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GRIEG: PEER GYNT IN CONCERT
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Jan. 13-14
Music Hall [Over-the-Rhine]

Louis Langrée, conductor
Pekka Kuusisto, violin
Camilla Tilling, soprano (Solveig)
May Festival Chorus, Robert Porco, director
Concert Theatre Works, Bill Barclay, director

Program

DANÍEL BJARNASON: Violin Concerto

EDVARD GRIEG: Peer Gynt [original concert-theatre production]
Music by Edvard Grieg
Written and Directed by Bill Barclay
Adapted from the play by Henrik Ibsen
Produced by Concert Theatre Works

A Norwegian fairy tale comes to life in Music Hall with a concert staging of Grieg’s enchanting score to Ibsen’s play, created and directed by Bill Barclay, former Director of Music at Shakespeare’s Globe. Louis Langrée leads the Orchestra and cast, including soprano Camilla Tilling and the May Festival Chorus. Bjarnason’s Violin Concerto opens the program with whimsical whistling by soloist Pekka Kuusisto, for whom the concerto was written.

• Fri-Sat, Jan. 13-14 at 7:30pm

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SIBELIUS SYMPHONY NO. 2
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Jan. 6-7
Music Hall [Over-the-Rhine]

Thomas Søndergård, conductor
Augustin Hadelich, violin

It’s no surprise to Cincinnati audiences that “the essence of Hadelich’s playing is beauty” (The Washington Post). Experience the inimitable violinist’s return in Britten’s Violin Concerto along with esteemed Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård’s CSO debut. Themes of Sibelius’ Second Symphony coalesce into sparkling waves of sound for the work’s breathtaking finale.

• Fri, Feb. 6 at 11am
• Sat, Jan. 7 at 7:30pm

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GERSHWIN & THE PLANETS
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Dec. 2-3
Music Hall [Over-the-Rhine]

Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor
Michelle Cann, piano
Treble Voices of the May Festival Chorus, Robert Porco, director

Holst’s The Planets has a gravity all its own—from the merciless rhythms of Mars to the magnificence of Jupiter. Caroline Shaw’s The Observatory acts like a musical telescope—in her words, exploring “some very large spaces…chaos and clarity.” Michelle Cann, former CSO MAC Music Innovator and featured soloist on the 20th anniversary of Classical Roots, is known for delivering “knockout” performances (Philadelphia Inquirer), and shines in music by Gershwin.

CSO Co-Commission by Caroline Shaw is made possible by Irwin and Melinda Simon.

• Fri-Sat, Dec. 2-3 at 7:30pm

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RACHMANINOFF THIRD CONCERTO & ENIGMA VARIATIONS
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Nov. 26-27
Music Hall [Over-the-Rhine]

Elim Chan, conductor
Khatia Buniatishvili, piano

Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto, an engine of lush melodies, churning energies and Russian romanticism, is performed by Khatia Buniatishvili, a “shining pianist at the height of her abilities.” Elgar’s Enigma Variations are sketches of his dear friends, each containing, as Elgar noted, “a distinct idea founded on some particular personality.” Elim Chan, “an impressive young conductor who makes an occasion of orchestral writing” (The New York Times), takes us through each heartfelt journey.

We believe that great music is for everyone, regardless of your budget. This concert is eligible for Pay What You Wish Pricing, as well as other discounts. To learn more visit Music for All.

• Sat, Nov. 27 at 7:30pm
• Sun, Nov. 28 at 2pm

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POSTCARDS ACROSS AMERICA
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Nov. 19
Music Hall [Over-the-Rhine]

Gather the family and buckle your seatbelts for a road trip across America! With selections representing the musical mosaic of our country, you can experience the American Southwest through Copland’s “Hoe-Down” from Rodeo, our very own Midwest through Henry Mancini’s Ohio Riverboat, the American South through The Charleston and more!

Ideal for children, ages or ability of 2-9!

Tickets are $10 for kids and $15 for adults—come early for crafts, activities and more.

• Sat, Nov. 19 at 10:30pm

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