Fanfare Cincinnati Podcast

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Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode 23: Picking Up the Bow Jun 07, 2019

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As we bid farewell to longtime CSO Violist Steve Rosen, who is retiring after decades of dedicated service and artistry, we are also getting to know musicians new to the Orchestra like Caterina Longhi. On this episode we talk to these remarkable individuals, each at very different points in their respective careers, about their unique journeys.

Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode 22: Surround Yourself in Song May 16, 2019

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There are all kinds of studies that show singing in a group is good for your health and contributes to overall happiness. Assuming those studies ring true, the May Festival Chorus is one healthy, happy place to make music. Comprised of volunteer singers from throughout the Greater Cincinnati region, this ensemble is the artistic core of the intensive Cincinnati May Festival and serves as the official chorus for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops. On this episode, we find out what it’s like to surround yourself in song by visiting with Director of Choruses Robert Porco, Chorus Member Kristi Reed, and Associate Director of Choruses Matthew Swanson.

Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode: 21 - The Associates May 08, 2019

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Staff conductors play an important role in the life of an orchestra and that’s certainly true for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops. For the past four seasons, Keitaro Harada and Gene Chang have served the Orchestra, Cincinnati audiences and the broader community in myriad ways. These two distinguished artists are now moving on to the next phases of their respective careers, and on this episode we explore what their role has been, how they came to conductors, and what’s next on their journeys.

Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode 20 - The Concertmaster Chair Apr 23, 2019

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The concertmaster, or first chair violin, plays a pivotal in an orchestra. Tim Lees held that important position for two decades with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, but retired recently due to injury. On this episode, we talk to Tim about his extraordinary tenure with the CSO and discuss what’s next on his journey. We also talk to Director of Orchestra Personnel Paul Pietrowski about this interim period, the process and purpose for getting guest concertmasters, and the search for the CSO’s next concertmaster

Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode 19: The City That Sings Apr 10, 2019

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The Cincinnati May Festival features an extraordinary concentration of choral music and one of the Queen City’s most treasured traditions - dating all the way back to 1873. It is of course very closely tied to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and on this episode, we explore the eight unique concert experiences that make up the 2019 Festival with Principal Conductor Juanjo Mena and Associate Director of Choruses Matthew Swanson.

Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode 18: All About That Bass Mar 27, 2019

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Everyone’s story – everyone’s journey is unique. For most of us, merely setting our sights on achieving a goal is not enough and we look to others for guidance and support along the way. On this episode, we hear about Ian Saunders’ extraordinary journey as a musician, and we visit with CSO Principal Bass Owen Lee for the first time on the podcast. This episode is most definitely “All About that Bass.”

Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode 17: Across the Pond featuring Louis Langrée Mar 13, 2019

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This episode features conversations with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Music Director Louis Langrée and percussionists Richard Jensen and Michael Culligan about the exciting new critical edition of Gershwin’s An American in Paris – taxi horns and all – and realizing the full sonic power of Varèse’s massive Amériques.

Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode 16: It Takes a Village Feb 25, 2019

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A supportive community is key to having a vibrant arts scene and a top-tier orchestra in Cincinnati. To understand the magnitude of this support, consider that in the past decade alone, ArtsWave, Cincinnati’s united arts fund, has contributed over $35 million dollars to support the CSO. Simply put, the Orchestra’s impact would be significantly diminished without this funding support. On this episode, we talk to Alecia Kintner from ArtsWave and Cincinnati Pops Conductor John Morris Russell.

Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode 15: Looking Forward to 125 Feb 08, 2019

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With the announcement of the CSO’s 125th Anniversary season comes the launch of new initiatives both on and off the stage that seek to build on the Orchestra’s legacy. This coming season reflects not only the Orchestra’s artistry, but also a commitment to propelling the art form forward, fulfilling the CSO’s mission to seek and share inspiration, and advancing a vision to engage broader audiences and our wider community. From introducing an exciting new concert format, to experimenting with innovative performance elements to the commissioning of new American works, the 19-20 season affirms the CSO’s core value to be a place of experimentation. On this episode, we discuss the 125th anniversary season with CSO President Jonathan Martin and we also hear from Music Director Louis Langrée.

Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode 14: Musical Chairs Jan 22, 2019

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The CSO attracts talented musicians from around the world to become part of the community in Cincinnati. A major reason we launched this podcast was for listeners to get to know these musicians and on this episode, we talk with Associate Concertmaster Stefani Matsuo and Assistant Concertmaster Philip Marten. We’ll learn how they came to be musicians and find out about their respective roles in the Orchestra, particularly important in a season where the CSO is searching for a new concertmaster.

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