Anne Arenstein

3 weeks ago | citybeat.com | Brian Baker |Anne Arenstein

Jeremy Harrison has self-deprecating, perhaps unfairly harsh observations on his contributions to Cincinnati's music scene over the past two decades. He summarizes his time with hard rock sleaze masters Banderas and the nuanced but still louder-than-God's-wrath Honeyspiders with surprising humility. "I'm always the shittiest musician in the room, but I'd have some good ideas," Harrison says over beers at the Northside Yacht Club, the skilled mixologist's employer.

1 month ago | citybeat.com | Anne Arenstein |Noah Moore

Summermusik’s We Are One series showcases Native American and Asian Indian artistic responses to the world’s most vital natural resource. We Are One: Water runs March 21-25 with music, dance, film and presentations by area environmental and cultural groups, including two family-friendly events. Most performances are free. Featured performers include SCPA and CCM alumnus Connor Chee, Lakota hoop dancer Starr Chief Eagle and award-winning filmmaker and dancer Padma Chebrolu.

2 months ago | citybeat.com | Anne Arenstein |Jason Gargano

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has announced CSO Music Director Designate Cristian Mǎcelaru’s first season as music director. The 2025-26 season celebrates the CSO and America’s multi-cultural history with revered classics, new and commissioned works, including new poetry from former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove and world-class soloists, including CSO principal players.

Jan 23, 2025 | citybeat.com | Anne Arenstein |Katherine Barrier

Cristian Mǎcelaru, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s Music Director Designate, returns to Cincinnati for his first 2025 concert with the CSO on Feb. 8 and 9, joined by violin phenom Randall Goosby. “Southwestern Shakedown” from Wynton Marsalis’ Blues Symphony opens the program. Goosby performs Ernest Chausson’s “Poème”and Florence Price’s “Violin Concerto No. 2,” followed by Dvořák’s beloved “Symphony No. 9,” From the New World.

Sep 4, 2024 | citybeat.com | Anne Arenstein

When conductor Louis Langrée departed last May, he left the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) at the top of its game - a supple, flexible ensemble whose performances of contemporary works were often as thrilling as those of symphonic warhorses. The CSO's 2024-25 season reflects the orchestra's stature as it anticipates the arrival of Music Director Designate Christian Măcelaru, who arrives in February.