Past events 

Saturday, April 4, 2009
6:00PM to 8:00PM

French Cooking for Pâques

Come and participate in a French cooking demonstration led by Chef Philippe Audax.  You will enjoy 4 courses of a specially selected French menu for Pâques and taste 4 complimentary wines.  Written recipes and instruction will be provided.

This event will take place at EQ, the cooking school of The Party Source, Bellevue, KY.  The cost per person will be $60 for Alliance members and $70 for non-members.

Click here for a registration form which includes driving directions. 

April 18, 2009 , Saturday
10:00AM to 5:00PM

EDUFest  2009
Celebration of the French-Speaking Countries of the World
Newport on the Levee, Newport KY
(Community Center, Level 2)

FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC!
For adults, children, families, students, teachers, Francophiles, francophones

 Experience, enjoy, celebrate a FUN day of multicultural French-related events:

• Native music
• Dance
• Films
• Stories/poetry
• French comics
• Multicultural leadership
• Lectures/special activities of:

 Sénégal, Burkina Faso, Mali, French Antilles, France and other French-speaking countries

Full program: click here and directions:  click here

Food and child supervision provided

Sunday, March 8, 2009
2:00PM

The Alliance Française in partnership with the Cincinnati Art Museum invites members of both organizations to attend a French art lecture by Richard Brettell, Ph.D., at the Cincinnati Art Museum.  A reception with refreshments will immediately follow the lecture.

Dr. Brettell holds the Margaret McDermott Distinguished Chair of Art and Aesthetics, University of Texas at Dallas, School of Arts & Humanities.  He is a world renowned expert on French Impressionism and 19th century French painting.  

This event will take place in the Fath Auditorium of the Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Drive.  The cost is $10 for Alliance Française and Cincinnati Art Museum members and students, and $20 for the general public.

You may register for this event with a credit card or check by calling 513-721-2787 during museum hours (Monday through Friday, 11 AM to 5PM; Wednesday, 11AM to 9PM).  

You may also buy tickets through the Cincinnati Art Museum website with a credit card anytime.  Click here for on-line ticket sales. 

Click here for driving directions to the Art Museum.

This program is made possible by the French Art Program of the Alliance Française de Cincinnati.  Dr. Brettell’s lecture is supported by a grant from the Federation of Alliances Françaises USA, Inc.

Thursday, February 19, 2009
6:00PM to 8:00PM

French Cuisine Through the Eyes of Chef Jean-Robert de Cavel

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We invite you to join us for this rare opportunity to hear Chef Jean-Robert de Cavel talk about his perspective of French Cuisine. 

The evening will begin at 6PM with Jean-Robert’s presentation in the second floor conference room at Jean-Robert Pigall’s Restaurant.  Following the presentation, guests will enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvre at Twist Lounge adjoining Pigall’s. 

The registration fee is $25 for members of the Alliance Française and $30 for non-members.  Registration includes the presentation by Jean-Robert, 2 glasses of wine or a non-alcoholic beverage, and hors d’oeuvre at Twist.

Click here for a registration form. 

Click here for driving directions to Jean-Robert Pigall’s, which is located at 127 West Fourth Street in Downtown Cincinnati. 

Sponsored by French Rendez-vous.

Sunday, February 8, 2009
2:00PM

Tour of French Art Treasures at the Taft Museum of Art

The Alliance Française in partnership with the Taft Museum of Art invites members of both organizations and their guests to attend an interactive gallery tour of major works of French art at the Taft Museum.  This tour will be led by Eric M. Lee, Ph.D., Director of the museum.  Refreshments and a social hour will follow the tour.

The registration fee is $25 for members of the Alliance Française or Taft Museum and $35 for non-members of these organizations.  Registration includes the tour, refreshments, and a tax-deductible donation to the Alliance Française. 

Proceeds from this event will be used to support the French Art Program of the Alliance Française.

Click here for a registration form. 

Click here for driving directions to the Taft Museum, which is located at 316 Pike Street in Downtown Cincinnati.  Parking is available on the street or in the Taft Museum garage.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Federation of Alliances Françaises USA, Inc.

Thursday, January 29th, 2009
5:30 PM to 7:30PM

A Special Presentation by French Dignitaries

We are pleased to announce that our partner, the European American Chamber of Commerce, is launching a new quarterly program in January featuring briefings by European dignitaries.  The first program will focus on France. 

The Consul General of France and the Vice President of Business Development at Invest in France Agency will present the investment opportunities in France, France’s position in Europe, its relationship with the USA, a summary of accomplishments of France's Presidency of the EU from July to December 2008, and related topics.

Date: Thursday, January 29th from 5:30 PM to 7:30PM
Place: The Cincinnatian, 601 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Cost: $25 for EACC members; $35 for the general public (including Alliance Française members); $50 at door

Click here for details about how to register for this event or call (513)852-6510.

We hope you will take the opportunity and attend this interesting program.

Sunday, January 25, 2009 2:30PM to 5PM

La Fête de la Chandeleur

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We invite you to bring your family and join us for a brand new Alliance Française event on Sunday, January 25 from 2:30PM to 5PM at Terwilliger Lodge in Montgomery.

This event will celebrate the family and gourmet French tradition of La Chandeleur.  You will enjoy sparkling cider and sweet crêpes prepared as you watch by Jean-Robert Cuisine.  There will be French music and fun activities for children. 

Children of members of the Alliance Française who are under 12 years of age will be admitted free with parent supervision.  The registration fee for adult members and their children over age 12 is $10. 

For the public at large, the registration fee is $15 for adults, $10 for children over  age 12, and $5 for children under age 12.

Click here for the registration form.  There will be no at-the-door registration.

Click here for directions to Terwilliger Lodge.

Sponsored by Victoria Travel, Montgomery Sister Cities, and the City of Montgomery.

December 14, 2008
12:00 noon
to 3:00pm

Alliance Française Christmas Rendez-vous

Join us downtown on Fountain Square and enjoy Ice Skating on the Ice Rink and also take the time to visit the Duke Energy annual Model Train exhibit in the lobby of the Duke Energy Building.

Click here to see the Photos from last year !

Thursday November 20, 2008 6:30PM to 10PM

Beaujolais Première 2008 Gala

The French American Chamber of Commerce of the EACC invites members of the Alliance Française to toast the new wine harvest for 2008 at a special Gala.  You will enjoy a French buffet, Beaujolais wine selection, dancing and a silent auction.

This event will take place at the Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel, 35 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.  The cost per person is $60 for Alliance members, $75 for non-members and $90 at the door. 

Business/Cocktail attire

Click here for further information and to register for this event.

Thursday, November 13, 2008   7:30PM

“French Society through Its Songs from World War II to the 1970s”

Enjoy a special lecture in French by Anne-Marie Mazzega-Bachelet, Ph.D. and Eric Bachelet on the major historical events and social changes that took place in France from World War II until the1970s as reflected in the lyrics of French songs of this period.  You will listen to excerpts of songs as the Bachelets discuss the lyrics, historical context and accompanying changes in musical styles.  A discussion and light refreshments will follow the presentation.

This presentation is co-sponsored by the Alliance Française and the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Cincinnati.  It will take place at 7:30PM on Thursday, November 13 at the Valentine House, the Language Immersion House located at 2629 Clifton Avenue on the UC campus.  The lecture will be free except for a $3 charge for parking in the adjacent Valentine House parking garage. 

Click here for directions to the Valentine House and parking instructions.

September 26, 2008   
Friday 7 to 10PM

Jazz at The Little Red Schoolhouse

Our opening event will take place at The Little Red Schoolhouse in Indian Hill from 7 to 10PM on Friday, September 26.

While listening to innovative jazz renditions by pianist Jim Connerley and bassist Jim Anderson, we will enjoy French cheeses, hors d’oeuvre, mini-pastries and wines selected especially for this event.  This event will include a raffle with some major prizes.

The registration fee of $30 for members and $35 for non-members includes food and two glasses of wine or non-alcoholic beverage.

Click here for the registration form.

Click here for directions to The Little Red Schoolhouse.

Click here for a list of the Raffle Prizes.

Saturday, August 16 from 3 to 6PM

Swaim Park
7650 Cooper Road
Montgomery, Oh 45242

Pétanque in the Park

We invite you to bring your family and join the Alliance Française for a casual game of pétanque, one of France’s treasured pastimes. 

We will have several games being played concurrently with instructions in French and English to help beginners.  If you have a set of boules or would just like to listen to the clink of the boules and the debate of the players, please mark your calendar to attend.  We will also have access to the other areas of Swaim Park, if family members would like to explore the park during the games.  

Beverages will be provided by the Alliance at no cost to you.  You are welcome to bring a snack to keep your energy up for the game.

We will meet at the small shelter located next to the baseball field which is adjacent to the parking lot on Cooper Road. 

While there is no cost for this event, we request that you email Jeffrey Walkup at jeff.walkup@gmail.com with the number of participants to allow us to plan for beverages.

We hope to see you on the 16th.

On the road to St. James of Compostela
A personal journey on the roads of France and Spain

Discover itineraries on foot, filled with meaning and history; classified as the Patrimony of Humanity
Follow paths of freedom that allow man to find himself on the human and spiritual levels
Meet people from nations world-wide and share moments of happiness

Don’t miss this evening: On the Road to St.James of Compostela
Diaporama led in French 

Free parking -NKU Campus Map

Friday, July 11 7PM to 11PM

Bastille Day Celebration - A Family Event  

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This event begins on Friday, July 11 from 7PM to 11PM in a park setting with a wonderful playground for children.  There will be a buffet potluck dinner and dancing under the stars to French music.  Each family is required to bring their favorite summer dish to share (main dish, salad or dessert).  Prizes will be awarded for the best dish in each category.  Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase.

This event will take place at Swaim Lodge, Swaim Park, 7650 Cooper Rd., Montgomery, Ohio 45242.  Click here for details on how to register for this event.

Continue the celebration on Saturday July 12 from noon to 11PM in downtown Montgomery where you can experience the sights, sounds and flavors of French culture. Click here for details.

Co-sponsored by the Alliance Française, the French-American Chamber of Commerce, and Montgomery Sister Cities.

May 12th, 2008

The Annual Election of the Board of Directors and Officers of the Alliance Française of Cincinnati was held Monday, May 12th, 2008.

The election took place at The Madison House — 2324 Madison Road, Cincinnati.

Click here to read the outgoing President’s report by Barbara Klaw

We welcome the newly elected AF President - Christa Gorman

Welcome to the new Vice President - Ann Bjornson

And a welcome to the newly elected Board Members:

Annie Cardin-Bierbaum
Steve Bjornson
Earl Messer
Germaine Santos

May 6th, 2008

6:45 PM

Dimitri Landrain, the French jazz musician who played at the 2007 alliance opening event, is having his senior recital on the May 6th at 6:45PM in the Patricia Corbett theater at CCM.

Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati

This is a public recital and it is free.

May 3th, 2008

Saturday 1:30 PM

The European-American Chamber of Commerce and the Alliance Francaise are pleased to invite you and your family to a Treasure Hunt on Saturday, May 3rd, 2008.  Come and join us for an afternoon of discovery as we venture through the streets of downtown Cincinnati and uncover some of the rich and unique gems the Queen City has to offer.

Each family/couple/individual who registers will be given a map and questionnaire on the day of the event.  Answer as many questions as you can along your journey and stand a chance of winning some fun prizes!

The event will start and finish at Garfield Place.  This is a walking event which will cover just over a mile so please bring comfortable shoes.  This is a great, stroller friendly, family event.  Refreshments will be served at the end of the event.

When:
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
1:30 pm  - Check in starts
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm  - Treasure Hunt
4:00 pm to 4:30 pm  - Prizes

Where:
(The historic Fechheimer Mansion)
LPK Brand Innovation Center
22 Garfield Place
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Cost:
$10 per person
$20 per family

[ Click here to register ] 

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
 

April 11th, 2008

Friday 7:00pm

French film at NKU

La Vie en Rose (2007)

Come and watch Edith Piaf: La Vie en Rose, in French with English subtitles, the fifth of a series of French films in the Budig auditorium at NKU. These films will be co-sponsored by the NKU Department of Literature and Language and the Alliance Française of Cincinnati.

Winner of 2 Academy Awards in 2008 !! La Vie en Rose
"An un-chronological look at the life of the Little Sparrow, Edith Piaf (1915-1963). Her mother is an alcoholic street singer, her father a circus performer, her paternal grandmother a madam. During childhood she lives with each of them. At 20, she's a street singer discovered by a club owner who's soon murdered, coached by a musician who brings her to concert halls, then quickly famous. Constant companions are alcohol and heartache. The tragedies of her love affair with Marcel Cerdan and the death of her only child belie the words of one of her signature songs, "Non, je ne regrette rien." The back and forth nature of the narrative suggest the patterns of memory and association."

March 16th, 2008

Sunday 3:00pm

• Debussy: Prelude a  l’apres-midi d’une faune
• Ravel: Scheherazade
  • Ashlie Smith, Mezzo Soprano
• Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf

Admission to all concerts is free

Seven Hills Sinfonietta

B’nai Tzedek, 6280 Kugler Mill Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236

March 1st, 2008

Fête de la Francophonie [Celebrate French-Speaking Countries of the World]

Saturday 9am to 3pm

The Community Center of Newport on the Levee

Fête de la Francophonie

Come and enjoy the conferences, discussions, music, posters and cultural celebrations of French speaking countries.

Program

February 27, 2008

Wednesday 7PM

 “Claude Lorrain to Cézanne: Transformations in French Landscape Painting”

“Claude Lorrain to Cézanne: Transformations in French Landscape Painting”

Our new French Art program begins on Wednesday, February 27 at 7PM with a lecture by Benedict Leca, Ph.D., the new Curator of European Painting and Sculpture at the Cincinnati Art Museum. 

This event will take place in the Fath Auditorium of the Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Drive.  The cost is $10 for Alliance Française and Art Museum members and $20 for the general public.

Click here for information about how to register for this event.

Click here for driving directions to the Art Museum.  Parking is free.

Click here for the brochure.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Federation of Alliances Françaises USA, Inc.

January 31, 2008   

“Literary French Avant-Garde Movements of the 20th Century:
Roots and Revolutions”

This lecture co-sponsored by the Alliance Française and the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Cincinnati will be presented in French by Anne-Marie Mazzega-Bachelet, Ph.D.  Dr. Bachelet will trace the history of the literary French Avant-Garde movements and review the events that influenced the development of these movements and their impact on the evolution of French literature and culture.

This lecture will take place at 7PM on Thursday, January 31 at the Valentine House, the Language Immersion House located at 2629 Clifton Avenue on the UC campus.  The lecture will be free except for a $3 charge for parking in the adjacent Valentine House parking garage.  Cookies and coffee will be served.

Click here to see photos of the event!

January 18, 2008

Friday 7 PM

French film at NKU

Man on the Train (2002)

Come and watch Man on the Train, the fourth of a series of French films in the Budig auditorium, Room 102 University Center, NKU.  These films will be co-sponsored by the NKU Department of Literature and Language and the Alliance Française of Cincinnati.

"Notorious criminal Milan (Johnny Hallyday) is sent to a small French town to knock off the local bank. With plans to make and no place to stay, he accepts a retired schoolteacher's (Jean Rochefort) offer of shelter. By chance they glimpse how their lives might have turned out different if they were in one another's shoes."

Free parking -NKU Campus Map

January 6th, 2008

Sunday

2:00 PM to 4:30PM

Come Share the "Galette des Rois"

To celebrate the Feast of Epiphany, The Alliance Française of Cincinnati will sponsor its popular annual “Fête de la Galette des Rois” on Sunday, January 6. Open to the public, the party takes place takes place at Terwilliger Lodge in Montgomery, 2-4:30pm. The “Galette” is a favorite tradition in France. A “fève” or small china figurine, is hidden in the galette or cake before baking. The lucky guest who receives the fève in his piece of cake is crowned king or queen for the day. Children love the game. Magic show for the kids!

see the photos of last year's event Click here!

 

Click here for the Registration form

December 26, 2007

MeetUp of the Alliance Française de Cincinnati.

Changed to Wednesday this month For information click here

December 14 , 2007
7:00pm

French film at NKU

L’auberge espagnole (2003)

Come and watch L'auberge espagnole , the third of a series of French films in the Budig auditorium at NKU. These films will be co-sponsored by the NKU Department of Literature and Language and the Alliance Française of Cincinnati.

December 2, 2007

12:00 noon
to 3:00pm

Alliance Française Christmas Rendez-vous

Join us downtown on Fountain Square and enjoy Ice Skating on the Ice Rink and also take the time to visit the Duke Energy annual Model Train exhibit in the lobby of the Duke Energy Building.

Click here to see the Photos

November 30, 2007

6:00pm
8:00pm

Holiday Gourmet Cooking Demonstration

This demonstration will be led by French chef, Philippe Audax, campus Executive Chef at the University of Cincinnati. We will receive instruction and written recipes detailing 4 courses of a French gourmet holiday menu. We will be served a portion of each course and taste 3 wines paired with the menu.

This event will take place at EQ, the cooking school of The Party Source, Bellevue, KY. The cost per person will be $55 for Alliance members and $60 for non-members.

Click here to see the Photos

Click here for a profile of Philippe Audax

November 16, 2007

7:00PM

The film series co-sponsored with Northern Kentucky University will be showing beautiful new film Molière with Romain Duris, Laura Morante, Fabrice Luchini, Ludivine Sagnier, et Edouard Baer.  In French with English subtitles. .

 Join us in Budig Theatre (University Center 102) at NKU.

This screening is free and open to the public.  Parking at NKU is free.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts

November 15, 2007

6:00 to 9:00PM

Beaujolais Nouveau

Enjoy the 2007 Beaujolais Nouveau and an exquisite French buffet by chef Jean-Robert.

$35 for AF members / $50 for non-members

RSVP by November 12th.

Click here for the registration

November 5, 2007
11:00am

1:00pm

"Moliere Than Thou " & "The Life of Molière" presented by Northern Kentucky University in partnership with the Alliance Française.

by - Tim Mooney

Tim Mooney will be doing his one man show called "Molière Than Thou" at 11AM and "The Life of Molière" at 1PM which is his staging and translation of numerous scenes from the plays of Molière. This event will take place at NKU in the Budig auditorium.
He already performed last year at NKU for National French week--He was fabulous--we are delighted that he will be back!

NKU Campus Map

November 4, 2007

Sunday
11:00am

Join us for a family outing!

The AF Institute is organizing a group to see the exhibition of Pirates at the Museum Center Sunday November 4th at 11am.

The Whydah, filled with treasure, sank off the coast of Cape Cod in April, 1717, in a storm. Cincinnati Museum Center hosts the world premiere of Real Pirates.

Contact Alix Pitra today to confirm your participation.
Alix Pitra
afschool@france-cincinnati.com
Phone : (513) 293-2948

November 2, 2007
7:00pm

French film at NKU

Exils (2004)

Come and watch Exils, the second of a series of French films in the Budig auditorium at NKU. These films will be co-sponsored by the NKU Department of Literature and Language and the Alliance Française of Cincinnati.

October 12, 2007
7:00pm

: Arsène Lupin  (2004)

Come and watch Arsène Lupin, the first of a series of French films in the Budig auditorium at NKU. These films will be co-sponsored by the NKU Department of Literature and Language and the Alliance Française of Cincinnati.

September 25, 2007

MeetUp of the Alliance Française de Cincinnati.

For information click here

September 18, 2007

11:30AM

Faux Frenchmen
Tuesday, September 18th 11:30 am – 1:30pm
LPK Acoustic Lunch Series / Piatt Park at Garfield Place

Jazz at the Little Red Schoolhouse

New opening event for the Alliance Francaise.

Click here to see the photos!

The Little Red Schoolhouse” is an historic landmark located in a pastoral setting in Indian Hill at 8100 Given Road. We will enjoy French wine, hors d’oeuvres and mini-pastries while listening to jazz performed by French pianist, Dimitri Landrain and bassist, Aaron Jacob. The event will cost $25 for members and $30 for non-members including food and 2 glasses of wine or non-alcoholic beverage.

Book signing - Simone de Beauvoir's Diary of a Philosophy Student

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Barbara Klaw of NKU will be signing copies of her translation and annotation of Simone de Beauvoir's Diary of a Philosophy Student, 1926-27, vol. 1 at the Joseph Beth bookstore in Rookwood Pavilion.

Click here for more information

Presentation - Discussion - Relationship between France and Tchad.

Presented by Northern Kentucky University Department of Literature and Language in partnership with the Alliance Française. Moussa Hamedi spoke in French on the relationship between Tchad and France.

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Bastille Day in Cincinnati

There were 2 events this year to celebrate Bastille Day!
 
On July 13th evening, the traditional pic-nic was organized jointly by the European-American Chamber of Commerce, the Montgomery Sister Cities and the Alliance Francaise. The picnic took place at Swaim Lodge, Montgomery, Ohio. This year, the picnic was a huge potluck that ended up being of absolutely excellent quality! The drinks were available on site. After the food, the picnic turned into a dancing event in the moonlight. Everybody loved it!

On July 14th, between noon and midnight, the Alliance Francaise staffed a booth at the Bastille Day event organized by the city of Montgomery. The booth clearly had a French twist and attracted lots and lots of people.

Click here to see the pictures taken for both events.

Alliance Française de Cincinnati Board members elections

click here to read the Election address by Alliance President Barbara Klaw

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE WINE TASTING PARTY at The Party Source in Bellevue, Kentucky. 

Our Wine Tasting Party took place at the The Party Source from 6 to 8PM. We tasted 5 French wines each paired with a complimentary French cheese or other hors d’oeuvre.

Click here to see the Photos!

The presidential elections took place in the USA:
Saturday, April 21, 2007 (first round)
Saturday, May 5, 2007 (second round)

For the first time, there was a voting office in Cincinnati for French persons who are registered on the election list of the Consulat General of France in Chicago.

Registered voters who reside in the states of Kentucky or Southern Ohio (postal codes, 430 to 432; 437 to 438, and 450 to 457) were able to vote in Cincinnati:
Municipal Hall of Montgomery at Swaim Park Lodge

If you wish to verify your election situation, please send an email to
maryse.brocard@diplomatie.gouv.fr

Fête de la Francophonie

Come and enjoy the conferences, student presentations, teacher forum, posters and cultural celebrations of French speaking countries.

Click here for more information

February 17, 2007, 6:30PM

NEW EVENT A WINE AND CHEESE PARTY with HOMEMADE FRENCH QUICHE and DESSERT. 

This event event was a great sucess and a lot of fun!

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Wine & Quiche Raffle Prize Winners

January 30, 2007, 7:00PM

January 31, 2007, 7:00PM

Cincinnati World Cinema Presents  the epic French film

"ARMY OF SHADOWS" , by Jean-Pierre Melville. Cincinnati Art Museum Auditorium.,7:00 PM Click here for Film Flyer

$8-, $6- for Art Museum Members
   The film has been selected as one of the Top Five best films of 2006 by critics nationwide, and is in French with English subtitles. For more info see: "http://cincyworldcinema.org/"

Love Triumphs - French Baroque Cantatas

The Catacoustic Consort invites the members of the Alliance Française of Cincinnati to attend a program of French Baroque Cantatas entitled Love Triumphs.
Alliance Française members will receive $5 off of general admission
and $2 off of student admission.

7:30PM Saturday, January 20, 2007

Clifton United Methodist, 3416 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220
(next to Skyline Chili Restaurant off Ludlow, parking available in lot off Senator) & 3:00PM Sunday, January 21, 2007 St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 48 West Sharon Avenue, Glendale, OH
>> 45246
>> (across from Grand Finale Restaurant, parking available on Sharon Avenue)
Tickets: $15 general, $7 student. Children 12 & under are free. Tickets are available at the door

More details are available www.catacoustic.com

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The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Paavo Järvi conducting; Hélène Grimaud, piano.
Tchaikovsky is the master of passion and expressiveness in music, and the Pathétique Symphony, his final work, is the ultimate example of those qualities. Grimaud, an exceptional performer and Cincinnati favorite, plays the centerpiece of this program, Brahms' phenomenal Piano Concerto No. 1.