall” digital concert series features six full-orchestra performances streamed for free on the Orchestra’s YouTube channel.
The two will take the podium starting September 2025, supporting the CSO, Cincinnati Pops and May Festival as the orchestra enters a new chapter under incoming music director Cristian Măcelaru.
Apparently, it’s Film Week in Cincinnati. Cincinnati World Cinema, Woodward Theater and the OTR International Film Festival offer up some unique flicks. Movies not your thing? Cincinnati doesn’t disappoint with other CSO, Matinée Musicale and Mutual Dance Theatre events. How about a Manifest art opening? Yours Truly checks out “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at CCM Opera.
The season blends classic orchestral works with contemporary compositions, featuring music by legendary composers George Gershwin, Igor Stravinsky and Margaret Bonds alongside new commissions from Daníel Bjarnason, Lisa Bielawa and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Rita Dove.
Like the song says, ev’rybody’s waitin’ for the man with the bag. It won’t be long now. In the meantime, the region has cooked up an impressive sack of goodies for the senses. As you’d expect this time of year, it’s heavy on the music. But there’s much more than that. Read on, make your list and check it twice before heading out.
The 2024-25 “Live From Music Hall” series features six full-length concerts, beginning Nov. 17. Concerts will stream on YouTube.
Far from evil, these minions tap into power of the arts On a warm night at the end of July, two men and a woman walk into a bar to see a string quartet perform Mozart. No, this isn’t a…
After more than a decade of angst and 16 months of anticipation, Music Hall reopens this weekend with a pair of concerts by the Cincinnati Symphony and an extensive housewarming event Saturday hosted by ArtsWave. Take advantage, and be a witness to history. Plus, there are lots of other events upcoming…read on.
Looks like another iffy weekend ahead, weather-wise, but one thing is certain: Something good is always going on. Sally forth and select…
