CCM Philharmonia's spring 2022 concerts feature diverse works, choral and voice collaborations
Enjoy the orchestra's grand return to the Corbett Auditorium stage; tickets on sale now
The CCM Philharmonia, led by Director of Orchestral Studies Mark Gibson, presents three ticketed performances during the spring 2022 semester — beginning with a "Carnival" of diverse works on Feb. 17 and closing with a "Trimumphant" program on April 23.
The concert on Feb. 17, titled "Carnival," begins with CCM alumnus Shawn Okpebholo’s Kutimbua Kivumbi (Stomp the Dust!). Okpebholo received his master’s and doctoral degrees in Composition from CCM, and his music has been described as "devastatingly beautiful" and "fresh and new and fearless" by the Washington Post.
After this contemporary work, the Philharmonia plays Stravinsky’s Petrouchka (1911 version), a ballet score telling the tragic story of the eponymous puppet who magically comes to life. The concert closes with Brahms’ Symphony No. 3, which was premiered by the Vienna Philharmonic in 1883. The work begins with the musical notes F-Ab-F, a statement of Brahms’ personal musical motto: frei aber froh, or “free but happy.”
On March 11, the Philharmonia joins forces with the CCM Chamber Choir, Chorale and faculty artist Gwendolyn Coleman, soprano. The orchestra welcomes CCM Director of Choral Studies Joe Miller to the podium with a program honoring women through the healing power of the human voice. The concert, titled "Women Lost, Forgotten, Celebrated," features Louise Farrenc's Symphony No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 36; John Harbison's Mirabai Songs and Francis Poulenc's Stabat Mater.
The orchestra closes its season on April 23 with “Philharmonia Triumphant!.” The set list for this performance includes Tchaikovsky's Waltz from Swan Lake, Florence Price’s Piano Concerto and Strauss’ iconic tone poem, Ein Heldenleben.
Looking for information on additional CCM performances? View the full lineup of spring 2022 events.
CCMONSTAGE Orchestra: Spring 2022
CCM Philharmonia
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17
• Orchestra Series •
CARNIVAL!
CCM Philharmonia
Mark Gibson, music director and conductor
The CCM Philharmonia returns in full force with a varied program of orchestral masterworks, beginning with the music of a rising star and CCM Alumnus Shawn Okpebholo, followed by Stravinsky's glittering score to Petrouchka and concluding with the deeply personal Symphony No. 3 in F Major of Johannes Brahms.
SHAWN OKPEBHOLO: Kutimbua Kivumbi (Stomp the Dust!)
STRAVINSKY: Petrouchka (1911 version)
BRAHMS: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90
RESPIGHI: Feste Roman
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $25; student and group discounts available
Please note that traffic around campus may be heavier than normal due to a UC Basketball game scheduled at 7 or 8 p.m. (TBD) on Thursday, Feb. 17 at UC’s Fifth Third Arena.
CCM Philharmonia
7:30 p.m. Friday, March 11
• Orchestra and Choral Series •
WOMEN LOST, FORGOTTEN, CELEBRATED
CCM Philharmonia, CCM Chamber Choir and Chorale
Mark Gibson and Joe Miller, music directors
Featuring student artists Xiao Geng and Hannah Schendel, conductors
Featuring faculty artist Gwendolyn Coleman, soprano
The Philharmonia welcomes CCM Director of Choral Studies Joe Miller to the podium with a program honoring women through the healing power of the human voice.
LOUISE FARRENC: Symphony No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 36
HARBISON: Mirabai Songs
POULENC: Stabat Mater
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $25; student and group discounts available.
CCM Philharmonia
7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23
• Orchestra Series •
SEASON FINALE: PHILHARMONIA TRIUMPHANT!
CCM Philharmonia
Mark Gibson, music director and conductor
In honor of CCM’s student artists, their talent and their intrepid spirit, we close with one of the summits of the literature, Richard Strauss’ paean to the heroism of the musical life, Ein Heldenleben.
TCHAIKOVSKY: “Waltz” from Swan Lake
FLORENCE PRICE: Piano Concerto
STRAUSS: Ein Heldenleben
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $25; student and group discounts available.
Event Information
All of CCM's ticketed events will have digital programs instead of printed programs. QR codes will be displayed at events to give access to the digital programs to patrons. The programs are also accessibile through the link below. Programs for events will be shared shortly before the event date.
Purchasing Tickets
Tickets are on sale now!
Experiencing the magic of CCMONSTAGE has never been easier! Purchase your tickets:
- Online at ccmonstage.universitytickets.com
- Over the phone at 513-556-4183
- In person at the CCM Box Office in the Atrium of UC's Corbett Center for the Performing Arts.
Ticket discounts are available for UC and non-UC students and groups.
CCM’s Box Office is open Mon-Fri from 12:30-6 p.m., Sat. from 12-4 p.m. and one hour prior to curtain for ticketed performances. Hours subject to change based on the University of Cincinnati calendar.
Advance Sales
Want to guarantee your seat? Current CCM students can purchase up to two tickets for each CCMONSTAGE concert and production at the discounted rate of just $5 per ticket. Tickets must be purchased in person at the CCM Box Office. A valid student ID is required.
Rush Tickets
Current CCM students also have the opportunity to attend most CCMONSTAGE events at no charge through student rush. CCM student rush tickets become available two days before each concert performance and one hour prior to the start of each theatre arts (dance, plays, musicals, opera) performance. CCM student rush tickets subject to availability. Tickets must be requested in person at the CCM Box Office. A valid student ID is required.
Other restrictions may apply. Inquire at the CCM Box Office for full details.
Parking and Directions
Parking is available in the CCM Garage (located at the base of Corry Boulevard off Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the UC campus. CCMONSTAGE patrons can order prepaid parking at $10 for each fall performance selected. Prepaid parking is date/performance specific. CCM Garage parking rates for fall performances or special events is usually available for $10-$15.
The CCM Garage is managed by UC Parking Services. For additional information on parking at UC, please visit uc.edu/parking. To provide feedback or comments, please call 513-556-2283 during business hours.
For detailed maps and directions, please visit uc.edu/about/parking/locations/maps. Additional parking is available off-campus at the U Square complex on Calhoun Street and other neighboring lots.
For directions to CCM Village, visit ccm.uc.edu/directions.
Sponsors
Louise Dieterle Nippert Trust
Scholarship and Resident Artist Sponsor
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
CSO/CCM Diversity Fellowship Sponsor
The Corbett Endowment at CCM
Dance Department Sponsor
All-Steinway School Sponsor
Louise H. & David S. Ingalls Foundation, Inc.
Community Partners
The Joseph and Frances Jones Poetker Fund of the Cambridge Charitable Foundation, Ritter & Randolph, LLC, Corporate Counsel
Visiting Artists & Thinking About Music Sponsor
ArtsWave: Funding Arts, Fueling Community
CCMpower: Friends and Alumni Fueling the Future of the Arts
The Strader Fund at the Greater Cincinnati Foundation
CCMONSTAGE ONLINE Broadcast Sponsors
Dr. & Mrs. Carl G. Fischer
Musical Theatre Department Sponsor
Genevieve Smith
Opera Production Sponsor
Rafael and Kimberly de Acha
Opera D’Arte Sponsor
An Anonymous Donor
Estate of Mr. William A. Friedlander
Mrs. William A. Friedlander
Dr. Randolph L. Wadsworth
Judith Schonbach Landgren and Peter Landgren
Mr. & Mrs. Harry H. Santen
Elizabeth C.B. & Paul G. Sittenfeld+
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Stegman
Dr. & Mrs. Theodore W. Striker
Mrs. Harry M. Hoffheimer
Ariel Quartet Sponsors
Jan Rogers
Willard and Jean Mulford Charitable Fund of the Cambridge Charitable Foundation
Choral Studies Sponsors
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Hirschhorn
Orchestral Sponsor
Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation
Starling Pre-Collegiate Sponsor
Starling Strings Sponsor
Dr. Timothy E. and Janet L. Johnson
Thom Miles and Roberta Gary
Organ Department Sponsors
Louis and Susan Meisel
Piano Department Sponsor
Richard E. Thornburgh
Edward Donovan and Cheryl Carter
Jeff Thomas Catering
The Castleberry Family
KMK Law
Sandra & Stephen Joffe
Paula Boggs Muething & Brian Muething
Patti Myers & Alan Flaherty
Trish & Rick Bryan
Prestige AV & Creative Services
Graeter’s Ice Cream
Rhinegeist Brewery
CCMpower
The CCM Harmony Fund: Challenging Hate & Prejudice through the Performing Arts
Event Sponsors
Buddy Rogers Music
LINKS Sponsor
Sponsors listed as of August 30, 2021
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Alexandra Doyle is a doctoral candidate studying clarinet performance at CCM. Alexandra’s master’s degree is also from CCM, and she holds bachelor’s degrees in clarinet performance and journalism from the University of Houston.
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