Violinist Hillary Hahn’s playing is “at once impetuous and authoritative, brilliant and beautiful,” (The New York Times). The 3-time Grammy Award-winner returns to Music Hall for the first time since 2016 to perform timeless solo works by Johann Sebastian Bach.

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Cso Recital Series: Hilary Hahn

Cincinnati Music Hall

All hail the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll." Tina Turner’s singular voice provided the soundtrack of a generation and her story inspired hearts and minds around the world. With a career including 12 Grammy wins and more than 100 million records sold worldwide, she was simply “better than all the rest.” Join the Pops for a tour of Turner’s iconic musical legacy featuring hits like “Proud Mary,” “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “Disco Inferno” and more!

Simply The Best: The Music Of Tina Turner

The richness and beauty of the cello comes through brilliantly when CSO Principal Cello Ilya Finkelshteyn plays the spellbinding melodies of Saint-Saëns’ firework First Concerto. The magical evening ties-in music by Mozart and Jimmy López Bellido, each inspired by fairy tales. Prokofiev’s poignant and profound orchestral farewell provides a thrilling showpiece for the entire Orchestra.

The Magic Cello

Till Eulenspiegel follows the exploits of a noted trickster — but doesn’t fool around — the super virtuosic work is a freewheeling tour de force for every member of the Orchestra, beginning with a famous French horn solo. CSO Principal Horn Elizabeth Freimuth steps into the spotlight with a popular early concerto by Strauss and Debussy’s impressionistic Images create the musical equivalent of a Monet masterpiece.

Strauss + Debussy

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Dvořák’s New World Symphony moves with magnificent energies and melodies that feel like home. Hearing it performed by the CSO at Music Hall is a must-have experience. Randall Goosby, a new champion of Florence Price’s solo works, returns for the composer’s Second Violin Concerto plus Chausson’s most popular work. Selections from Wynton Marsalis Blues Symphony trace the blueprints of a quintessential American style.

Dvořák New World Symphony

This Valentine’s weekend, fall in love with the intensity and driving pulse of Brahms’ last symphony, an exhilarating bouquet of heart-on-sleeve melodies and relentless passion. Violin virtuoso Gil Shaham brings his signature joy and pitch-perfect technique to Dvořák’s Violin Concerto and conductor John Storgårds returns, starting the program with the CSO premiere of music by Victoria Polevá.

Brahms Symphony No. 4

Conrad Tao is a Cincinnati fan favorite at this point. The pianist-composer returns for an all-solo program playing Debussy studies by the book, a shimmery reimagining of Schumann’s haunting music for a weeping bride, and one of Tao’s own explosive explorations of the piano’s far-reaching potential

Cso Recital Series: Conrad Tao

Take a musical tour of Rome with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Two of Respighi’s epic showpieces bring rushing fountains, towering pines, mysterious catacombs, and triumphant Roman legions to Music Hall. Richard Strauss’ final work, four hauntingly beautiful last songs, sing of acceptance, transformation, and fruition at the end of one’s long journey.

Fountains & Pines Of Rome

Love and community ring throughout Music Hall when the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Classical Roots Community Choir and Nouveau Program celebrate a much-beloved Queen City tradition. JMR leads an inspirational program — an evening of powerful performances that will fill your heart with joy and bring you to your feet!

Classical Roots

From Billie Holiday and Josephine Baker to Langston Hughes and Duke Ellington, the Harlem Renaissance was a period of Black creative cultural expression in the United States that greatly influenced the sound of Jazz and Blues as we know it today. JMR, the Cincinnati Pops and special guests celebrate the centennial anniversary of the beginning of the Harlem Renaissance, with the music, dance and poetry of an all-American movement known around the world.

AMERICAN ORIGINALS: Harlem Renaissance

Rimsky-Korsakov’s Sheherazade, based on the legendary stories of One Thousand and One Nights, is a wild ride full of big moments for brass plus a famous violin solo for CSO Concertmaster Stefani Matsuo. Arturo Márquez’ Fandango pays tribute to dances of Mexico, performed here by Anne Akiko Meyers, the soloist it was written for. Yuzo Toyama’s Rhapsody centers on folk songs from his native Japan.

Sheherazade

Sir Donald Runnicles leads a peak Orchestral experience. Violinist Maria Ioudenitch brings elegance and poise to Mendelssohn’s soaring violin concerto. Strauss’ An Alpine Symphony follows the path of a mountain ascent, from dawn until night, through mist and storms, darkness and unfathomable heights, taking you to another world from the very first chords. Where it leads is nothing less than a total exploration of the possibilities of sound and the CSO at Music Hall.

Strauss Alpine Symphony

Beethoven’s symphonies are revolutionary, genre-defining triumphs. The Third, originally titled “Bonaparte,” in dedication to Napoleon, creates a conquering storm that doesn’t resolve until the very end. Soloist Simone Lamsma returns for Max Bruch’s astonishingly beautiful and ultra-challenging First Violin Concerto and the CSO begins with Lili Boulanger’s introspective ode to spring.

Beethoven Symphony No. 3

Conductor Jaap van Zweden leads the CSO in Mahler’s colossal Sixth Symphony. From the first ominous beat of the strings, the work builds to shocking intensity, full of soaring melodies and towering brass, abruptly contrasted by profoundly sweet interludes. It’s all the drama you need. In time, Mahler’s whole heartfelt world becomes obliterated by cataclysmic hammerblows.

Mahler Symphony No. 6

Best known for starring on Broadway in Wicked and Hamilton, and for her portrayal of Nina Rosario in the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights, Broadway icon Mandy Gonzalez joins JMR and the Pops in a celebration of the Latine voices of Broadway, such as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rita Moreno and Linda Ronstadt. Expect hits from In the Heights, Hamilton, Moana and many more!

MANDY GONZALEZ: La Vida Broadway

Grieg’s Piano Concerto is a jewel that dazzles from every angle. One of the most famous and enjoyable works of all time, its radiant charms shine in the hands of pianist and former MAC Music Innovator Michelle Cann. Pops Principal Guest Conductor, Damon Gupton leads the CSO in a treasure trove of evocative works, from Dvořák's symphonic poem of Slavic mythology to Duke Ellington’s many hues.

Grieg & Ellington

Experience the emotional turmoil and intrigue of the Danish court through the eyes of its most enigmatic women in "A Room in the Castle," a compelling parallel retelling of Shakespeare's Hamlet. This groundbreaking play, penned by the acclaimed Lauren M. Gunderson, offers a fresh perspective by focusing on Ophelia and Gertrude's narratives, exploring their inner lives amidst the chaos that envelops the court. From the blossoming of a secret romance to the entanglement in political schemes and familial duties, witness their struggle for power and agency in a society that seeks to silence them. Will their story echo Shakespeare's tragedy, or will they carve a path of liberation?

This world premiere, presented in partnership with the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington D.C., promises to be a highlight of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's season. Running from January 24 to February 9, 2025, at the Otto M. Budig Theater, 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH, the play is a pivotal part of PROJECT Hamlet, which includes a series of productions exploring the timeless themes of Hamlet.

Don't miss the opportunity to be among the first to experience this innovative take on a classic tale. With a range of showtimes and special events, including half-price preview performances, opening night celebrations, post-show Q&As, and accessible performances with sign language interpretation and live audio description services, there's a way for everyone to be part of this unique theatrical experience.

Secure your tickets now and consider taking advantage of the flexible subscription options to enjoy the full breadth of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's offerings. For more information and to book your tickets, visit boxofficecincyshakes.com or call 513-381-2273. Join us for a journey into the heart of Shakespeare's world, reimagined through the eyes of its most intriguing women.

A Room in the Castle

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Experience the dark and thrilling world of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" at the Otto M. Budig Theater in Cincinnati, Ohio. This contemporary production, running from February 28 to March 23, 2025, delves into the themes of ambition, political intrigue, and the corrupting influence of power. Witness as Macbeth and his cunning wife, driven by a prophecy and their own ruthless ambitions, embark on a violent quest for the throne, blurring the lines between reality and the supernatural.

Showtimes include a range of evening performances at 7:30 PM and special matinee shows at 2:00 PM, featuring post-show Q&As with the cast and accessible performances with sign language interpretation and live audio description services. Opening night is set for February 28, 2025, promising an unforgettable start to the run.

Tickets are available for purchase with flexible subscription options offering savings and benefits, including premium seating choices, unlimited exchanges, and discounts on additional ticket purchases. Whether you're drawn to the allure of preview performances or the convenience of choosing any show during the mainstage season, there's a subscription package tailored to enhance your theater experience.

Don't miss this timeless tale of mayhem and madness, reimagined for today's audience. Secure your seats now and immerse yourself in the power and poetry of "Macbeth." For more information and to book your tickets, visit boxofficecincyshakes.com or call 513-381-2273.

Macbeth

Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto churns with uber-romantic melodies and Unsuk Chin’s music delights in contrasts. Copland’s last symphony, ringing with bells and brass, brings us home. The finale builds on Fanfare for the Common Man — an enduring masterpiece written for and premiered by the CSO at Music Hall — signaling the culmination and convergence of the composer’s entire career.

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