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JANUARY 2020 CONTENTS 71 CSO: Schubert’s The Great, 62 Q&A with Aaron Diehl CONCERTS Jan. 24–25 78 Guest artists: Simone 64 Q&A with Vadym Kholodenko 27 Pops: Harry Potter and Young, conductor; Alban the Prisoner of Azkaban, Gerhardt, cellist Film with Live Orchestra, 80 CSO Chamber Players: DEPARTMENTS Jan. 3–5 Mozart and the Pocket 31 Guest artist: Justin Groove, Jan. 24 Freer, conductor 6 A Letter from the President 35 CSO: Renée Fleming and 8 Your Concert Experience Rachmaninoff, Jan. 10–11 10 Orchestra Roster 50 Guest artists: Renée Fleming, soprano; Behzod 16 Artistic Leadership: Louis Langrée and Abduraimov, pianist 53 John Morris Russell 53 CSO: 125th Anniversary The CSO presents a weekend Celebration, Jan. 18–19 of concerts celebrating its 19 If It Sounds Good, 62 Guest artists: It Is Good! by JMR 125th Anniversary Jan. 18–19. Aaron Diehl, pianist; Vadym Directors & Advisors Kholodenko, pianist; May Starting with a world premiere 82 Festival Chorus; Cincinnati commission by former CSO 85 Financial Support Symphony Youth bassoonist William Winstead, the 91 Opus Subscribers Orchestras; Tal Rosner, program also includes the music video artist of former CSO Music Director 103 Administration Eugène Ysaÿe, Duke Ellington, 104 Coda 50 Daníel Bjarnason (music the CSO Acclaimed premiered in 2015), Scriabin’s 78 soprano Renée Prometheus: The Poem of Fire, The renowned Fleming returns Rhapsody in Blue and Gershwin’s Simone Young to Music Hall featuring Gershwin himself at the returns to the Jan. 10–11 piano (thanks to some technical Music Hall podium to sing two wizardry using Gershwin’s Jan. 24–25 for spectacular original player piano rolls). Louis performances concerts, showcasing her Langrée conducts. of Schubert’s exceptional artistry with the Symphony No. 9, music of Richard Strauss The Great. Also, (Friday and Saturday) and cellist Alban music from Broadway and film FEATURES Gerhardt makes (Saturday). The exciting pianist his CSO debut Behzod Abduraimov makes 12 Celebrating 125 Years, with a Cello Concerto written his CSO debut performing Building on the Three I’s for him by Unsuk Chin. Ravel’s Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto 23 CSO 125: The Orchestra’s Pavane pour une infante défunte No. 2. Louis Langrée conducts. First Album opens the program. 25 Spotlight on Renée Fleming 2 | FANFARE CINCINNATI | cincinnatisymphony.org FANFARE CINCINNATI STAFF: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops Vice President of Communications Chris Pinelo Director of Communications Franck Mercurio Digital Communications Manager Lee Snow Communications Assistant RaeNosa Onwumelu Editor/Layout McKibben Publications All contents © 2019–20. The contents cannot be reproduced in any manner, whole or in part, without written permission from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops. ON THE COVER The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra was born 125 years ago in January 1895, and this month’s concerts CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & and events are a celebration of that milestone CINCINNATI POPS and of those who have built a legacy of Music Hall excellence that will endure long into the 1241 Elm Street future. Cincinnati, OH 45202 Administrative Offices: 513.621.1919 [email protected] CINCINNATI MAGAZINE: Box Office Advertising and Publishing Partners for Fanfare Cincinnati Music Hall 1241 Elm Street Publisher Ivy Bayer Cincinnati, OH 45202 513.381.3300 Production Director & IT Systems Administrator Vu Luong [email protected] Senior Manager, Sponsorship Sales Group Sales Chris Ohmer 513.744.3590 Advertising & Marketing Designer [email protected] Paisley Stone TTY/TDD Senior Account Manager Maggie Wint Goecke Use TTY/TDD Relay Service 7-1-1 Senior Outside Account Representative cincinnatisymphony.org | cincinnatipops.org Laura Bowling Account Representatives Tony Bannon, Paige Bucheit, Eric Kappa, Julie Poyer, Leslie Sikes Operations Director Missy Beiting Event Manager Sloane Scheuer RECYCLE FANFARE CINCINNATI Business Coordinator You are welcome to take this copy of Erica Birkle Fanfare Cincinnati home with you as a Advertising and Business Offices souvenir of your concert experience. Carew Tower Alternatively, please share Fanfare 441 Vine Street, Suite 200 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Cincinnati with a friend or leave it with 513.421.4300 an usher for recycling. Thank you! Subscriptions: 1.800.846.4333 cincinnatimagazine.com 4 | FANFARE CINCINNATI | cincinnatisymphony.org A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT—Jonathan Martin Dear Friends, leading ensembles in the United States, poised to move forward in a rapidly changing world. What’s in a birthday or an- Through these changes, the constant has been niversary? Why do we often you and the uncounted hundreds of thousands gather with those who are who sat in these seats before you. Our com- close to us to celebrate munity’s collective decision to create, build and these occasions? sustain a strong orchestra has been built one For us as individuals, they choice at a time, by them, and by you. often serve as milestones, a So as we gather with you this month to cel- time to celebrate and refl ect ebrate the history and legacy of the CSO, we do on one’s life so far, and to so with gratitude. Gratitude that our orchestra look forward. Such is the happens to be in Cincinnati, Ohio—a city fi lled case for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, with people who valued, and value, what we do born 125 years ago this month. in service to our community. Since 1895, our community has grown, Thank you for being with us in Music Hall and evolved and reshaped itself through prosperity on our journey forward. and recession, confl ict, even upheaval. The CSO has evolved as well. From those modest begin- Sincerely, nings, your Orchestra now stands as one of the Xavier University Classical Piano Series Barry Douglas Wed, Feb 12, 2020 • 8pm Gallagher Student Center Theater Stephen Hough Thurs, Apr 23, 2020 • 8pm Memorial Hall OTR xavier.edu/musicseries Box Office: (513) 745-3939 6 | FANFARE CINCINNATI | cincinnatisymphony.org Photo: © Laura Fisher Photography With two historic estates nestled among resplendent woodland gardens, Cincinnati Nature Center offers extraordinary locations for corporate retreats and meetings, community gatherings, family celebrations, and unforgettable weddings. (513) 831-1711 • www.CincyNature.org [email protected] Your Drinks are allowed in the PRE-CONCERT TALKS auditorium for all Pops Get behind the music with free, performances, and beer informal talks one hour prior to Concert and wine are allowed in the most CSO concerts. auditorium for CSO concerts. cincinnatisymphony.org/talks Pre-order your drinks for Experience intermission at any bar. CONCESSIONS Enjoy these options available Come early to enjoy Music+, at all bar locations: Molly a curated variety of events to Wellmann-crafted cocktails, PLEASE NOTE make your concert experience Findlay Market snack trays, Latecomers and audience even more fun. From artist gourmet chocolates and members who exit the talks to wine tastings to foyer rotating specials. auditorium during a art, we offer new and different performance will be re-seated ways to connect to the music. Pre-order drinks for at the discretion of house intermission at any bar. cincinnatisymphony.org/ management. musicplus Visit the premium wine bar in Photography: Non-flash the Lindner Grand Foyer and Security: All Music Hall guests photography is encouraged check out our Hart + Cru wine will pass through safety during moments of applause. tasting series. screening areas. Oversized Tag us at #cincysymphony and bags, luggage or backpacks #cincinnatipops. Audio and MERCHANDISE will not be permitted into the video recording are prohibited Located near the escalators, the venue. All other bags will be during performances. Bravo Shop features CSO and inspected upon entry. Pops merchandise, guest artist Things that make noise: All For the full list of restricted items and locally crafted goods. noise-emitting devices should items, please visit bravoshop.org be placed on silent when cincinnatiarts.org/ entering the auditorium. plan-your-visit/ safety-procedures 8 | FANFARE CINCINNATI | cincinnatisymphony.org RESTROOMS Sensory-friendly packs, large- Cincinnati Pops. History and Accessible restrooms are print programs, and assistive tour information: located on every level of listening devices can be cincinnatisymphony.org/ the building. Family/unisex checked out at Guest Services music hall restrooms can be found on in the Lindner Grand Foyer. the North Orchestra level and Lollipops and Classical Roots MUSIC FOR ALL at the Box Office entrance. performances are American We believe that great music Ushers are available to assist Sign Language interpreted is for everyone, regardless of audience members in locating for the Deaf and Hard of your budget. We offer a variety the nearest facility. Hearing. Call the Box Office of ways to experience your at 513.381.3300 for more Orchestra at accessible prices. PARKING information.