Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Announces 2026-27 Season Featuring Louise Alder & Nicholas Phan

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2026-27 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. “Songs of Destiny” will present Howell’s “Lamia,” Khachaturian’s Violin Concerto with Alexandra Conunova and Brahms’ “Nänie and Schicksalslied” with the May Festival Chorus. Cristian Mӑcelaru conducts. Performance Dates: Oct. 17 & 18, 2026 Cristian Mӑcelaru conducts Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion” with with Louise Alder, {…}

Sep 26, 2025

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Announces New Board Leadership

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has unveiled new leadership for its 2025-26 season. The company revealed that Charla Weiss was appointed to the position of Board Chair. Meanwhile, Nick Apanius, Emma Compton, Dean Mouas, and Brett Stover were added to the board. Gregory Lee is the Chief Financial Officer, and Hannah Ross is the new Director of Learning. “As we enter {…}

Feb 6, 2025

Morris Robinson, Nicholas Phan, Sash Cooke & Camilla Tilling Lead Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the vocal highlights. Matthias Pintscher conducts the May Festival Chorus in Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “The Bells.” The program also includes Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique. Performance Dates: Nov. 8 & 9, 2025 Lauren Snouffer, Sasha Cooke, Nicholas Phan, and Jonathan Lemalu perform George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah.” Cristian Măcelaru conducts. Performance {…}

Jan 20, 2025

Robert McGrath Named President & CEO of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

(Photo Credit: © Claudia Hershner) Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has named Robert McGrath to the position of President and CEO, effective Feb. 17, 2025. He will take over for Jonathan Martin, who announced his retirement in November of 2024. At the time, McGrath was named Acting President and CEO. McGrath has been the Vice President and General Manager of the {…}

Nov 26, 2024

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra President & CEO to Retire

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has announced the retirement of President and CEO Jonathan Martin on Feb. 16, 2025. Martin, who served a seven-year tenure, led the organization through a period of significant artistic growth and financial stability, expanding its outreach in the region and fostering a more inclusive and community-driven approach to classical music. Under his watch, the company {…}

Oct 4, 2024

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra & Cincinnati Pops Unveil Live from Music Hall Digital Concerts’ 2024-25 Season

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops have announced the 2024-25 Live from Music Hall Digital Concerts. Here is a rundown of the vocal showcases on offer. First up, Marin Alsop conducts Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms with the May Festival Chorus. The program also includes Shostakovich’s Seventh Symphony. Performance Date: Nov. 17, 2024 Then comes the “HOLIDAY POPS” showcases with the {…}

Aug 4, 2024

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Announces a New Labor Agreement

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) musicians and management announced a new five-year labor agreement to take effect on Sept. 9. The new agreement provides competitive salary increases which fall in the top 10 percent of American orchestras, flexible scheduling, industry-leading audition, and tenure practices, reinforcing the CSO’s dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The contract provides for a base salary {…}