Cornucopia of Events at CCM in 2013-14
Get thee to CCM next season, for the performing arts overflow.
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music presents nearly 1,000 events annually and is, according to its web site, “the largest single source of performing and media arts events in the state of Ohio.” Events range from solo recitals to fully staged opera and musical theater productions.
To be seen and heard during CCM’s 2013-14 main stage season will be Gaetano Donizetti’s comic opera “Don Pasquale”; “Owen Wingrave” by Benjamin Britten; “Singin’ in the Rain,” based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film musical; “Les Misérables” by Claude-Michel Schönberg; Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible“; “Metamorphoses” by Mary Zimmerman, based on Ovid’s classic poem; and the ballet “Giselle” by Adolphe Adam.
In addition, there will be a complete cycle of the Beethoven string quartets by CCM’s ensemble-in-residence, the Ariel Quartet; a staged performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “St. John Passion" (to be presented in conjunction with the Constella Festival of Music and Fine Arts); John Adams’ opera-oratorio “El Niño”; anniversary tributes to Richard Wagner, Giuseppe Verdi and Britten and a jazz salute to the Rolling Stones, among many others.
The season opens Sept. 22 in Corbett Auditorium with the French language version of Verdi’s “Don Carlos” in a two-part concert performance by the CCM Concert and Philharmonia Orchestras (acts I-III and III-V, respectively) with the CCM Chamber Choir and Chorale under the baton of conductor Mark Gibson.
The perennial “Feast of Carols,” “Pianopalooza” and PRISM concerts will return, as will the annual concerto concert featuring winners of CCM’s concerto competition.
Subscriptions and flex ticket packages go on sale June 17, single tickets beginning Sept. 9. For further information, contact the CCM box office at (513) 556-4183, or visit http://www.ccm.uc.edu
Season highlights:
“Don Carlos” by Giuseppe Verdi (French language version). Sept. 22. Corbett Auditorium. CCM Concert Orchestra (acts I-III), 2 p.m. Philharmonia Orchestra (acts III-V), 7 p.m. CCM Chamber Choir and Chorale. Mark Gibson, conductor.
“Satisfaction – The Music of the Rolling Stones.” Sept. 29, 7 p.m. Corbett Auditorium. CCM Jazz Ensembles. Matt Harris, guest artist/arranger. Scott Belck and Dominic Marino, conductors.
Arthur Miller, “The Crucible.” Oct. 2 (preview), Oct. 3-6, Patricia Corbett Theater. Richard E. Hess, director.
“Wagner – Redemption Through Love.” Oct. 12, 8 p.m. Corbett Auditorium. Amy Johnson, soprano. Tom Baresel, tenor. Kenneth Shaw, bass. Mark Gibson, conductor.
“Singin’ in the Rain.” Oct. 31-Nov. 3. Corbett Auditorium. Based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film. Diane Lala, director. Roger Grodsky, musical director. Patti James and Diane Lala, choreographers.
Johann Sebastian Bach, “St. John Passion.” Nov. 3, 5 p.m. Christ Church Cathedral. Jeffrey Thompson, tenor. Earl Rivers, conductor. Omer Ben Seadia, stage director. Presented in conjunction with the Constella Festival of Music and Fine Arts.
Benjamin Britten, “Owen Wingrave.” Nov. 21-24. Patricia Corbett Theater. Nicholas Muni, director. Conductor to be announced.
“Benjamin Britten at 100.” Nov. 22, 8 p.m. Corbett Auditorium. Britten, “Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.” Britten, Violin Concerto. Elgar, “Enigma Variations.” Santa J. Ono, narrator. Mark Gibson, conductor.
Duke Ellington’s “Nutcracker Suite” and Holiday Concert. Nov. 24, 2 and 7 p.m. Corbett Auditorium. CCM Jazz Ensembles. CCM Musical Theater Dancers. Scott Belck and Dominic Marino, conductors. Diane Lala, choreographer.
“Feast of Carols.” Dec. 7, 5 p.m. Dec. 8, 2 and 5 p.m. Corbett Auditorium. CCM Chamber Choir and Chorale. UC Men’s and Women’s Choruses. Cincinnati Children’s Choir. CCM Concerto Orchestra. Guest choirs from Anderson, Lakota East and Mason High Schools. Earl Rivers, Marie Bucoy-Calavan, Michael Fuchs and Robyn Lana, conductors.
The Ariel Quartet Presents “The Cycle.” Jan. 23, 8 p.m. Corbett Auditorium. Beethoven, String Quartets Op. 18, No. 1, in F Major; Op. 95 in F Minor (“Serioso”); and Op. 127 in E-flat Major.
The Ariel Quartet Presents “The Cycle.” Jan. 25, 8 p.m. Corbett Auditorium. Beethoven, String Quartets Op. 18, No. 2, in G Major; Op. 59, No. 3, in C Major; and Op. 135 in F Major.
“Metamorphoses” by Mary Zimmerman. Feb. 5 (preview), Feb. 6-9. Patricia Corbett Theater. Based on a translation of the classic poem by Ovid by David R. Slavitt. D. Lynn Meyers, director.
Gerald Finley, baritone. Julius Drake, piano. Feb. 5, 8 p.m. Corbett Auditorium. CCM Busse Fund Guest Artist Recital.
“Pianopalooza IX.” Feb. 16, 7 p.m. Corbett Auditorium. CCM’s annual showcase of piano performance. Michael Chertock, director.
The Ariel Quartet Presents “The Cycle.” Feb. 20, 8 p.m. Corbett Auditorium. Beethoven, String Quartets Op. 18, No. 3, in D Major’ Op. 59, No. 2, in E Minor’ and Op. 131 in C-sharp Minor.
The Ariel Quartet Presents “The Cycle.” Feb. 22, 8 p.m. Corbett Auditorium. Beethoven, String Quartets Op. 18, No. 4, in C Minor; Op. 59, No. 1, in F Major.
PRISM XVII. Feb. 23, 4 p.m. Corbett Auditorium. CCM Wind Orchestra, Jazz Ensembles and special guests. Glenn D. Price, conductor.
“Les Misérables” by Claude-Michel Schönberg (music) and Alain Boubill and Jean-Marc Natel (lyrics). Feb. 26 (preview), Feb. 27-March 2, March 4-9. Patricia Corbett Theater. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo. English libretto by Herbert Kretzmer. Aubrey Berg, director. Steve Goers, musical director.
“American Voices XV.” John Adams, “El Niño.” March 2, 3 p.m. Corbett Auditorium. CCM Philharmonia, Chamber Choir and Chorale, Cincinnati Children’s Choir. Michael Maniaci, Eric Jurenas and Steven Richards, countertenors. Earl Rivers, conductor.
“Celebrate Youth.” March 8, 5 p.m. Corbett Auditorium. Cincinnati Children’s Choir. Featuring the 2013 winner of the national composition competition. Robyn Lana, director.
The Ariel Quartet Presents “The Cycle.” March 27, 8 p.m. Corbett Auditorium. Beethoven, String Quartets Op. 18, No. 5, in A Major’ Op. 130 in B-flat Major and Op. 133 in B-flat Major (“The Great Fugue”).
The Ariel Quartet Presents “The Cycle.” March 29, 8 p.m. Corbett Auditorium. Beethoven, String Quartets Op. 18, No. 5, in G-flat Major; Op. 74 in E-flat Major (“Of the Harps”) and Op. 132 in A Minor.
“Don Pasquale” by Gaetano Donizetti. April 3-6. Patricia Corbett Theater. Mark Gibson, conductor. Omer Ben Seadia, director.
“In Search of Garaj Mahal.” April 6, 4 p.m. Corbett Auditorium. CCM Jazz Ensembles. Fareed Haque, guitar. Scott Belck and Dominic Marino, conductors.
Annual Concerto Concert. April 11, 8 p.m. Patricia Corbett Theater. CCM Philharmonia Chamber Orchestra. Featuring winners of CCM’s annual concerto competition.
“Giselle.” April 17-19. Corbett Auditorium. Music by Adolphe Adam. Choreography by Jean Corralli, Jules Perrot and Marius Petipa. Jiang Qi, director. Conductor to be announced. Presented in celebration of the 50th anniversary of CCM Dance.
To view the season flyer, visit http://ccm.uc.edu/content/dam/ccm/docs/CCM201314SeasonFlyerFINAL.pdf