UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS
Bach Ensemble of St. Thomas: Resurrection
The Bach Ensemble Orchestra and Chorale,
Carlton Monroe, conductor
Handel Chandos Anthem No. 1, HWV 246
Bach Easter Oratorio, BWV 249
George Frideric Handel – Chandos Anthem No. 1, HWV 246 (“O, be joyful in the Lord”)
Composed around 1717–18 during Handel’s time at Cannons, the estate of the Duke of Chandos, this anthem is the first in a series of eleven works now known as the Chandos Anthems. Scored for modest forces, the work combines lively choral writing with solo passages and instrumental color. It reflects Handel’s emerging mastery in English church music and showcases the joyful spirit of Psalm 100.
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Johann Sebastian Bach – Easter Oratorio, BWV 249
Bach’s Easter Oratorio is a jubilant and dramatic portrayal of the Resurrection. Originally premiered in 1725 and revised over the years, this work offers a celebratory tone with vivid instrumental writing, festive choruses, and expressive arias. It begins with two exuberant sinfonias and unfolds through the voices of four soloists, each representing biblical figures in a reflection on the empty tomb and the triumph of Easter morning.
Knox Music Series: Songs of Praise
The Knox Music Series continues its series with a powerful afternoon of choral and organ masterworks titled “Songs of Praise: The Te Deum.” The concert will take place on Sunday, March 8th, at 3:00 PM at Knox Presbyterian Church in Hyde Park (3400 Michigan Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208).
CCM Faculty Jazztet
Straight from the heart of one of the nation’s top jazz programs, the UC-CCM faculty Jazztet brings world-class players to the bandstand for a night of burning, modern jazz. Featuring artists who shape the next generation by day and light up stages by night, this is high-level music with real soul. Come hear what happens when elite teachers cut loose and just play.
Bach Vespers at St. Thomas
The Bach Ensemble Orchestra and Chorale,
Carlton Monroe, conductor
Michaela Schmitz (virginal), Organ Recital
J.S. Bach – Du wahrer Gott und Davids Sohn, BWV 23
Henry Purcell – An Evening Hymn
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck – Pseaulme 109
Bach Society of Dayton: Sons of Art
Purcell, Charpentier & Vivaldi
https://bachsocietyofdayton.org/
San Juan Choral Festival
The San Juan Choral Festival is a 24 Voice Choir in residence in Ouray, CO from June 6 to June 13, 2025.
Verdi Requiem
University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
John Nardolillo, conductor
University of Kentucky Choirs
Jefferson Johnson, director
Lori Hetzel, director
Beth Wilson, director
Soloists:
Angela Brown, soprano
Ellen Graham, mezzo-soprano
Norman Reinhardt, tenor
Anthony Clark Evans, bass-baritone
https://finearts.uky.edu/music/events/uk-symphony-orchestra-and-uk-choirs-verdi-requiem
Bach Ensemble of St. Thomas Concert
BYRD Sing Joyfully
BYRD Mass for Four Voices
BACH Füchte dich nicht, BWV 228
BRUCKNER Os Justi
BRITTEN Hymn to St. Cecilia
BRAHMS Schaffe in mir, Gott, ein rein Herz
Westwood First Concert Series: A Sentimental Journey
Vocalist Ellen Graham and pianist Matthew Umphreys are familiar faces in the Cincinnati music scene. Classical musicians by training, they are enjoying a second chapter delving into American popular music of the 20th century. Come spend a heart-warming afternoon with Ellen and Matthew as they perform beloved musical theater hits and timeless classics from the Great American Songbook.
Bach Ensemble of St. Thomas Vespers
BYRD Kyrie from the Mass for Four Voices
SPERGER Adagio in A Major
BACH Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin, BWV 125
Prelude Recital: Christopher Holman
Knox Music Series: L'Enfance du Christ
Earl Rivers, Knox Director of Music, conducts the Knox Choir and Knox and Guest Soloists. Featured Knox Soloists include Ellen Graham, mezzo-soprano, as Mary; Michael Young, baritone, as Joseph; Andrew Jones, tenor, as the Narrator; Parker Van Houten, baritone, as the Father; and Harrison Hancock, baritone, and Alberto de la Paz, tenor, as Polydorus and the Centurion, respectively. Guest Artist Kenneth Shaw, bass-baritone, sings the role of Herod. Refreshments will be served at intermission, a free-will offering will be collected, and the program will end at approximately 7:00 p.m. Visit knox.org/music for additional information.
Vocal Arts Ensemble: The Wounded Heart
BENEDICT SHEEHAN conductor
An evening of passionate choral works by Maddalena Casulana, Barbara Strozzi, Laura Hawley and Anna Olson, culminating in the world premiere of Benedict Sheehan’s The Passion of Mary, a new exploration of the Christian Passion narrative from the perspective of Jesus’ mother.
Knox Music Series: Beethoven Mass in C
Featured performers in the Triple Concerto include well-known local artists Manami White,violin, Tom Guth, cello, and Knox Organist Christina Haan, piano. Featured in the Mass in C are the 50-voice Knox Choir and Knox Aria Soloists – Erin Keesy and Jackie Stevens, sopranos; Ellen Graham and Debra Templeman, mezzo sopranos; Andrew Jones and Matthew Swope, tenors; and Thomas Dreeze and Michael Young, baritones. Earl Rivers, Knox Director of Music, conducts. Beethoven’s Triple Concerto boasts extraordinary bravura and grandeur in the outer movements and affecting expressiveness in the relatively brief slow middle movement. Beethoven took a fresh look at the mass text and said of his Mass in C “I believe that I have treated the text as it has seldom been treated before.” The result is a dramatic and personal statement that captures in music moments of both bombastic exuberance and personal intimacy.
Queen City Sisters at Westwood First Presbyterian Concert Series
We take a step back in time with the entertaining Queen City Sisters. This acapella women’s trio dazzles audiences with their tight harmony arrangements of songs from the 1930s through the 1950s. Formed in 2013 with the desire to bring a touch of old Hollywood glamour to Cincinnati area audiences, the trio performs the classic songs of the Andrews Sisters, Rosemary Clooney, Doris Day, and more.
Vocal Arts Ensemble Salon Concert: Sun, Moon & Stars
Using music selections from Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, David Childs, Laura Mvula and more, Sun, Moon & Stars explores stories of the human experience — life, longing, love and loss — through the wonders of our universe and the mystery and beauty that it holds.
Vocal Arts Ensemble Bach’s Mass in B minor
Beloved Grammy-winner Craig Hella Johnson returns to conduct this performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s greatest work, Mass in B minor. Full of mystery and splendor, this oratorio represents the culmination of Bach’s work throughout his life.
Vocal Arts Ensemble Bach’s Mass in B minor
Beloved Grammy-winner Craig Hella Johnson returns to conduct this performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s greatest work, Mass in B minor. Full of mystery and splendor, this oratorio represents the culmination of Bach’s work throughout his life.
An Intimate Christmas with Vocal Arts Ensemble
Christ Church Cathedral, Cincinnati, OH 45202
SAT DEC 16, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Knox Music Series: Bach's Christmas Oratorio
J.S. Bach’s musical setting of the Christmas story from the birth of Jesus Christ through the adoration of the Wise Men, featuring choir, orchestra and soloists.
The complete Christmas Oratorio will be presented in two concert sessions - Parts I, II, and III at 2:00 p.m. and Parts IV, V, and VI at 4:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the 2:00 p.m. concert, or the 4:30 p.m. concert, or the entire work. Light refreshments will be served at the Interval between the two concert sessions from 3:45 – 4:15 p.m.
CSO Proof El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered
Music Hall Ballroom, Cincinnati, OH 45202
November 30 | 8PM
Queen City Opera: Tchaikovsky's Undina
Queen City Opera Artistic Director Dr. Isaac M. Selya has spent the last three years reconstructing the opera using other works by Tchaikovsky to devise a world premiere pastiche completion, producing an 85-minute opera focusing on ocean conservancy and sustainable energy production.
Tickets at https://undina.brownpapertickets.com/
Queen City Opera: Tchaikovsky's Undina
Queen City Opera Artistic Director Dr. Isaac M. Selya has spent the last three years reconstructing the opera using other works by Tchaikovsky to devise a world premiere pastiche completion, producing an 85-minute opera focusing on ocean conservancy and sustainable energy production.
Tickets at https://undina.brownpapertickets.com/
Speak Low: An Evening of Musical Theater and Jazz Standards
The Tavern at the Wright
472 Main Street
Ouray, CO
San Juan Choral Festival
The San Juan Choral Festival is a 24 Voice Chamber Choir in residence in Ouray, CO from June 10 to June 17, 2023.
Visit the website for performance dates, times and locations.
Jack's Wicker Park Legendary Artist Series
🎶✨ Dive into an enchanting evening of showtunes & pop/jazz standards at Jack's Bistro Wicker Park! ✨🎹
🌟 Join us for a night filled with captivating melodies, powerful vocals, and incredible performances by Chicago's finest artists! 🌟
🎤 Jonathan Zeng, the vocal powerhouse, will take you on a musical journey with his stunning voice and magnetic stage presence. Prepare to be mesmerized! 🎶
🎹 Michael Oldham, the master of the piano, will weave his musical magic, creating an ambiance that will transport you to a world of pure musical bliss. 🎹
🌸 The talented Katy Lindhart, a soprano with an angelic voice, will grace the stage and fill the room with her captivating performance. Get ready to be swept away by her remarkable talent! 🌸
🎭 Ellen Graham, the extraordinary mezzo-soprano, will add a touch of soulfulness to the evening, captivating your hearts with her rich and emotive vocals. 🌟
✨ Don't miss this incredible opportunity to experience a night of unforgettable performances that will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted! Reserve your spot now at Jack's Bistro Wicker Park, and let the magic of music transport you! ✨
📅 Date: March 24, 2023
⏰ Time: 7-9PM
📍 Location: Jack's Bistro Wicker Park
🎟️ Limited reservations available, so book your table today and secure your front-row seat to an evening filled with pure musical enchantment! 🎟️
Sanctuary Road
Vocal Arts Ensemble - Sanctuary Road
tickets + details: http://www.vaecinci.com/events/
St. John Passion
Kettering Adventist Church3939 Stonebridge RoadKettering, OH, 45419United States (map)
Path of Miracles
Vocal Arts Ensemble - Path of Miracles
tickets + details: http://www.vaecinci.com/events/