Paavo Järvi, one of the most sought-after conductors of his generation, became the 12th Music Director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in September 2001. His dynamic leadership on the Cincinnati podium has captured international attention, attracted new artists to Cincinnati’s historic Music Hall and consistently won praise from critics. “Paavo Järvi (is) putting the Cincinnati Symphony on the map,” declared Gramophone Magazine on the cover of its February 2003 edition. More...

In a remarkable 40-year association in Cincinnati, Erich Kunzel’s accomplishments are almost too numerous to list. Beginning with his invitation by Max Rudolf in 1965 to conduct the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra to being named Conductor of the Cincinnati Pops in 1977, Maestro Kunzel’s credits include an unprecedented catalog of 83 Pops recordings on the Telarc labe... More...

Ken is Assistant Conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra from the beginning of the 2008-09 season. He studied conducting with Gustav Meier and Markand Thakar at the Peabody Conservatory where he graduated with an MM and a Graduate Performance Diploma last year.
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With conducting described as “powerful” and “hefty” by The New York Times, Vince Lee is often described by colleagues as a dynamic, versatile musician with a diverse musical background.
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Appointed eleventh music director of the CSO in 1986 and named Music Director Emeritus in September 2001, Jesús López-Cobos personifies the commitment to excellence, musical knowledge and love of music that, during his 15-year tenure, launched the CSO into a new era of international acclaim. More...