The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s Men in Black brass quintet will visit local high schools and libraries in late April and early May as part of the orchestra’s ongoing music education programs. “The quintet, comprised of KSO brass players, began back in the late 1990s, adopting the appearance of the characters in the “Men in Black” […]
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February concert to honor local composer
A February Kentucky Symphony Orchestra concert at NKU will highlight the work of a local composer and works of famous visual artists throughout history. Dubbed the Galerie Fantastique, the concert will invite attendees “to view the (projected) art of Van Gogh, Warhol and Hartmann accompanied by the respective live musical works of Strawn, Daugherty and […]
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra: attracting a new audience to classical music
“Make classical music attractive, accessible and affordable.” That is the mission statement of the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, and since it was founded in 1992, it has strived to do just that. Founder and Executive Director J.R. Cassidy said that when he started the orchestra, he wanted to differentiate it from others, “We didn’t want to […]
Find out how you could win a bottle of Pappy at the KSO Rare Bourbon Raffle
Looking for some rare bourbon and want to support a charitable cause? Look no further than the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s annual Rare Bourbon Raffle. People can now sign up for the raffle, which will take place on May 17. Proceeds from the raffle will fund both the orchestra’s free concert series as well as community […]
Classic opera Carmen comes to NKU
George Bizet’s classic opera “Carmen” is coming to NKU’s campus at the end of the month, courtesy of the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra and NKU’s School of the Arts. The performance will commemorate the opera’s 150th anniversary and feature work and performances from NKU students as well as Ignite. The leads will be played by Kristin […]
Back in the U.S.S.R.
Imagine Greater Cincinnati cut-off, surrounded and pummelled by air and artillery day and night for nearly two and a half years, its citizens without utilities and food, where pets became sustenance. In the Summer of 1941 Adolf Hitler turned his Nazi war-machine eastward toward the Soviet Union and Leningrad (today St. Petersburg) — a thriving […]
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra to perform Carpenters’ Christmas tribute
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra will perform an orchestral rendition of the Carpenters’ classic Christmas album, “Christmas Portrait,” this weekend, featuring performances of traditional carols, pop songs, and standards.
Press Release: A day of the arts in Tower Park on August 4
Two art based events will be taking place in Tower Park on Sunday, August 4 for people looking to get out of the house. Flea in the Fort will kick off the morning with 70+ regional makers, crafters, and artists outside the Mess Hall from 10am to 3pm. In addition to the makers, there will […]
Fort Thomas to host Flea in the Fort and free concert on Aug. 4
The Flea in the Fort and a free Kentucky Symphony Orchestra concert will be taking place in Fort Thomas on Sunday, August 4, with local artists showcasing their work and a free swing-themed concert from the KSO.
Free concert series: Kentucky Symphony Orchestra showcases swing generations
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra will be hosting two free concerts in August, featuring a battle of generations between 1990s Swing Revival and 2020s Electro Swing. The Saturday concert will take place in Devou Park and the Sunday concert will take place in Tower Park.

