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Concert programs: Mar. 1: Daniil Trifonov in Recital Mar. 4–5: Brahms 1 & Elgar Concerto | Mar. 5: Lollipops Family Concert | Mar. 11–12: Mozart & Mazzoli Premiere | Mar. 18–19: Aretha Tribute | Mar. 25–27: Symphonie Fantastique | Mar. 29: Cynthia Erivo | Apr. 1: CSO Chamber Players | Apr. 1–2: Bartók & Prokofiev 5 | Apr. 3: May Festival Basilica Concert | Apr. 8–9: Bronfman & La Mer | Apr. 10: Itzhak Perlman in Recital
TUE MAR 1, 7:30 pm Music Hall
DANIIL TRIFONOV, piano Karol SZYMANOWSKI Sonata No. 3, Op. 36
(1882–1937) Presto—Adagio—Assai vivace—Fuga
Claude DEBUSSY Pour le Piano, L. 95
(1862–1918) Prélude Sarabande Toccata
Sergei PROKOFIEV Sarcasms, Op. 17
(1891–1953) Tempestoso Allegro rubato Allegro precipitato Smanioso Precipitosissimo
INTERMISSION
Johannes BRAHMS Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 5
(1833–1897) Allegro maestoso Andante espressivo Scherzo. Allegro energico—Trio Intermezzo. Andante molto Finale. Allegro moderato ma rubato
This recital will end at approximately 9:30 pm.
For program notes and a full artist biography, please visit cincinnatisymphony.org/trifonov-recital-program, or point your phone’s camera at the QR code:
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is grateful for the support of the Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund of the Greenacres Foundation and for the thousands of people who give generously to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. This project was supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.
WGUC is the Media Partner for these concerts. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in-orchestra Steinway piano is made possible in part by the Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust. Steinway Pianos, courtesy of Willis Music, is the official piano of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops.
FRI MAR 4, 11 am SAT MAR 5, 7:30 pm Music Hall
DAVID DANZMAYR conductor ALBAN GERHARDT cello Anna CLYNE
(b. 1980) This Midnight Hour
Edward ELGAR Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in E Minor, Op. 85
(1857–1934) Adagio—Moderato Lento—Allegro molto Adagio—Lento Allegro
INTERMISSION
Johannes BRAHMS Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68
(1833–1897) Un poco sostenuto. Allegro Andante sostenuto Un poco allegretto e grazioso Adagio. Allegro non troppo, ma con brio
These performances will end at approximately 1 pm Friday, 9:30 pm Saturday.
For program notes and full artist biographies, please visit cincinnatisymphony.org/brahms-elgar-program, or point your phone’s camera at the QR code:
The CSO is grateful to CSO Season Sponsor Western & Southern Financial Group. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is grateful for the support of the Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund of the Greenacres Foundation and for the thousands of people who give generously to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. This project was supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts. Pre-Concert Talks are made possible by an endowed gift from Melody Sawyer Richardson.
WGUC is the Media Partner for these concerts. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in-orchestra Steinway piano is made possible in part by the Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust. Steinway Pianos, courtesy of Willis Music, is the official piano of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops. Listen to this program on 90.9 WGUC May 29, 2022 at 8 pm.
Lollipops Family Concerts
2021–2022 SEASON SAT MAR 5, 10:30 am Music Hall
GIRLS ROCK!
MICHELLE MERRILL, conductor GUEST ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Mestizo Waltz from Three Latin-American Dances
Gabriela Lena-Frank
Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Soul of Remembrance from Five Movements in Color
John Williams
Mary Watkins
Respect The Hill We Climb (set to America the Beautiful) Rey’s Theme from The Force Awakens
The Ride of the Valkyries from Die Walküre
Machine
Otis Redding
Amanda Gorman/Samuel A. Ward
John Williams
Richard Wagner
Jennifer Higdon
For more information about this concert, please visit cincinnatisymphony.org/family-program, or point your phone’s camera at the QR code:
The CSO is grateful to Series Sponsor United Dairy Farmers & Homemade Brand Ice Cream and Concert Sponsor The Cincinnati Symphony Club.
Lollipops Family Concerts are supported in part through the George & Anne Heldman Endowment Fund and through the Vicky & Rick Reynolds Endowment Fund.
LOUIS LANGRÉE, conductor JENNIFER KOH, violin VOCAL SOLOISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED MAY FESTIVAL CHORUS, Robert Porco, director Missy MAZZOLI Violin Concerto (Procession) CSO CO-COMMISSION
(b. 1980)
INTERMISSION
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART Mass in C Minor, K. 427
(1756–1791) Kyrie Gloria Credo Sanctus Benedictus
These performances will end at approximately 9:15 pm.
For program notes and full artist biographies, please visit cincinnatisymphony.org/mozart-mazzoli-program, or point your phone’s camera at the QR code:
The CSO is grateful to CSO Season Sponsor Western & Southern Financial Group and Presenting Sponsor HORAN. The CSO co-commissioned Violin Concerto by Missy Mazzoli is made possible by the Frank and Mary Bergstein Fund for Musical Excellence & Connie Bergstein Dow and Buzz Dow. The appearance of the May Festival Chorus is made possible by a generous gift form the Nancy & Steve Donovan Fund for Chorus and Orchestra. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is grateful for the support of the Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund of the Greenacres Foundation and for the thousands of people who give generously to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. This project was supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts. Pre-Concert Talks are made possible by an endowed gift from Melody Sawyer Richardson.
WGUC is the Media Partner for these concerts. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in-orchestra Steinway piano is made possible in part by the Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust. Steinway Pianos, courtesy of Willis Music, is the official piano of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops. Listen to this program on 90.9 WGUC June 5, 2022 at 8 pm.
2021–2022 SEASON
RESPECT: A TRIBUTE TO ARETHA FRANKLIN John Morris Russell, conductor Blaine Krauss, Tamika Lawrence and CoCo Smith, vocalists
JMR and the Pops join with three powerhouse vocalists to pay R-E-S-P-E-C-T to Aretha Franklin, “the #1 singer of all time” (Rolling Stone). Come celebrate the life and music of an American icon, featuring your favorite hits from the Queen of Soul!
The program for this weekend’s concerts will be available online at cincinnatipops.org/aretha-program and in a printed program supplement available at the auditorium entrances Mar. 18–20.
Kelly Dehan & Rick Staudigel
Program subject to change For additional details about this concert and full artist biographies, visit cincinnatipops.org/aretha-program, or point your phone’s camera at the QR code:
The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra is grateful to Pops Season Sponsor PNC, Concert Sponsors Kelly Dehan & Rick Staudigel, and Artist Sponsor Pyro-Technical Investigations, Inc. The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra is grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Val Cook, whose generous endowment supports this performance. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is grateful for the support of the Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund of the Greenacres Foundation and for the thousands of people who give generously to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. This project was supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.
WVXU is the Media Partner for these concerts. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in-orchestra Steinway piano is made possible in part by the Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust. Steinway Pianos, courtesy of Willis Music, is the official piano of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops.
LOUIS LANGRÉE, conductor EIGHTH BLACKBIRD
Wynton MARSALIS Herald, Holler and Hallelujah CSO CO-COMMISSION
(b. 1961)
KINDS OF KINGS Nine Mothers WORLD PREMIERE, CSO CO-COMMISSION (composer collective)
INTERMISSION
Hector BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique
(1803–1869) Reveries, Passions A Ball Scene in the Country March to the Scaff old Dream of the Witches’ Sabbath
These performances will end at approximately 9:30 pm Friday and Saturday, 4 pm Sunday.
For program notes and full artist biographies, please visit cincinnatisymphony.org/fantastique-program, or point your phone’s camera at the QR code:
The CSO is grateful to CSO Season Sponsor Western & Southern Financial Group and Presenting Sponsor Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP. The CSO co-commissioned Orchestral Fanfare by Wynton Marsalis is made possible by Linda and Jim Miller. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is grateful for the support of the Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund of the Greenacres Foundation and for the thousands of people who give generously to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. This project was supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts. Pre-Concert Talks are made possible by an endowed gift from Melody Sawyer Richardson.
WGUC is the Media Partner for these concerts. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in-orchestra Steinway piano is made possible in part by the Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust. Steinway Pianos, courtesy of Willis Music, is the official piano of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops. Listen to this program on 90.9 WGUC June 12, 2022 at 8 pm.
CYNTHIA ERIVO | 2021–2022 SEASON
TUE MAR 29, 7:30 pm | Music Hall
One night only! Experience Grammy®, Emmy® and Tony® award-winning actress and singer Cynthia Erivo, who, after bursting onto West End and Broadway stages in The Color Purple, has taken the world by storm.
The program for tonight’s concert will be available online at cincinnatipops.org/erivo-program and in a printed program supplement available at the auditorium entrances Mar. 29.
For additional details about this concert and full artist biographies, please visit cincinnatipops.org/erivo-program, or point your phone’s camera at the QR code:
The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra is grateful to Pops Series Sponsor PNC. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is grateful for the support of the Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund of the Greenacres Foundation and for the thousands of people who give generously to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. This project was supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.
WVXU is the Media Partner for these concerts. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in-orchestra Steinway piano is made possible in part by the Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust. Steinway Pianos, courtesy of Willis Music, is the official piano of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops.
FRI APR 1, 11 am SAT APR 2, 7:30 pm Music Hall
KAZUSHI ŌNO, conductor SEONG-JIN CHO, piano Tōru TAKEMITSU Tori wa hoshigata no niwa ni oriru
(1930–1996) (“A Flock Descends Into the Pentagonal Garden”)
Béla BARTÓK Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra
(1881–1945) Allegretto Adagio religioso—Poco più mosso—Tempo I Allegro vivace
INTERMISSION
Sergei PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major, Op. 100
(1891–1953) Andante Allegro moderato Adagio Allegro giocoso
These performances will end at approximately 12:45 pm Friday, 9:15 pm Saturday.
For program notes and full artist biographies, please visit cincinnatisymphony.org/bartok-prokofi ev-program, or point your phone’s camera at the QR code:
The Ladislas & Vilma Segoe Family Foundation
The CSO is grateful to CSO Season Sponsor Western & Southern Financial Group and Presenting Sponsor The Ladislas & Vilma Segoe Family Foundation. These concerts are endowed by Martha Anness, Priscilla Haffner & Sally Skidmore in loving memory of their mother, LaVaughn Scholl Garrison, a long-time patron of the Orchestra. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is grateful for the support of the Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund of the Greenacres Foundation and for the thousands of people who give generously to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. This project was supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts. Pre-Concert Talks are made possible by an endowed gift from Melody Sawyer Richardson.
WGUC is the Media Partner for these concerts. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in-orchestra Steinway piano is made possible in part by the Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust. Steinway Pianos, courtesy of Willis Music, is the official piano of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops. Listen to this program on 90.9 WGUC June 26, 2022 at 8 pm.
Chamber Players
FRI APR 1, 7:30 pm Harry T. Wilks Studio, Music Hall
Zoltán KODÁLY Duo for Violin and Cello, Op. 7
(1882–1967) Allegro serioso, non troppo Adagio—Andante Maestoso e largamente, ma non troppo lento—Presto Charles Morey, violin Alan Raff erty, cello
Béla BARTÓK Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet and Piano, Sz. 111V
(1881–1945) Verbunkos (“Recruiting Dance”) Pihenö (“Relaxation”) Sebes (“Fast Dance”) Philip Marten, violin Christopher Pell, clarinet Michael Chertock, piano
INTERMISSION
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN Septet in E-flat Major, Op. 20
(1770–1827) Adagio—Allegro con brio Adagio cantabile Tempo di Menuetto Tema con Variazioni Scherzo: Allegro molto e vivace Andante con moto alla Marcia—Presto Benjamin Freimuth, clarinet Martin Garcia, bassoon Elizabeth Freimuth, horn Stefani Matsuo, violin Rebecca Barnes, viola Hiro Matsuo, cello Boris Astafi ev, double bass
This performance will end at approximately 9:30 pm.
For program notes and full artist biographies, please visit cincinnatisymphony.org/springtime-program, or point your phone’s camera at the QR code:
YOU’RE INVITED to greet the musicians after the concert.
The CSO Chamber Players series has been endowed in perpetuity by the ELEANORA C.U. ALMS TRUST, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee. Steinway Pianos, courtesy of Willis Music, is the offi cial piano of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops.
SUN APR 3, 8 pm Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption Covington, KY
ROBERT PORCO, conductor MATTHEW SWANSON, conductor DAVID KIRKENDALL, piano MICHAEL UNGER, organ MAY FESTIVAL YOUTH CHORUS, Matthew Swanson, director MAY FESTIVAL CHAMBER CHOIR, Robert Porco, director
The May Festival Chorus is endowed by the Betsy & Alex C. Young Chair XAVIER UNIVERSITY CHOIR, Matthew Swanson, director Robert Nathaniel DETT Let Us Cheer the Weary Traveler
(1882–1943) Gwyneth WALKER When Music Sounds WORLD PREMIERE
(b. 1947)
May Festival Youth Chorus Commission Joanna Forbes L’ESTRANGE King’s College Service (Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis)
(b. 1971) Rosephanye POWELL To Sit and Dream
(b. 1962) Ryan O’CONNELL Down by the Riverside
(b. 1988) Nico MUHLY
(b. 1981)
Warm Summer Sun Edward BAIRSTOW Andante serioso, ma con moto from (1883–1973) Organ Sonata in E-flat Minor William WALTON Jubilate Deo
(1902–1983) William HARRIS
(1883–1973) Jonathan DOVE
(b. 1959) Judith WEIR
(b. 1954) Bring Us, O Lord God Seek Him that Maketh the Seven Stars Ave Regina caelorum
Herbert HOWELLS Like as the Hart Desireth the Waterbrooks
(1892–1983) Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis from Collegium Regale
There is no intermission. This performance will end at approximately 9:15 pm. For program notes and full artist biographies, please visit mayfestival.com/ basilica-program, or point your phone’s camera at the QR code:
Tonight’s concert is sponsored by Chris and Beth Canarie. The May Festival is grateful for the support of the Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund of the Greenacres Foundation and for the thousands of people who give generously to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. This project was supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.
FRI APR 8, 7:30 pm SAT APR 9, 7:30 pm Music Hall
LOUIS LANGRÉE, conductor YEFIM BRONFMAN, piano Ludwig van BEETHOVEN Concerto No. 3 in C Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 37
(1770–1827) Allegro con brio Largo Rondo: Allegro. Presto
Julia ADOLPHE
(b. 1989) Paper Leaves on Fields of Clay
WORLD PREMIERE, CSO COMMISSION
Claude DEBUSSY La mer (“The Sea”)
(1862–1918) From Dawn to Noon on the Sea Games of the Waves Dialogue of the Wind and the Sea
There is no intermission. These performances will end at approximately 9 pm.
For program notes and full artist biographies, please visit cincinnatisymphony.org/la-mer-program, or point your phone’s camera at the QR code:
The CSO is grateful to CSO Season Sponsor Western & Southern Financial Group and Presenting Sponsor The Cincinnati Symphony Club. These concerts are endowed by Martha Anness, Priscilla Haffner & Sally Skidmore in loving memory of their mother, LaVaughn Scholl Garrison, a long-time patron of the Orchestra. The appearance of Yefim Bronfman is made possible by an endowed gift from The Fund for Great Artists by Fred L. & Katherine H. Groll. The world premiere of CSO commission Paper Leaves on Fields of Clay by Julia Adolphe is made possible by Ann and Harry Santen. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is grateful for the support of the Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund of the Greenacres Foundation and for the thousands of people who give generously to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. This project was supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts. Pre-Concert Talks are made possible by an endowed gift from Melody Sawyer Richardson.
WGUC is the Media Partner for these concerts. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in-orchestra Steinway piano is made possible in part by the Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust. Steinway Pianos, courtesy of Willis Music, is the official piano of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops. Listen to this program on 90.9 WGUC July 3, 2022 at 8 pm.
ITZHAK PERLMAN, violin ROHAN DE SILVA, piano SUN APR 10, 7:30 pm Music Hall
Itzhak Perlman’s history with the CSO extends back to December 1968, when he joined Music Director Max Rudolf on stage to perform Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole for Violin and Orchestra. Since then, Perlman has returned to the CSO ten times, playing concertos from Mozart to Berg and Bach to Bruch. For the fi rst time, the CSO will present Perlman in recital with his longtime collaborator and pianist Rohan De Silva.
The program for tonight’s concert will be available online at cincinnatisymphony.org/perlman-program.
For full artist biographies and program information, please visit cincinnatisymphony.org/perlman-program, or point your phone’s camera at the QR code:
Harold C. Schott Foundation/Francie & Tom Hiltz, Trustees
The CSO is grateful to CSO Artist Sponsor the Harold C. Schott Foundation/ Francie & Tom Hiltz, Trustees. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is grateful for the support of the Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund of the Greenacres Foundation and for the thousands of people who give generously to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. This project was supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.
WGUC is the Media Partner for these concerts. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in-orchestra Steinway piano is made possible in part by the Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust. Steinway Pianos, courtesy of Willis Music, is the official piano of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops.
Mr. Perlman’s recordings can be found on the Deutsche Grammophon, Warner/EMI, Sony Classical, London/ Decca, Erato/Elektra International Classics and Telarc labels • For more information on Itzhak Perlman, visit itzhakperlman.com • Management for Itzhak Perlman: Primo Artists, New York, NY primoartists.com
