Bringing the community together through music

Who is your hero? What qualities make a hero? Prepare to be inspired as we explore the theme of Heroes through music, conversation and shared experiences.

What is One City, One Symphony?

One City, One Symphony is the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s community-wide project that brings us together through music. By connecting music the CSO performs at Music Hall to themes relevant to each of us in our everyday lives, One City, One Symphony inspires us, provokes our thinking, and celebrates our shared humanity. Amplified by the enthusiasm of dozens of community partners, One City, One Symphony has inspired people and created community conversation since its debut in 2012. Purchase Concert Tickets.

The Music of Heroes

Our project culminates in live performances by your Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra on Nov 14-16, 2014 at Music Hall. The musical program includes works that evoke different interpretations of heroism:

• Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, a dramatic interpretation of the legendary Roman leader Caius Marcius Coriolanus, immortalized by Shakespeare;
• Albéric Magnard’s poignant Hymne à la justice. The composer is considered a national hero in France who perished in his efforts to protect his family and his home from German soldiers in World War I.
• Gustav Mahler’s expansive Symphony No. 1, nicknamed “Titan,” and with good reason.

Video: Who is Your Hero?

Listening Parties

One popular element of One City, One Symphony are the Listening Parties. Led by CSO conductors, staff and musicians, these intimate and casual events (no ticket or RSVP required!) convene a conversation around the theme of Heroes and the music.  These events take place around our region at coffee shops, libraries, and civic centers all over Greater Cincinnati. Full Schedule | Discussion Guide

NEW THIS YEAR! Many Hands Project: Volunteer with Us

In an effort to continue to bring our community together, in 2014 patrons can earn a free One City, One Symphony concert ticket through 8 hours of volunteer activity (4 hours for students 17 and under) anywhere in our community between Sept 13 and Nov 7. Learn More

Day of Service: November 3

You’re invited to join CSO staff and musicians in a day of volunteer service to our community! Learn more.

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