Fanfare Cincinnati Podcast

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Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode 13: Composer-in-Residence Jonathan Bailey Holland Jan 07, 2019

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Composer Jonathan Bailey Holland’s connection to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra dates back to the world premiere of Halcyon Sun in 2004. The relationship has continued through the years, and for the 2018-19 season, he is the CSO’s Composer-in-Residence. On this episode of our podcast, we talk to Jonathan Bailey Holland about his most recent commission for the CSO, which had its world premiere in November. We also talk to Education Programs Manager Becky Spiewak and University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music composition student Mabel Lecrone about the work Jonathan is doing in Cincinnati as part of his residency.

Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode 12: Musicians Behind the Music Dec 18, 2018

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We said from the very beginning that this podcast provides an opportunity for listeners to explore the world of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Pops, and the region's vibrant arts scene through conversations with performers, conductors and the people behind the scenes who make the music possible. On today's episode, we hear from two CSO musicians - Principal Clarinet Chris Pell, who recently joined the CSO, and Principal Trumpet Bob Sullivan, who re-joined the CSO after some years spent teaching at Northwestern University. We'll talk about how they came to be musicians, how they came to Cincinnati, and about their critically important roles within the Orchestra.

Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode 11: Engaging Audiences in the 21st Century Nov 26, 2018

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CSO President Jonathan Martin told the Business Courier in September that orchestras must be focused on relevance and value to succeed in the 21st century. In this episode of our podcast, we talk to Jonathan Martin, CSO Director of Audience Engagement Amber Ostaszewski and two curators for the Orchestra’s Friday Orange series about relevance, value and discovering ways to attract and engage audiences.

Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode 10: American Originals: 1918 featuring JMR Nov 08, 2018

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The year 1918 marked the end of the First World War and a cultural awakening in America. This episode focuses on the Cincinnati Pops’ highly-anticipated new album, American Originals: 1918, captured live at Music Hall and featuring popular music of that era. Pops Conductor John Morris Russell, Keyboardist Julie Spangler and Administrator Sam Strater dive into uniquely American sounds and talk about the collaborations with Rhiannon Giddens, Pokey LaFarge and Steep Canyon Rangers.

Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode 9: Music in the Media featuring Kathrine Nero & Janelle Gelfand Oct 19, 2018

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As the media landscape has gone through major changes in the past decade, so has local arts coverage. This episodes explores how that landscape affects arts organizations and journalists alike. Guests are longtime Cincinnati music critic and reporter Janelle Gelfand and journalist and anchor Kathrine Nero.

Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode 8: Don Quixote with Christian Colberg Oct 05, 2018

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A novel from over 400 years old – considered by many to be the first modern novel – has inspired centuries of music. This episode explores the world of Don Quixote with CSO Principal Viola Christian Colberg, who performs his own concerto inspired by the classic novel with the CSO in October, and Music Director Louis Langrée who built a concert program around interpretations of this classic story.

Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode 7: The Rite of Spring with Louis Langrée Sep 21, 2018

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Stravinsky’s iconic Rite of Spring started a revolution and changed the musical language. It is regarded by many to be the greatest composition of the 20th century and in this episode of our podcast, we discuss Stravinsky’s masterpiece with CSO Music Director Louis Langrée. Of course Rite of Spring opens with a famous solo bassoon line and we’ll also meet the CSO’s new Principal Bassoon, Chris Sales.

Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode 6: CSO 18/19 Preview Sep 11, 2018

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The 2018-19 Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra season is upon us. In this episode, we talk season highlights with the CSO’s new Director of Artistic Administration and Planning Nate Bachhuber and also find out what Music Director Louis Langrée was up to over the summer.

Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode 5: Star Wars Aug 22, 2018

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Star Wars is an iconic film that changed the cultural landscape with an equally iconic film score by John Williams. In advance of the Cincinnati Pops performances in September, this episode examines the cultural impact of Star Wars with Assistant Principal Trumpet Chris Kiradjeff, Pops Director of Artistic Administration Sam Strater and Conductor John Morris Russell.

Fanfare Cincinnati - Episode 4: Orchestra Auditions Pt 2 Aug 16, 2018

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The second of a two-part episode explores the highly competitive world of orchestra auditions. Paul Pietrowski, Director of Orchestra Personnel, offers insights into the audition process and learn about Principal Violist Christian Colberg’s journey.

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