The Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre

The Ohio Valley Symphony enters its 34th Season with a delightful and diverse selection of concerts sure to please all music lovers.

We kick things off Around the Campfire with the American Pops Orchestra founder and conductor Luke Frazier.   On April 15th Luke is joined by vocalist Hilary Morrow, pianist Jacqueline Schwab and guitarist David Sanders and providing The Ohio Valley Symphony with several world premiere selections as well as the music of Copland, Mussorgsky, and MacDowell.

Carl Topilow was such a hit when he appeared with The Ohio Valley Symphony a couple years ago that he is back by popular demand in a Salute to Our Veterans on November 4th.  Local singer/songwriter Shana Smith will join for a few songs.  Veterans and Active Duty patrons get a 10% discount!  The only question - which color clarinet will Carl choose to play?

Maestro Steven Huang has planned another grand and memorable Christmas Show program the entire family will enjoy on December 2nd featuring many songs of the season.  Get your tickets early as we always sell out!  Who will be the next Maestro for a Moment?  Join the fun and become a candidate! Visit our website for more information!

The Enigmatic Elgar features British composer Edward Elgar’s music on March 16th when the Cincinnati Symphony’s principal cellist Ilya Finkelshteyn joins Maestro François López-Ferrer and the OVS for the Cello Concerto, Op. 36.  Paired with that is Elgar’s Enigma Variations which continues to capture music lovers attention with its haunting melodies and wistful musical descriptions of his friends for each of the 14 movements.

West Virginia native and Cincinnati Symphony violinist Charles Morey will perform the Suite for Violin and Orchestra by African-American composer William Grant Still.  On April 27th The OVS will play Brahms Symphony No. 2, Op. 73 under the direction of Maestro Scott E. Woodard.  What could be better than Brahms and Beyond?

Every concert ticket includes a 6:45 p.m. Pre-concert Chat on the 3rd floor with the Maestro and soloist of the evening as well as a Post Concert Reception for you to meet the artists.  

Purchase your season subscription now so you won’t miss a single one!