Packing up to go on the road with the CSO

Written by Janelle Gelfand, jgelfand@enquirer.com Moving a symphony orchestra around Europe might not seem daunting at first. But then consider all the stuff that the 102 musicians of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra are taking along on their three-week, 11-concert tour in six countries, launching next week. Crews are loading 482 musical instruments and assorted pieces of equipment, adding up to nearly 19,000 pounds. VIDEO AND ARTICLE ON CINCINNATI.COM Continue reading Packing up to go on the road with the CSO

Halfway there. First concert rehearsal in Shanghai -Photos from Matt Zory

We have passed the halfway point for the Asia Tour with our first Shanghai performance and the last CSO concert for the Asia Tour. All of the exciting performances conducted by Louis Langrée, featuring pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai were met with cheers, long ovations, and calls for encores. Following the concert, Louis hosted a celebration for the musicians as a … Continue reading Halfway there. First concert rehearsal in Shanghai -Photos from Matt Zory