Cincinnati Spotlight features CCM's new Conservatory Series concerts

Co-directed by Pavel and Anna Vinnitsky, the new Conservatory Series brings together distinguished guest artists, accomplished CCM faculty members and outstanding student performers for concerts that celebrate the collaborative artistry that defines the CCM community. The series presents three concerts throughout the year that feature chamber music masterworks. 

The first concert is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in CCM's Robert J. Werner Recital Hall. It features CCM faculty artists Pavel Vinnitsky, clarinet; Christopher Sales, bassoon; Margaret Tung, horn; Danbi Um, violin; Brian Hong, viola; Benjamin Hughes, cello; Rachel Calin, double bass; and Anna Vinnitsky, piano. The program showcases Brahms's expansive Piano Quartet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 26; and Schubert's monumental Octet in F Major, D. 803. 

“CCM has a wonderful reputation as an educational institution, the reason for that is often the success of our students," Pavel Vinnitsky said in his interview with Cincinnati Public Radio. "Our faculty are actually some of the most successful world famous performers outside of CCM.”

The final concert is presented at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4, in CCM's Robert J. Werner Recital Hall. Titled "Elements of Sound," the program brings together four masterpieces that showcase the brilliance, color and expressive range of chamber music across centuries — W. A. Mozart's Quintet in E-flat Major, K. 452; Leoš Janáček's Mládí, Jean-Féry Rebel's Les Élémens and Francis Poulenc's Sextet.

The concert features guest artists Kenneth Weiss, Professor of Harpsichord at Paris Conservatoire; William Welter, Principal Oboe at Chicago Symphony Orchestra; and Stephen Williamson, Principal Clarinet at Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The faculty artists performing are Sooyun Kim, flute; Pavel Vinnitsky, bass clarinet; Martin Garcia, bassoon; Christopher Sales, bassoon; David Alexander, horn; Benjamin Hughes, cello; Michael Chertock, piano; and Anna Vinnitsky, piano.

Experience the collaborative artisty that defines CCM's excellence presented during the college's new Conservatory Series. Learn more and buy tickets through the CCM Box Office. 

Tickets: $26 adult, $15 student, $20 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.

Experiencing the magic of CCM OnStage 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

CCM’s Box Office hours are Tue-Fri from 1-5 p.m. and one hour prior to curtain for ticketed performances. Hours subject to change based on the University of Cincinnati calendar. Our Box Office staff is always ready to answer your questions by phone at 513-556-4183 or email at boxoff@uc.edu. 

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