Cincy Pops 2024 Tickets

Presenting pop and classical music, Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestra's performances have always been fun, entertaining and heartfelt. Superheroes, Bond and Beyond, Ballroom with a Twist, Chamber Sunrise, One City One Symphony Listening Party, Barnyard Serenade, Alice in Wonderland, Joshua Bell: Superstar are just a few among many past performances that have been lauded by fans and critics. There is no doubt that the upcoming event will bring forth another enthralling performance. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra came into existence in 1977 re-establishing the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra founded in 1895. From the first ever performance called 8 O' Clock to a string of hits delivered over the decades, the orchestra has certainly grown in stature and claim. Thus providing the fans with quality shows and concerts has been CSO's forte. Watch another exciting show by getting Cincinnati Pops Orchestra tickets.

The CSO is one of the oldest orchestras in the United States. It started off with a 48 member ensemble that performed at Pike's Opera House in the first year. Music Hall was than chosen for the future orchestral concerts. Van der Stucken was the first music conductor who served till 1907, the year the orchestra disbanded due to financial and labor problems. However CSO did enjoy its initial success as it premiered Mahler's Symphony No.5 and also welcomed Richard Strauss as a guest conductor. Moreover, Edward MacDowell was also seen mesmerizing the audiences with his own piano concerto. During the hiatus the orchestra raised funds and made efforts to reclaim its status. Therefore, it started raising funds and by the year 1909 the number of members also increased reaching 77. Leopold Stokowski then joined the orchestra as its director. During his tenure CSO came up with a variety of concerts bringing into the picture works by Busoni and Rachmaninoff. In 1912 Ernest Kunward took over and was succeeded by Eugene Ysaye from Belgium.

Thus, under his directorship the Cincinnati Pops showed considerable growth. In the next decade the audiences witnessed works by Debussy, Respighi and Ravel under Fritz Reiner's guidance. He was also credited for Bartok's Piano Concerto No.1. Eugene Goossens is another man who contributed immensely to the development and recognition of the orchestra. He became part of the organization in 1931 paving way for many outstanding choral and instrumental works on a large scale. He has also been associated with many May Festival performances, operas and ballets. Thor Johnson dedicated eleven years of his life to the Cincinnati Pops. During his time premiers of one hundred and twenty American and European works were seen. Max Rudolf, Thomas Schippers, Walter Susskind, Michael Gielen, Jesus Lopez-Cobos, Paavo Jarvi, Robert Trevino, William White and Erich Kunzel are other conductors/assistant conductors who helped the orchestra reach professional heights. As far as the international acclaim is concerned Jesus Lopez-Cobos has a lot to do with it.

Cobos has had the longest affiliation with the orchestra as he served for fifteen years while being the first one to do so in the history of the Cincinnati Pops. Under his leadership the orchestra toured across America while receiving an overwhelming response for its live performances and recordings. Furthermore, the 20-city European tour was another headliner in his career marking 1995 as one of the most important years in the history of CSO. In 1998 the orchestra performed at Casals Festival and again made a European tour in 2000. Hence hitting Spain, Germany and Poland. Owing to his exceptional leadership qualities, in 1997 the orchestra's performance was seen on national television highlighting names like Alicia de Larrocha, Ravel, Falla and Dvorvak. At present, CSO performs at Music Hall built in 1878 by Hannaford, Samuel & Sons. The venue features performances by Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestra, May Festival Chorus and Cincinnati Opera. It comprises the Springer Auditorium (third largest concert hall in the U.S after Metropolitan Opera House and DAR Constitution Hall); Music Hall Ballroom; Corbell Tower and Critic's Club. The Music Hall is known for its façade and brilliant acoustics. To watch another musical perfection buy cheap Cincinnati Pops Orchestra tickets.