May 2019
Feature: Looking Forward to 125
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s season finale is nearly here! On May 10 and 11 the Orchestra will conclude its 2018–19 season with Louis Conducts Mahler 5.
Stories
FANFARE CINCINNATI
Letter from the President
CSO President Jonathan Martin writes about where to see the Orchestra perform this summer.
FANFARE CINCINNATI
If It Sounds Good, It Is Good
This month, Pops Conductor John Morris Russell writes about what makes the Pops "quintessentially Cincinnati and so overtly American."
FANFARE Q&A
Matthias Pintscher
Composer and conductor Matthias Pintscher returns to lead the CSO and cellist Alisa Weilerstein in a concerto he wrote for her. He talks about this and more.
FANFARE COLUMN
Daniil Trifonov Takes the Stage
Cincinnati has an opportunity to experience a “once-in-a-generation phenomenon” with the CSO on March 3-4. This will be talked about for years to come.
FANFARE OBIT
Remembering Michael Gielen
The CSO mourns the recent passing of one of its former music directors.
FANFARE SPOTLIGHT
Volunteer Sammie Hendley
The dedication, hard work and advocacy of volunteers is critical to the CSO’s mission. As a volunteer, Sammie Hendley has a lot to offer.
FANFARE SPOTLIGHT
Tim Lees
Recently retired Tim Lees talks about his extraordinary time as Concertmaster of the CSO and what’s next on his journey.
FANFARE SPOTLIGHT
Steven Rosen
Violist Steve Rosen is retiring after decades on stage. Learn more about his journey as a musician as he shares memories from along the way.