2015–16
MAINSTAGE SERIES
OPERA • MUSICAL THEATRE • DRAMA • DANCE
CCM’S STRING QUARTET-IN-RESIDENCE CCM Season Presenting Sponsor and Musical Theatre Program Sponsor
Mainstage Season Production Sponsor
Community Partner
COLLEGE-CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
THE ARIEL QUARTET
PENTECOST – DRAMA
AH, WILDERNESS! – DRAMA
Written by David Edgar Oct. 1 – 4, 2015
Written by Eugene O’Neill Feb. 11 – 14, 2016
CAROUSEL – MUSICAL THEATRE
AMERICAN IDIOT – MUSICAL THEATRE
Music by Richard Rodgers Book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Based on the play Liliom by Ferenc Molnar As adapted by Benjamin F. Glazer Oct. 29 – Nov. 1, 2015
Book and lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong Book by Michael Mayer Music and lyrics by Green Day March 3 – 13, 2016 Mature subject matter
THE MERRY WIDOW – OPERA
THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN – OPERA
Music by Franz Lehár Libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein Nov. 19 – 22, 2015
Composed by Leoš Janácek Libretto by Leoš Janácek (after Rudolf Tesnohlídek) April 8 – 10, 2016
Highlights also include a performance of Alban Berg’s Lyric Suite and a collaboration with CCM artist-inresidence Awadagin Pratt on Dvorák’s Piano Quintet No. 2, Op. 81.
SWAN LAKE – DANCE
Discover for yourself why the Cincinnati Enquirer has declared the Ariel Quartet, “rock stars of the classical scene” during this four-part concert series!
Composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky April 22 – 24, 2016
Named quartet-in-residence at CCM in 2012, the Ariel Quartet has quickly earned a glowing international reputation. Praised by the Wall Street Journal for its “consummate musicianship,” the Quartet will present works by Tchaikovsky, Bartók, Brahms and Haydn this season.
2015-16 CONCERT SERIES
SEASONAT-A-GLANCE
2015–16
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 8 p.m. ARIEL QUARTET TICKETS:
$25 general, $15 students
Ariel Quartet Concert Series subscription packages on sale now. Single tickets on sale beginning Aug. 24, 2015.
CCM VILLAGE OPERA & MUSICAL THEATRE TICKETS: $31 – $35 general, $20 – $24 students DRAMA & SWAN LAKE TICKETS:
$27 – $31 general, $17 – $20 students
Fully customizable subscription packages on sale now. Single tickets on sale beginning Aug. 31, 2015.
2015–16
MAINSTAGE SERIES
OPERA • MUSICAL THEATRE • DRAMA • DANCE
CCM’S STRING QUARTET-IN-RESIDENCE CCM Season Presenting Sponsor and Musical Theatre Program Sponsor
Mainstage Season Production Sponsor
Community Partner
COLLEGE-CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
THE ARIEL QUARTET
PENTECOST – DRAMA
AH, WILDERNESS! – DRAMA
Written by David Edgar Oct. 1 – 4, 2015
Written by Eugene O’Neill Feb. 11 – 14, 2016
CAROUSEL – MUSICAL THEATRE
AMERICAN IDIOT – MUSICAL THEATRE
Music by Richard Rodgers Book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Based on the play Liliom by Ferenc Molnar As adapted by Benjamin F. Glazer Oct. 29 – Nov. 1, 2015
Book and lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong Book by Michael Mayer Music and lyrics by Green Day March 3 – 13, 2016 Mature subject matter
THE MERRY WIDOW – OPERA
THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN – OPERA
Music by Franz Lehár Libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein Nov. 19 – 22, 2015
Composed by Leoš Janácek Libretto by Leoš Janácek (after Rudolf Tesnohlídek) April 8 – 10, 2016
Highlights also include a performance of Alban Berg’s Lyric Suite and a collaboration with CCM artist-inresidence Awadagin Pratt on Dvorák’s Piano Quintet No. 2, Op. 81.
SWAN LAKE – DANCE
Discover for yourself why the Cincinnati Enquirer has declared the Ariel Quartet, “rock stars of the classical scene” during this four-part concert series!
Composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky April 22 – 24, 2016
Named quartet-in-residence at CCM in 2012, the Ariel Quartet has quickly earned a glowing international reputation. Praised by the Wall Street Journal for its “consummate musicianship,” the Quartet will present works by Tchaikovsky, Bartók, Brahms and Haydn this season.
2015-16 CONCERT SERIES
SEASONAT-A-GLANCE
2015–16
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 8 p.m. ARIEL QUARTET TICKETS:
$25 general, $15 students
Ariel Quartet Concert Series subscription packages on sale now. Single tickets on sale beginning Aug. 24, 2015.
CCM VILLAGE OPERA & MUSICAL THEATRE TICKETS: $31 – $35 general, $20 – $24 students DRAMA & SWAN LAKE TICKETS:
$27 – $31 general, $17 – $20 students
Fully customizable subscription packages on sale now. Single tickets on sale beginning Aug. 31, 2015.
2015–16
MAINSTAGE SERIES
OPERA • MUSICAL THEATRE • DRAMA • DANCE
CCM’S STRING QUARTET-IN-RESIDENCE CCM Season Presenting Sponsor and Musical Theatre Program Sponsor
Mainstage Season Production Sponsor
Community Partner
COLLEGE-CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
THE ARIEL QUARTET
PENTECOST – DRAMA
AH, WILDERNESS! – DRAMA
Written by David Edgar Oct. 1 – 4, 2015
Written by Eugene O’Neill Feb. 11 – 14, 2016
CAROUSEL – MUSICAL THEATRE
AMERICAN IDIOT – MUSICAL THEATRE
Music by Richard Rodgers Book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Based on the play Liliom by Ferenc Molnar As adapted by Benjamin F. Glazer Oct. 29 – Nov. 1, 2015
Book and lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong Book by Michael Mayer Music and lyrics by Green Day March 3 – 13, 2016 Mature subject matter
THE MERRY WIDOW – OPERA
THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN – OPERA
Music by Franz Lehár Libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein Nov. 19 – 22, 2015
Composed by Leoš Janácek Libretto by Leoš Janácek (after Rudolf Tesnohlídek) April 8 – 10, 2016
Highlights also include a performance of Alban Berg’s Lyric Suite and a collaboration with CCM artist-inresidence Awadagin Pratt on Dvorák’s Piano Quintet No. 2, Op. 81.
SWAN LAKE – DANCE
Discover for yourself why the Cincinnati Enquirer has declared the Ariel Quartet, “rock stars of the classical scene” during this four-part concert series!
Composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky April 22 – 24, 2016
Named quartet-in-residence at CCM in 2012, the Ariel Quartet has quickly earned a glowing international reputation. Praised by the Wall Street Journal for its “consummate musicianship,” the Quartet will present works by Tchaikovsky, Bartók, Brahms and Haydn this season.
2015-16 CONCERT SERIES
SEASONAT-A-GLANCE
2015–16
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 8 p.m. ARIEL QUARTET TICKETS:
$25 general, $15 students
Ariel Quartet Concert Series subscription packages on sale now. Single tickets on sale beginning Aug. 24, 2015.
CCM VILLAGE OPERA & MUSICAL THEATRE TICKETS: $31 – $35 general, $20 – $24 students DRAMA & SWAN LAKE TICKETS:
$27 – $31 general, $17 – $20 students
Fully customizable subscription packages on sale now. Single tickets on sale beginning Aug. 31, 2015.
2015–16
CONCERT SERIES THE GREAT DECADE (1900–1909): WORKS FROM RUSSIA AND AUSTRIA CCM Philharmonia Friday, Sept. 4, 8 p.m.
PRISM XIX CCM Wind Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensembles and Special Guests
Sunday, Nov. 8, 4 p.m. PIANOPALOOZA: WARM MUSIC FROM COLD COUNTRIES CCM Piano Faculty Sunday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m.
CCM Wind Orchestra
DUKE ELLINGTON’S NUTCRACKER SUITE AND HOLIDAY CONCERT
Friday, Sept. 18, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m.
CCM Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Lab Band Featuring CCM Musical Theatre Dancers
MUSIC OF THE BARD – CHORAL SETTINGS OF SHAKESPEARE III
A CHILD’S GARDEN OF DREAMS
A NIGHT AT THE BLUE NOTE CCM Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Lab Band
CCM Wind Orchestra
Sunday, Sept. 27, 4 p.m.
FALL DANCE CONCERT
THE GREAT DECADE: WORKS FROM ITALY AND ENGLAND
CCM Ballet Ensemble
CCM Philharmonia
Friday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. “WITH A SONG IN MY HEART:” THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK
Sunday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. POSTCARDS CCM Wind Orchestra Featuring faculty artist Timothy Anderson, trombone
CCM Wind Orchestra
Sunday, Jan. 31, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 13, 8 p.m.
WIND CONDUCTOR’S WORKSHOP
*WYNTON MARSALIS’ ABYSSINIAN MASS: A GOSPEL CELEBRATION
THE GREAT JAZZ SAXOPHONE COMPOSERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD CCM Jazz Lab Band
Sunday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. RUFUS REID’S QUIET PRIDE: THE ELIZABETH CATLETT PROJECT CCM Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Lab Band
Sunday, March 6, 7 p.m. AMERICAN VOICES XVIII
Friday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 3 and 7 p.m.
CCM Philharmonia Featuring faculty artist James Bunte, soprano saxophone, along with new works by faculty composers Michael Fiday and Douglas Knehans
FEAST OF CAROLS
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 and 5 p.m.
YOUNG ARTISTS CONCERTO COMPETITION WINNER
CCM Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Lab Band
Saturday, Feb. 13, 8 p.m.
Friday, March 11, 8 p.m. PRESTIGE EVENT
CCM Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Lab Band Featuring faculty artist Steve Allee, guest conductor
COMPOSERS’ CONCERT
CCM Philharmonia, Chamber Choir and Chorale; UC Men’s and Women’s Choruses; and Cincinnati Children’s Choir
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m.
CCM Chamber Choir, Chorale and Concert Orchestra; UC Men’s and Women’s Choruses; Cincinnati Children’s Choir; and guest choirs
Sunday, April 10, 7 p.m.
HONNEGER AND VERDI
Sunday, Nov. 22, 4 p.m.
CCM Chamber Choir and Chorale, Cincinnati Children’s Choir, UC Men’s and Women’s Choruses, and Cincinnati Camerata
CCM Jazz Orchestra and Concert Orchestra
Saturday, Jan. 30, 8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m.
CCM Philharmonia Featuring guest artist Ulrich Nicolai, conductor
Friday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m.
CHARLIE PARKER WITH STRINGS
CCM Steel Drum Band
CCM Wind Orchestra & Wind Ensemble Featuring guest artist Craig Kirchhoff, conductor
THE GREAT DECADE: MAHLER
FROM ADAMS TO ZAPPA—AMERICAN PIONEERS
A TRIP TO TRINIDAD AND BACK
TAPESTRY OF VOICES Cincinnati Children’s Choir
Sunday, March 13, 4 p.m. THE MUSIC OF EUROPE
CCM Preparatory Ballet Company
CCM Wind Orchestra Featuring guest artist George Carpten, trumpet
*BEST OF THE ITALIAN, FRENCH AND GERMAN BAROQUE
Friday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 15, 8 p.m.
CCM Philharmonia, Chamber Choir and student soloists
SPRING CONCERT
HOLIDAY CONCERT
UC Men’s and Women’s Choruses
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. STUDIO J MEETS EVANESSENCE: THE MUSIC OF MARIA SCHNEIDER AND TOSHIKO AKIYOSHI CCM Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Lab Band
Sunday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m.
FALL YOUTH BALLET CONCERT
Cincinnati Children’s Choir
Wednesday, March 30, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2 and 5 p.m.
PIANOPALOOZA: STUDENT SHOWCASE
THE GREAT DECADE IN OPERA: RICHARD STRAUSS’ SALOME
UC Men’s & Women’s Choruses
CCM Philharmonia Featuring faculty artists Amy Johnson, Ken Shaw and Tom Baresel, and student soloists
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 29, 8 p.m.
FALL CONCERT
CCM Piano Students
Sunday, April 3, 7 p.m.
Information: 513-556-4183 or ccm.uc.edu
CCM Jazz Orchestra and Chorale and Central State University Gospel Choir Featuring guest artist Damien Sneed, conductor
Sunday, April 17, 3 p.m. *MUSIC OF THE BARD IV – 400TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF SHAKESPEARE CCM Chamber Choir and
CCM Drama Department
Saturday, April 23, 7:30 p.m.
SPRING YOUTH BALLET CONCERT CCM Preparatory Ballet Company
Friday, April 29, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 7:30 p.m. CELEBRATE YOUTH! Cincinnati Children’s Choir
Sunday, May 1, 2 and 5 p.m. CCM PREPARATORY MUSICAL THEATRE CCM’s Junior Musical Theatre Intensive Program
Thursday, May 5, 7 p.m. Friday, May 6, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 3 p.m.
*Denotes off-campus performance.
CCM CONCERT SERIES TICKETS: $15 general, $10 students CCM PRESTIGE EVENT TICKETS:
Ticket prices vary. Visit ccm.uc.edu or contact 513-556-4183 for more info.
Flex ticket packages now on sale for all Concert Series performances. Preorder options available for Prestige Event concerts. Single tickets on sale beginning Aug. 24, 2015.