Cincinnati’s
historic Music Hall closed its doors in 2016 for an extensive and much-needed
renovation. This was the first time a project like this had taken place in the
hall since the mid-twentieth century. This coming weekend – October 6–7 – marks
the grand re-opening of Music Hall. Music lovers will gather inside the
newly-restored building for a celebratory concert featuring the Cincinnati
Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Louis Langree, and guest pianist Kit Armstrong. 90.9
WGUC featured a special radio broadcast this past weekend, informing listeners
of these opening gala events, along with educating them on the hall’s past and
the renovation process. If you missed this broadcast, it will repeat on 91.7
WVXU and 88.5 WMUB on Saturday, October 7 at 8pm. It will also be archived at
wguc.org.
Part
of Music Hall’s rich history includes providing a performance space for
international stars. For over a century, the world’s best classical musicians
have traveled through Cincinnati, performing on Music Hall’s stage. This month,
I’d like to look at just a few of these stars, providing you with some fun
facts about each. Feel free to comment about some of your favorites who may not
be included here!
Mstislav
Rostropovich was considered one of the greatest cellists during the twentieth
century and Cincinnati had the great fortune to host him at Music Hall four
times! This video gives a glimpse of this impressive Russian cellist.
Did you ever
have the opportunity to see him perform in concert?
Who
else has performed at Music Hall? Find out next time!
