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Ars Perpetuum

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Musical Delights of the 17th Century Germanic Courts

Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 3:00 pm

First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati, 536 Linton St, Cincinnati OH, in Walnut Hills

Ars Perpetuum performs virtuosic music from the Germanic lands of the 17th century on period instruments. The program includes works by Valentini, Oswalt, Bertali, Mattias Weckmann, Johann Schmelzer and Daniel Speer. Fantastic historical performers Adam Bregman-sackbuts, Katharina Haun-cornetti, Keith Collins-dulcians, Lindsey Tootle- baroque violin, and Michael Unger-organ, join Sean McGhee-sackbuts for this afternoon of rare chamber and beautiful chamber works. More...

Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra

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Jack and Lucille Wonnell Memorial Concerto Competition for Young Artists
Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church, 10345 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, OH 45242
Join us for an inspiring evening that supports young musicians, celebrates artistic achievement, and reflects BAMSO’s commitment to education, access, and excellence. The concert is free and open to the public, making it an unforgettable experience for music lovers of all ages. More...

Memorial Day Concert: This We'll Defend

Monday, May 25, 2026 | 7 pm

Tom Stone Amphitheater, 4343 Cooper Road Blue Ash, Ohio 45242-5699

This We’ll Defend is a powerful Memorial concert honoring the service, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of those who have served our nation. Through a moving blend of patriotic classics and deeply reflective works, the Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra invites the community to remember, reflect, and give thanks.

Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Well behaved pets are welcome.

Chamber Music Cincinnati

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ISRAELI CHAMBER PROJECT with Antje Weithass

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 7:30 pm
Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

The Israeli Chamber Project was created as a means to give something back to the community where the ensemble began their musical education, and to showcase Israeli culture through its music and musicians. Now in its second decade, this dynamic group comprises strings, winds, harp, and piano, and brings together some of today's most distinguished musicians for chamber music concerts and educational and outreach programs both in Israel and abroad. Antje Weithass performs with the ICP on this tour. In 2024, Gramophone named her recording of Beethoven piano sonatas with pianist Dénes Várjon one of the “50 Greatest Beethoven Recordings.” An International Joseph Joachim Violin Competition winner, she became its artistic director in 2019. More...

Quatuor Ébène

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 7:30 pm

Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Pierre Colombet, violin | Gabriel Le Magadure, violin
Marie Chilemme, viola | Yuya Okamoto, cello

Each season, we present one of the still-active ensembles from the BBC-named “Ten Greatest String Quartet Ensembles of All Time.” This season, it is the Cincinnati debut of the Quatuor Ébène. Foremost among their recordings are Beethoven’s 16 string quartets, recorded on six continents between May 2019 and January 2020. Following their 20th stage anniversary, they crowned this achievement by performing the complete Beethoven cycle in venues including the Philharmonie de Paris, Alte Oper Frankfurt, the Vienna Konzerthaus, Switzerland’s Verbier Festival, and Carnegie Hall. More...

Chamber Music Network

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ChamberPalooza! 2026

Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 12 noon to 4 pm

Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Mark your calendars for another chamber music extravaganza with a wealth of talent from local musicians!

This year we will feature a world premiere piano quartet by Austin Jaquith, composer of concert and film music, as well as a conductor and music professor at Cedarville University. Watch our website or our Facebook page for more news soon!

Christ Church Cathedral

318 East 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Convenient parking is located in the Queen City Square Garage across the street from the cathedral’s Fourth Street entrance. See all the music offerings here.

Concordia Choir in Concert
March 4, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Michael Culloton conducts the 68-voice a cappella choir in a varied concert ranging from Renaissance motets to contemporary choral works. “You MUST see them - it’s an unforgettable experience!” says Eric Whitacre.

Stabat Mater
March 29, 2026 | 3:00 pm
Stabat Mater is a 13th-century hymn that describes the suffering of Mary as she witnessed the crucifixion of her son, Jesus. Cathedral director of music StephanCasurella conducts two settings of the text: Pergolesi’s beloved Stabat Materand a setting for choir, strings, and harp by Paul Mealor. Suggested donation: $15.

Music Live at Lunch
Tuesdays | 12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Christ Church Cathedral, 318 East 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Music Live at Lunch is a free, weekly concert series featuring a variety of music. Bring your own lunch or buy one at the Cathedral. When Cincinnati Public Schools close due to inclement weather, Music Live at Lunch will also be canceled. More...

March 3, 2026 | Jim Loughery, Piano
March 10, 2026 | Laney and the Tramps
March 17, 2026 | Boutique
March 24, 2026 | The Jimmy Leach Trio
March 31, 2026 | Heri et Hodie
April 7 | Wild Carrot
April 14 | Queen City Vintage Vibe
April 21 | Covington High School Choir
April 28 | Donald Broerman (guitar) & Michael Ronstadt (cello)

Cincinnati String Project

Empowering students through music and mentorship. Playing chamber music requires players to lead, follow, and persevere, all skills essential to success in school, relationships, and work. The Cincinnati String Project provides students with collaborative experiences that help them build these valuable skills. More...

“Breaking New Ground” - CSP Quartet

Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 5:00 pm

All Saints Episcopal Church, 6301 Parkman Place, Cincinnati, OH 45213

Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 5:00 pm

Temple Sholom, 10828 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash OH 45242

We close our season with “Breaking New Ground”, a program featuring Beethoven’s “Harp” Quartet (so named for all the plucking in the first movement), and a world premiere by our own violinist, Mable Lecrone, along with music by the Danish String Quartet. The concert is followed by a catered reception, and all proceeds go to our free education program! More...

Classical Revolution

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OTR Sax Quartet
Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 7:00 pm

OTR Sax Quartet with violinist Greta Propp, pianist Jim Loughery, and pianist Brianna Matzke.

DuoMente, clarinetist Laura Sabo, and more TBA!

Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 7:00 pm

concert:nova

We invite you to to imagine the possibilities as we continue to push the boundaries of experiential music-making.
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Cincinnati Sandbox

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 7:30 pm

Cohen Family Studio Theater - UC-CCM, 290 CCM Boulevard, Cincinnati, OH, 4522
Grammy-nominated Sandbox Percussion and violinist Kristin Lee explore the beauty of creative reuse in this concert of new music performed on found and recycled objects. More....

From One to Another

Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 7:30  pm

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
This immersive walking concert leads audiences through the museum in a chain of musical duos, each responding to specific exhibitions and the building’s location on the Ohio River, a historic gateway to freedom. Featuring music from the past and the present, the program draws meaning from Cincinnati’s history as a stop on the Underground Railroad. More...

CSO Winstead Chamber Music Series

Wilks Studio at Music Hall, 1241 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Formerly known as the Cincinnati Symphony Chamber Players, this inaugural season features music that will enhance your love for chamber music and leave you feeling inspired —curated by your very own CSO musicians and performed in the intimate setting of Wilks Studio at Music Hall. More...

QUARTETS THROUGH TIME

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 7:30 pm
Grażyna Bacewicz Quartet for Four Violins

Bedřich Smetana String Quartet No. 1, From My Life

Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet No. 10, The Harp
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STORIES IN SOUND

Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 7:30 pm

Perfect for curious ears and seasoned listeners alike, this program spins musical tales with a splash of humor. Gernot Wolfgang’s New York Moments paints a jazz-tinged portrait of city life — rhythmic, sleek and full of surprises. Martinů’s cheeky La Revue de Cuisine is a witty, dance-inspired suite drawn from his playful ballet about love and rivalry among kitchen utensils. The evening closes with Brahms’s Piano Trio No. 2, a heartfelt work that anchors the program with a striking balance between light and dark. More...

Linton Chamber Music

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The Art of the String Quartet
CALIDORE STRING QUARTET

March 15, 2026 | 4:00 pm

Jeffrey Myers, violin | Ryan Meehan, violin

Jeremy Berry, viola | Estelle Choi, cello

Take a journey of exploration through a groundbreaking Beethoven work with an exquisite slow movement known for moving the great master himself to tears. Also featured on this program is a lyrical, action-packed quartet by Haydn and an elegiac, “self-portrait” by Shostakovich. More...

Matinée Musicale Cincinnati

All concerts at Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Subscriptions available now for our 2025-2026 Recital Series! Click here for more information.

Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, piano

Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 3 pm

Winner of the 2024 Leeds International Piano Competition and recipient of the Dame Fanny Waterman Gold Medal, 25-year-old Canadian pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko has been celebrated by audiences, critics and composers alike for his communicative power, refined technical command and artistic maturity. More...

Ziggy and Miles, duo guitarists
Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 3 pm

Winners of the 2023 Young Concert Artists International Auditions! More..

Peanut Butter and Jam

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Winter Winds

Get up close and personal with the instruments of the woodwind family. Find out what makes these beautiful instruments unique while moving and grooving to music that explores weather! As always, PB&J concerts are free, and no one is expected to sit still! More...

February 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Heritage Presbyterian Church 6546 S. Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH
March 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Northside Branch Library 4219 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati OH
March 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Westwood First Presbyterian Church 3331 Koenig Ave., Cincinnati, OH

Spring 2026: Music With Madcap: The Gingerbread Man
Begins March 21, 2026

Our musician friends and the folks at Madcap Puppets team up to tell the story of the Gingerbread Man, with a special guest appearance from Herr Brahms! Join the piano, violin, and cello for some fuzzy fun! More...

Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church

10345 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
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St. B @ 3
Sunday afternoons at 3 pm at St. Barnabas Church

Jimmy Leach Jazztet

Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 3 pm

Singer and trumpeter Jimmy Leach leads a group of Ohio's most talented musicians performing music by jazz greats like Louis Armstrong, Chet Baker, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday, as well as contemporary artists like Chris Botti, Elton John, Billy Joel, and Stevie Wonder.

YPCC Sings Broadway

Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 3 pm

30 Young Professionals Choral Collective singers will entertain with beloved Broadway tunes new and old.

Summerfair Cincinnati
7850 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati, OH 45230.

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Summermusik

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Owanbe

Thursday, March 12 2026 | 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm

Artsville, 5021 Whetsel Ave, Cincinnati, OH 4522

Let’s party! Owanbe is an extravagant Nigerian party highlighted by music, dance, and fashion. Join a Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra string quintet and performers from Bi-Okoto Cultural Center as we celebrate the music and culture of West Africa. Pay What You Decide. Full ticket prices are $40 for Adults, $25 for Young Professionals Under 40, and $12 for Students/Children. More...

An Evening with Tunde

Friday, March 13 2026 | 7:30 pm

House of Joy Christian Church, 3220 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45225
Meet musical trailblazer Babatunde “Hip Hopera” Akinboboye for a special recital featuring Tunde’s innovative Hip Hopera compositions. Amassing over one million followers on social media, Babatunde discusses how his music bridges diasporic traditions, fusing influences from his Yoruba heritage, Negro spirituals, and classical opera to modern hip-hop as well as conversations about identity, innovation, and the future of classical performance. More...

Roots with Babatunde “Hip Hopera” Akinboboye

Sunday, March 15 2026 | 7:00 pm

Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church, 9991 Wayne Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215
Babatunde “Hip Hopera” Akinboboye joins Summermusik’s resident ensemble, the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, for the grand finale of We Are One: Roots! Explore both West African and African American traditions while honoring the legacy of Black musical innovation with spirituals, Babatunde’s “Hip Hopera”, and more. More...