On
March 2 of this year, the world lost a great conductor and Cincinnati lost a
friend. Maestro Jesús López Cobos served as Music Director of the Cincinnati
Symphony Orchestra from 1986–2001, bringing the orchestra into the world’s view
as a top-tier group of musicians. In memory of Maestro López Cobos, I’ve pulled
selections from an interview he gave with WGUC back in April of 2001, just
before completing his tenure as Music Director here in Cincinnati.
Segment 1: Thoughts on leaving Cincinnati and the CSO
Segment 2: How orchestra members feel about his departure
Segment 3: Memories from his 15-year tenure
