Announcing the 25/26 CSO Season!
The Orchestra will share with you powerful stories through which only music can communicate — from meaningful performances of timeless orchestral works and familiar guest artists, to concert experiences featuring contemporary voices that reflect the here and now.
This will be a season of joy, celebration, new beginnings and new relationships. Join us on this journey — there's a seat for you at the CSO.
SHEHERAZADE
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.
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Experience moments with the CSO that will uplift, inspire and captivate. Join us for a season highlighting the talent of the entire Orchestra, plus extraordinary guest artists and orchestral favorites like Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, Dvořák's New World Symphony, Sheherazade, Beethoven’s Eroica and Pines of Rome.
We’re thrilled to welcome audiences to Music Hall for an exciting season of music. Join us in-person at Music Hall and enjoy the music you love.
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CINCINNATI, OH (March 13, 2025)— The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has announced details for two additional concerts in the 2024–25 season.
Today, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) unveiled its 2025–26 season, the first under the leadership of new Music Director Cristian Măcelaru. This season introduces an ambitious programming vision that balances timeless orchestral works with contemporary voices, reflecting a deep commitment to both the CSO’s history and the vibrancy of present-day cultural narratives.
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) Board of Directors announced today that Robert McGrath has been appointed as the new President and CEO of the CSO, effective February 17, 2025. McGrath succeeds Jonathan Martin, who announced his retirement at the end of November 2024.
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