CALENDAR
In alphabetical order:
Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
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All events are free and open to the public.
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Announcing the winners of our 2024 Jack and Lucille Wonnell Young Artist Concerto Competition!
All 1st prize winners will be featured on BAMSO's Young Artist Concert March 16 to kick off our 38th season!
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38th Season Opener: Young Artist Concerto Competition Winners
March 16, 2025 | 7:00 pm
Featuring the 1st prize winners of the Jack and Lucille Wonnell Young Artist Concerto Competition!
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Memorial Day
May 26, 2025 | 7:00 pm
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Patriotic Concert
July 3, 2025 | 7:30 pm​​​​​
Chamber Music Cincinnati
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Isidore String Quartet with Jeremy Denk, piano
Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Memorial Hall OTR, 1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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HAYDN: String Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 76 (Erdödy), No. 4, “Sunrise”, Hob. III:78
CHILDS: String Quartet No.3, “Unrequited” (2015)
BRAHMS: Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34 ​
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Jerusalem Quartet
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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HAYDN: Quartet in Bb-Major, Op 50, No. 1 (“Prussian”), Op. 76
SHOSTAKOVICH: Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110
MOZART: Quartet in C-Major, K. 465 (“Dissonance”)
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Chamber Music Network
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See photos and video from ChamberPalooza 2024!
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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.​​​​
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Voices in Exile
Cincinnati’s Vocal Arts Ensemble
March 1, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Under the direction of Elena Sharkova, Cincinnati’s Vocal Arts Ensemble presents a concert that explores the strength, ingenuity, and faith that kept composers such as Shostakovich, Schittke, Prokofiev, and Sviridov writing and performing under the brutal censorship and fear of the Russian state. More...
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“Shrove Sunday” Jazz Mass
March 2, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:15 am
Join us for a festive jazz Eucharist on the Last Sunday after the Epiphany.
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Choral Evensong
March 2, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Begin your week with a time of reflection as you hear ancient texts of prayer and praise sung by the Christ Church Cathedral Choir and the Calvary Episcopal Church Choir.
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YPCC Concert: Kaleidoscope
March 11, 2025 | 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Young Professionals Choral Collective (YPCC) performs a program exploring a wide spectrum of musical styles, ranging from classical choral traditions to bold and innovative contemporary compositions.
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Wilberforce University Chorus Concert
March 15, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00pm
The Wilberforce University Chorus performs under the direction of Dr. Justen Seay as part of its 2025 Spring Tour. The program will include selections from the chorus’s debut album A Brand-New Day. No admission charge.
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CCO Concert: Spirit Chief Names the Animal People
March 23, 2025 | 4:00 - 5:15 pm
Featuring pianist Connor Chee, Hoop Dancer Starr Chief Eagle, and the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, this exploratory program designed for children ages 8-13 and their families teaches participants about the importance of water in Native American culture. The concert is preceded by children’s activities at 3:00 pm.
​Queen City Freedom Band Concert
March 29, 2025 | 3:00 - 4:15 pm
Join Queen City Freedom Band and special guest Jim Obergefell for a concert featuring the local debut of John and Jim by Dr. Viet Cuong, a piece commissioned for the 2024 Pride Bands Alliance Annual Conference that celebrates Ohioans Jim Obergefell and John Arthur who brought marriage equality to the United States of America.
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Christ Church Music Live at Lunch
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
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...
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Lagniappe
March 4, 2025 | 12:10 - 1:00pm
LAGNIAPPE (*pronounced Lan-yap) means a little something extra in Cajun French. Come listen as this esteemed group of musicians takes us to a musical world native to Louisiana.
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Danielle Hundley, Scott Schilling, & Leslie Strattion (Flute, Viola, & Harp)
March 11, 2025 | 12:10 - 1:00pm
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Queen City Vintage Vibe
March 18, 2025 | 12:10 - 1:00 pm
Come listen to jazz interpretations of musical classics performed by the quartet Queen City Vintage Vibe.​
​The Faux Frenchmen
March 25, 2025 | 12:10 - 1:00 pm
The Faux Frenchmen are acoustic guitarists Brian Lovely and George Cunningham, acoustic bassist Don Aren, and violinist Paul Patterson. They’ve played Hot Club-driven gypsy jazz in and around Cincinnati and the Eastern and Midwestern U.S. since 2002.​
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Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra Summermusik
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Passage of the River
Friday, March 21, 2025
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Preconcert performance by students from Cincinnati Music Village
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm: Indian Dance Music
Dancer, director, and producer Padma Chebrolu will offer a live dance performance featuring traditional Indian music interspersed with excerpts from her short film, “Passage of the River,” which explores the deep connections between life, heritage, and the natural world, set along the culturally rich and historically significant Ohio River. At the end, attendees will have the opportunity to learn a few basic Indian dance steps. More...
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Connor Chee Public Piano Master Class
Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
First Unitarian Church, Clifton
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Spirit Chief Names the Animal People
Sunday, March 23, 2025 | 4:00 pm
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A Requiem for Water
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 7:30 pm
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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...
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"New Perspectives"
Join us for a program featuring Ravel’s famous string quartet, as well as a tribute to James Brown by renowned jazz pianist, Vijay Iyer! All proceeds go to support our education programs in Norwood and Winton Woods!
Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 5:00  pm - 6:30 pm
New City Presbyterian Church, 4400 Floral Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45212
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Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Temple Sholom, 10828 Kenwood Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45242
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Sunday, March 23, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
All Saints Episcopal Church, 6301 Parkman Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45213
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Classical Revolution
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March 9| 7:00 pm
The Loon, 4027 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Violinists Kori Hill & Leif Fairfield, pianist James Loughery, and more TBA
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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Memory Box: featuring Sarah Hennies
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 7:30  pm - 8:30 pm
Contemporary Arts Center - Black Box Theater, 44 East 6th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202​​​​​
concertnova presents Sarah Hennies as we explore queer & trans identity, psychoacoustics, and the social and neurological conditions underlying creative thought with an immersive installation from local artist Lizzy Duquette. More...
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Meet in the Middle: Black Midwest Music and Photography w/Asa Featherstone
Monday, April 14, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Explore the meeting point between music and photography through an examination of Black midwestern identity with photographer Asa Featherstone IV. Bring home your own unique photo book with your ticket. More...
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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...
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Rossini always had a flair for the dramatic and his Duetto for Cello and Double Bass is no exception. The piece delights in depth of color, tone and richness, revealing witty melodies and soulful virtuosity. Fauré’s Piano Quartet is a passionate personal statement of the composer, evoking a more somber and serious mood throughout. Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 9, the third in his series of Razumovsky quartets, oscillates between darkness and light while churning with emotional depth and innovative plays on harmony. More...
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Linton Chamber Music
First Unitarian Church, 536 Linton Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219
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​Linton Chamber Music: Souvenir de Florence
March 16, 2025 | 4:00 pm
First Unitarian Church, 536 Linton St. , Cincinnati, OH 45219
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March 17, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Congregation Beth Adam, 10001 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland, Ohio 45140
Tchaikovsky portrays his fond memories of Italy through the rich sonority of six strings in his Souvenir de Florence. This program also features a string quintet by a young and inspired Mozart* and opens with Arensky’s imaginative quartet with two cellos that he dedicated to the memory of his close colleague, Tchaikovsky.
Artists: Jaime Laredo, violin, Cathy Meng Robinson, violin, Milena Pájaro-van de Stadt, viola, James Thompson, viola, Peter Wiley, cello, Sharon Robinson, cello. ​​More...
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Peanut Butter and Jam: Brasstacular!
Join us in our salute to the members of the brass family! You’ll want to join the parade and toot your own horn after hearing the bold, brazen, and brassy sounds of these instruments. Our very own brass quintet will have you moving, marching and dancing to the bold sounds of these fantastic instruments. More...​
March 1 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Heritage Presbyterian Church 6546 S. Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason OH
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March 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Northside Branch Library 4219 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati OH
March 8 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Westwood First Presbyterian Church 3331 Koenig Ave., Cincinnati OH
Peanut Butter and Jam: Jack & the Beanstalk
Our friends from Madcap puppets join the violin, cello, and piano to bring the story of Jack and the Beanstalk to life! Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, come find out how Jack outwits the tricky giant! Peanut Butter and Jam brings families together for musical fun and an exciting introduction to classical music.
March 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lakeside Presbyterian Church 2690 Dixie Hwy., Lakeside Park KY
April 3 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Harriet Beecher Stowe House 2950 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati OH
April 5 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Heritage Presbyterian Church 6546 S. Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason OH
April 9 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
College Hill Branch Library 1400 W North Bend Rd, Cincinati OH
April 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Child Focus -- The Carter Center 4286 Wuebold Ln, Cincinnati OH
April 19 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
Union Presbyterian Church 10259 US Hwy 42, Union KY
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Matinée Musicale Cincinnati
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Lawrence Brownlee, Tenor
Sunday, March 9, 2025 | 5:00 pm
Memorial Hall, OTR, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Heralded regular at the Metropolitan Opera, Isabel Leonard continues to thrill audiences both in the opera house and on the concert stage. More...
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Martin James Bartlett, Piano
Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 5;00 pm
Memorial Hall, OTR, Cincinnati, OH 45202
This British piano virtuoso lays with a maturity and elegance far beyond his years. More...
Ohio Music Teachers Association
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CHAMBER MUSIC DAY
Saturday, April 26- 2025 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
At Miami University, Oxford, OH
Rictor Noren, Professor of Violin and Viola at the Boston Conservatory, will conduct master classes in Souers Recital Hall, Miami University. Contact Marion at perazam@miamioh.edu or Dr. Sarah Kim at kimsj3@miamioh.edu for more information!
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
Seven Hills Baroque
March 9, 2025 | 3:00 pm
Cincinnati Choral Society
May 4, 2025 | 3:00 pm
Slavic Voices
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Summerfair Cincinnati
7850 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati, OH 45230.
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Friday, May 30, 2025 | 12 noon - 7 pm
Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday, June 1, 2025 | 10 am - 5 pm