Now in its 31st season, the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra continues to bring its unique brand of culture and entertainment to Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati area.
The orchestra is conducted by James R. Cassidy.
In 2022-2023, KSO will move four of its five programs back to Greaves Concert Hall on NKU’s campus and return to reserved seating/tiered pricing.
The season starts on Saturday, October 22nd.
As with last season, the concerts will be live-streamed for $35 per ticket, or $150 for all five concerts, with the best seats in the house.
Mark your calendars now for a season of spectacular entertainment.
Bramsikan vs Wagner Krat
Saturday, October 22nd at 7:30pm
Greaves Concert Hall, NKU
The debate between the traditional conservative school of symphony and chamber music advocated by Johannes Brahms in the 19th century and the progressive, harmonically complex and heavily orchestrated epic forms favored by Richard Wagner is a matter of composition It has led families, musicians, critics, and audiences to tune in to one musical or the other. camp.
KSO thought it might be fun to have a debate between the two music people. Each composer provides the opening greetings of the symphony (Rienzi Overture, Symphony No. 3) and reverses the order of the responses (5 Hungarian Dances, “Prelude and Love Staff”). ) before each utters a brief concluding remark (“Ride of the Valkyries” Hungarian Dance No. 5).
The audience brandishes buttons cheering on the nominee composers. An online survey will determine the winner.
orchestra puzzle
Saturday, November 12, 2022 7:30
Greaves Concert Hall, NKU
When pop music traverses symphonic territory, it is often iconoclasts who make the forays. Frank Zappa has certainly forged his own path with his brand of rock music, leaving his final impression in 1992 with a collection of short symphonies under the banner of The Yellow Shark.
1970s and 80s glam rocker/composer David Bowie and musician/producer Brian Eno teamed up with minimalist composer Philip Glass after writing songs for Bowie’s Low and Heroes albums to create their Incorporated the songs “Subterraneans” and “Abdulmajid” into the Glass “Low” Symphony and “Heroes” Symphonic Ballet.
It’s rare on earth to be able to experience these works live.
Don’t miss them in Northern Kentucky.
happy feet
Saturday, January 21, 2023 7:30
Greaves Concert Hall (NKU)
Some of the world’s most beloved symphonies are found in dance and ballet music. To discover unique and compelling music, KSO presents his 3 moving and diverse his 20 by Aaron Copeland (Billy the Kid Suite), William Grant Still (Surge) and Manuel de Falla (The Tricorn Hat). I found the ballet score of the century. A tale of wild west outlaws, African hunting festivals and Spanish seduction.
The music and stories are colorful, employing cowboy tunes, ceremonial drums and chants, flamenco flair and sizzle. The Young Professionals Choral Collective and mezzo-soprano Quinn Ankrum make their KSO debut.
“They are great!”
Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Greaves Concert Hall (NKU)
Because KSO tends to favor thematic programming, it is often unacceptable to present classic works without an associated story or concept.
For decades, KSO musicians have requested Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 (“The Great” in C major).
In 1992, KSO’s first guest artist, Michael Chertok, performs Mozart’s exuberant Piano Concerto No. 23.
Swing revival meets electro swing
Saturday, May 13, 2023 7:30
Newport Car Barn (Newport)
KSO’s “Devou-Doo Daddies” is a subscription series dedicated to swing revival movements from the early to mid-1990s (Royal Crown Revue, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Squirrel Nut Zippers, etc.) and adding 2020s swing. will debut in A component of that high-energy swing dance music.
Today’s global electro swing (Parov Stelar, Caro Emerald, Swingrowers, etc.) infuses its swing sound with elements of hip-hop, making KSO fair game for incorporation and evolution. KSO invites patrons to grab his dance partner and get ready for swings old and new at the Newport Car Barn.
KSO concludes its 31st campaign with a Millennial vs Gen Z Swing.
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For 30 seasons, KSO has differentiated itself from more traditional orchestral offerings through unique thematic presentations and a mission to make the symphony and concert experience engaging, accessible and affordable. rice field.
Tickets to each show this year are $35, the same as they have been for years, and you’ll experience incredible musicians, guest artists, and innovative programming unique to the region.
For those who need to stay home, KSO will continue to live stream each concert (using multiple cameras).
Subscribers to all five shows save $25 for in-person, priority seating, flexible use, and access to live streams.
Tickets are available online at kyso.org or by calling (859) 431-6216.
Art/photo courtesy of KSO