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Renowned pianist Orion Weiss joins Ariel Quartet in March 25...

Event: March 25, 2025 7:30 PM

The Ariel Quartet, CCM's String Quartet-in-Residence, concludes its 2024-25 season with a program featuring music by Beethoven and Hungarian composer Ernő Dohnányi. Joined by pianist Orion Weiss, the concert takes place Tuesday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Robert J. Werner Recital Hall. Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office.

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Watch selections from the CCM Philharmonia's Feb. 19 concert

March 14, 2025

The CCM Philharmonia student orchestra continued its 2024-25 concert season on Feb. 19, performing works inspired by the natural wonders and legends of Northern Europe and Russia. Dubbed "Northern Lights," the eclectic program included concertos by composers Alexander Scriabin and Sergei Prokofiev, giving student soloists a chance to shine. Selections from that concert are now available for on-demand viewing.

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REVIEW: CCM's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' an 'exuberant triumph

March 10, 2025

The Cincinnati Business Courier praises UC College-Conservatory of Music's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Presented as part of the Opera Series on March 6-9, the production was directed by Robin Guarino and conducted by alumni guest artist William Langley.

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CCM Wind Symphony goes to the movies with John Williams...

Event: March 12, 2025 7:30 PM

The CCM Wind Symphony continues their season with Summon the Heroes: A John Williams Celebration. Featuring music from beloved blockbusters like Star Wars and Indiana Jones, the concert is a chance for audiences to experience movie magic in the concert hall. Rounding out the program is Gershwin’s showstopping Rhapsody in Blue, performed by CCM pianist Trinity Le. The concert takes place Wednesday March 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Corbett Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office.

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CCM alumni advance to Met Opera's Laffont Competition Finals

March 10, 2025

The Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition, one of the most prestigious singing competitions in the world, recently announced the full list of its national semifinalists. Of the 20 semifinalists, 5 of the singers hold degrees from the UC College-Conservatory of Music.

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CCM Opera presents Britten's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Event: March 6, 2025 12:00 AM

Step into a world of enchantment as the UC College-Conservatory of Music's Opera Series presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream." This opera fuses William Shakespeare's beloved romantic comedy with Benjamin Britten's stunning musical score. This captivating production, directed by CCM Opera Professor Robin Guarino, offers a fresh perspective on the classic tale, exploring themes of love, transformation, and the power of the natural world.

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CCM Choirs and Orchestra join forces for Brahms' powerful Requiem

Event: March 4, 2025 7:30 PM

The CCM Concert Orchestra is joined by both the CCM Chamber Choir and the CCM Chorale, as well as guest ensemble Musica Sacra, for Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem, one of the most beloved works in the canon. The concert, which also features a world premiere by CCM Composition student Siyuan Kang, takes place Tuesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Corbett Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office.

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UC's Bearcats Pantry and Resource Center opens new digs

February 27, 2025

UC officials opened new space for the Bearcats Pantry and Resource Center with a grand reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The new pantry space is on the main floor of Stratford Heights, Building 16, on the Uptown campus.

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CCM presents In The Spotlight: A Celebration of Rising Talent

Event: March 13, 2025 6:00 PM

UC College-Conservatory of Music is proud to introduce “In The Spotlight,” a new event showcasing the talents of graduating students from Musical Theatre, Acting and Theatre Design and Production (TDP)! Hosted by CCMpower, a dedicated group of friends and alumni fueling the future of the arts, this inaugural showcase extravaganza offers audiences an exclusive opportunity to experience the work of CCM’s next generation of performing and creative artists.

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Opera Fusion: New Works program extended by three years

February 13, 2025

Cincinnati Opera has announced a generous donation in support of Opera Fusion: New Works (OF:NW), its joint creative venture with the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). The company has received an anonymous gift that will extend OF:NW by three years.

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UC Alumni Association names top alumni award winners

February 12, 2025

Each year, the UC Alumni Association (UCAA) honors a select few of its more than 350,000 alumni based on their career accomplishments and contributions to the university and community, recognizing them during Alumni Week festivities.

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Two CCM alums retire after decades of making a difference in NY

February 11, 2025

UC College-Conservatory of Music alumni Leslie Jones and Dalia Sakas will retire from the Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School, an institution dedicated to providing music education to the blind and visually impaired after decades of service.

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CCM Summer presents Film Scoring Summit for high school students

Event: April 5, 2025 10:00 AM

Do you have a favorite film music theme? Have you ever wondered how film scores come to life? Discover the art of film scoring during the one-day Film Scoring Summit at UC's College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). Led by Professor Jasmine Guo, the Film Scoring Summit is a free event for rising 10th-12th grade students. Participants will delve into the magic of music in film, experiment with scoring and learn about CCM's Commercial Music Production (CMP) program. The Summit ends with a tour of CCM's recording studios and a Q&A session with faculty.

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CCM Prep, Benjamin Carlson-Berne Fund expand free lessons for...

February 7, 2025

Cincinnati's Movers and Makers magazine recently featured CCM Prep and the Benjamin Carlson-Berne Scholarship Fund (BCB). A new partnership between CCM Prep and the BCB Fund will continue its mission to provide instrumental or vocal classical music lessons for underserved youth in the Cincinnati community and provide support to select Cincinnati Public School instrumental music programs.

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Register to attend UC conference on artificial intelligence and...

Event: February 20, 2025 9:00 AM

UC Vice President and Chief Digital Officer Bharath Prabhakaran invites current UC students, faculty and staff to attend the Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) AI & Emerging Technology Symposium in Tangeman University Center, Thursday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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CCM Wind Symphony presents 'Inspirations' concert on Feb. 2

Event: February 2, 2025 4:00 PM

The CCM Wind Symphony is joined by the Cincinnati Wind Band and the CCM Trombone Choir to present a thrilling concert of collaborations, culminating in a performance of Respighi’s epic Pines of Rome. Titled "Inspirations" the performance is at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2 in Corbett Auditorium.

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