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Message SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025 | 1JULY 30 - AUGUST 23, 2025GREATER CINCINNATI

2 | SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025Dear friends of Summermusik,Welcome to this year’s musical adventure: Summermusik 2025!You will hear music composed over the span of over 400 years—from the Renaissance to the present, including several world premieres. I am excited to introduce you to orchestral music drawing inspiration from the Middle East and Asia. We are especially proud to welcome the legendary Kronos Quartet as our guests. Our opening weekend is a musical discovery of music along the legendary Silk Road, following in the footsteps of Marco Polo. Beginning with the multi-choral music of St. Mark’s Cathedral in Venice, we will go on a journey to Israel, Turkey, Syria, Mongolia, and China. All composers bring together Western orchestral music with music from their roots in an ingenious way. The fantastic violinist Rachel Barton Pine will be the soloist in the concert world premiere of the violin concerto by Syrian American composer Malek Jandali. Another highlight will be acclaimed throat singer and ritual artist SoRIAH as he will present music inspired by Mongolia.Our second weekend is dedicated to musical trailblazers. The Grammy Award-winning Kronos Quartet has been one of the major musical forces in the world—and shaping the future of classical music—for over 50 years. Among the works they will perform is a Midwest premiere by Jungyoon Wie. We will also perform a world premiere by Matthew Browne, who is the winner of the inaugural Kreitler Commission Competition. We begin the weekend with “Gwely Mernans” by a pioneer in the electronic music landscape: Grammy Award-winning composer Richard David James, best known as Aphex Twin.Our third weekend celebrates the 100th anniversary of Art Deco. The sensational exhibition in Paris in 1925 inspired the focus of this concert: Music from the 1920s and 1930s. We begin in America with the iconic jazz standard “Take the A Train” by Billy Strayhorn, followed by John Alden Carpenter’s jazz pantomime “Krazy Kat.” You will hear the rarely performed original version of George Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, performed by the brilliant Terrence Wilson on piano, and he also will be the soloist in Maurice Ravel’s stunningly beautiful piano concerto. Like Art Deco, Ottorino Respighi reimagined older traditions to great eect. His Gli Uccelli (The Birds) is a brilliant orchestral suite. Summermusik is proud to be part of a consortium that commissioned Marina López to compose “Moño.” With this work, she explores the music from the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema.Our final concert will be a toast to the rich tradition of Irish music. The sounds of the fiddle, tin whistle, and uilleann pipes evoke a world of nostalgia and celebration. After the delightful "Irish Suite" by Leroy Anderson, we will introduce you to one of Ireland's most significant figures in Irish music, Seán Ó Riada. John Williams’ mesmerizing music for Angela's Ashes captures life in Limerick. Our guests Liz Knowles (fiddle) and Kieran O’Hare (uilleann pipes and tin whistle) have appeared worldwide, and they will perform original and traditional music, like “Molly with the Ringlets,” “The Brendan Voyage” by Shaun Davey, “Mná na hÉireann” by Seán Ó Riada, and more. Riverdance brought Irish dancing and music to a global audience in the 1990s, making Celtic music more accessible and popular. We will pay tribute to Riverdance with a “Symphonic Suite.” I hope you will join us for four weekends of discovery and joyful music making!Eckart PreuMusic Director3 DIFFERENT CONCERT EXPERIENCESPhoto Credit: Phil Groshong

SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025 | 33 DIFFERENT CONCERT EXPERIENCESEach designed to provide something unique for everyone’s musical tastes.Hear the full chamber orchestra at our Mainstage performances each Saturday at SCPA’s Corbett Theater! Free Prelude Talks provide fascinating introductions to each program’s repertoire and guest artists. Complimentary post-concert receptions give artists and audience members a chance to mingle and share the experience together. These intimate Sunday afternoon concerts take place at dierent venues across Greater Cincinnati and feature a smaller ensemble of musicians and guest artists. Artistically linked to the previous evening’s Mainstage performance, these concerts allow an opportunity for guests to delve deeper into the music and invite a close-up encounter with the weekend’s featured artist! Chamber Crawls are our chance to break out of the concert hall and share music in more unconventional spaces. Hosted primarily at bars and restaurants, these interactive experiences highlight local culinary as well as musical talent. Musicians and patrons relax and have fun together with programs curated by our own musicians. One drink included with your ticket! SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025 | 3

4 | SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025“Summermusik never disappoints,always interesting,alwaysfullling,worth every penny!”We create intimate, transformative experiences that connect the musically curious.“Cincinnati is fortunate to have this opportunity to experience exciting musical adventures.”

SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025 | 5Missionpix & quotes2-page spread“One of the most culturally enriching series of concerts I have attended.”We create intimate, transformative experiences that connect the musically curious.“I am always bragging aboutSummermusik.”

6 | SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025WHY SUBSCRIBE?BEST PRICES AND SEATS OF THE SEASONAs a subscriber, you can lock in the best ticket prices (no ticketing fees!) and seats of the season. EARLY ACCESSConcerts sell out quickly, and as a subscriber, you have the first chance to select your desired performances and make sure you get the best seats in the house. PRIVATE POST-CONCERT RECEPTIONS Enjoy exclusive access to post-concert receptions with guest artists after Mainstage concerts.BRING A FRIENDSubscribers enjoy savings of $5 o additional tickets when they bring a friend to Summermusik.

SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025 | 7HOW TO BUY TICKETSsummermusik.org | 513.723.1182GROUP TICKETSGroups of 10+ receive special savings of 20% o tickets for Mainstage performances. Call our box oce for more information at 513.723.1182 x2.SINGLE TICKETSEvent single ticket will go on sale on April 14. A $3 fee per ticket applies.Special Mainstage "Trailblazers" Adults | $45-55Young Professionals (under 40) | $30Students/Children | $20A Little Afternoon Musik "Visions for the Future" Adults | $45Young Professionals (under 40) | $30Students/Children | $20 Mainstage Adults | $30-40Young Professionals (under 40) | $25Students | $12Children under 13 | FreeA Little Afternoon MusikAdults | $40Young Professionals (under 40) | $25Students | $12Children under 13 | FreeChamber Crawl Adults | $45Young Professionals under 40 | $25Students/Children | $12TICKETINGFESTIVAL PASSCan't decide on only four? Get the best ticket rates of the season and join us for the full Summermusik experience.25% DISCOUNT NO TICKETING FEESAdults $385Young Professionals under 40 $231Student $121FLEX PASSFlex Pass holders will be able to choose from any four performances. Prices vary depending on the concerts selected.15% DISCOUNT NO TICKETING FEESAdults $108-180Young Professionals under 40 $90-108Student $43-72PARKING INFORMATIONVisit our website for additional information about your concert day experience, including detailed maps and parking information. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLEAll festival venues are wheelchair accessible. Please see individual concert pages, check out our website, or contact the box oce for information about the accessibility of specific performances.Scan this QR code to subscribe!For a full overview of Summermusik 2025 events,SEE PAGE 26Programs, artists, venues, and pricing are subject to change without notice.Follow Summermusik

8 | SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025LeAnne & Matthew Anklan: Vicki Reif Memorial 2nd Flute ChairAlejandro & Tasha Aragaki: Vicki Reif Memorial 2nd Flute ChairRebecca Bolce & Keith WoodBushman Family Principal Flute ChairTony ColeDan & Lin Domis, Gary Shinn, Karen HartmanSusan Esler & Steve SkiboCli GoosmannJoe & Suzy HickeyPatsy Meyer KreitlerCarol KruseEd LyonMary Jane MayerSchlachter Family Principal Cello ChairRuth SchwallieNancy StemanTHANK YOU TO OUR 2025 MUSICIAN SPONSORS!A special THANK YOU to Cli Goosmann for sponsoring the brass section this year!

SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025 | 9ÓSCARSALAMANCAco-curatorCEO, La FórmulaJOURNEY TO TÜRKIYEWEDNESDAY, JULY 30 | 7:30PMRHINEGEIST CLUBHOUSE EVENT SPACEONE DRINK INCLUDEDwith your ticket!ÓSCAR SALAMANCA ALARCÓN Memleketimden*SULTAN ABDÜLMECID/TOLGA ÇANDAR Medley: Mecidiye Marşı/Yörük Ali*JOHANN JOSEPH FUX Sinfonia a 3 in C Major “Turcaria”, K.331WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART, arr. Ray Thompson Rondo alla turcaREŞID BEHBUDOV Nazende Sevgilim *ŞIVAN PERWER Keçe Kurdan*FAZIL SAY WindQuintetOp.35“AleviDedelerRakıMasasında”(AleviFathersattheRakiTable)MUSTAFA NERMI/OSMAN ZEKI ÜNGÖR Medley: Izmir Marşı/İstiklâl Marşı **arrangedbyÓscar Salamanca Alarcón CHAMBER CRAWL SERIES SPONSORConcertSponsorsJeanne & Christopher BarnesApproximately1hourand15minutes.SweetsfromDean’sMediterranean&additionalbeveragesavailableforpurchase.SUSAN MAGGco-curatoruteLaFórmulaSponsorTerri & Tom AbareCuratorSponsorMary Jane MayerWe start this season with a trip to the former center of the Ottoman Empire, which introduced kahve (coee) to Europe, and inspired composers to include pseudo-Turkish melodies and themes in their work.Join our Summermusik Woodwind Quintet and Turkish musicians led by co-curator Óscar Salamanca as they explore traditional and modern Turkish music and the influences of the Ottoman Empire on Western classical music.

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SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025 | 11ItalyPIETRO LAPPI Canzon à 13 “La Monteverde”IsraelAVNER DORMAN TanyaderasSyriaMALEK JANDALI ConcertoforViolinandOrchestraRachel Barton Pine, violinTurkeyAHMET ADNAN SAIGUN Allegro from Symphony No. 1, Op. 29MongoliaSORIAH, arr. Alba Torremocha The Realm of Tengri & the Chedi Khan (7 Kings)SoRIAH, Tuvan Throat SingerChinaCHEN YI Selection fromChineseFolkDanceSuiteItalyGIOVANNI GABRIELI  Selectionsfrom Sinfonia SacreApproximately1hourand45minuteswithintermission.Wineandnonalcoholicbeveragesavailableforpurchase.“In Xanadu did Kubla Khan a stately pleasure-dome decree”Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Kubla Khan (1797)Coleridge's famous poem is based on the myth and mystery surrounding a very real place which, along with the even more fantastical Shangri-La, has captured the imagination ever since Marco Polo described his travels to the Chinese Emperor's Kubla Khan’s fantastical residence in his books, Book of the Marvels of the World and Il Milione (c. 1300).The year is 1271 and, inspired by his father’s and uncle’s tales of Kubla Khan’s fantastical residence, Venetian merchant Marco Polo sets o on a 15,000-mile roundtrip to China, taking the scenic route across the Balkans, through central Asia, the Gobi Desert, and across the Pamir Mountains to reach Shangdu (anglicized later to Xandu, then popularized as Xanadu), Kubla Khan's summer capital.Our musical excursion includes the first concert performance of Syrian American composer's Malek Jandali violin concerto by Rachel Barton Pine; SoRIAH, a Tuvan throat singer inspired by the voices of the great steppe of Central Asia, and is bookended by composers from Venice.ADVENTURES ON THE SILK ROADSATURDAY, AUGUST 2Prelude Talk: 6:45pm | SCPA Mayerson TheaterEckart Preu, conductor7:30pm|SCPACorbettTheaterConcertSponsorsGale & Dave BeckettRachelBartonPineSponsorsTrish & Glenn LarsenMusicSponsorMarjorie DaviesSoRIAHSponsorsDawn & Doug Bruestle Ensemble TheatreSponsorsSijie Dai & Michael MuiEventSupportersFriends of SummermusikPost-concertReceptionSponsorSoRIAHvocalsRACHEL BARTON PINEviolin adntures n eSILK ROADActor portraying Marco Polo, courtesy of the

12 | SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025Venice. La Serenissima. Home to canals, gondolas, the famous carnival, the Rialto Bridge, the pigeons on the Piazza San Marco, and ruled by a Doge. It was the capital of the Republic of Venice until 1797, when Le Petit Caporal put an end to that. Venice. The musical city. Home to the Venetian School, its polychoral style, and the music publishing company of one Ottaviano Petrucci, which attracted composers from all across Europe.A professional choir, led by our associate conductor Daniel Parsley, will show o the polychoral style in the sublime acoustic setting of the Basilica.VIVALDI'S VENICESUNDAY, AUGUST 3 | 3:00PMCATHEDRAL BASILICA OF THE ASSUMPTIONCOVINGTONApproximately1hourand15minutes.ChorusSponsorsJohn & Molly KermanRachelBartonPineSponsorsGuy Wolf & Jane MisewiczConcertSponsorsChristopher & Nancy VirgulakA Little Afternoon Musik Series SponsorsROSEMARY & MARK SCHLACHTERIRV & MELINDA SIMONGIOVANNI GABRIELI Selections from Sinfonia SacreADRIAEN WILLAERT Laudate pueri Dominum, Psalm 112 ANTONIO VIVALDI Viola d’amore Concerto in D Major, RV 392BARBARA STROZZI O Maria from Sacri Musicali Aetti, Op. 5ANTONIO LOTTI Crucifixus à 8 NICCOLÒ PAGANINI The Carnival of VeniceHEINRICH SCHÜTZ Psalm 100 from Psalmen DavidsANTONIO VIVALDI Double Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 3 No. 8, RV 522 MagnificatRACHEL BARTON PINEviolinECKART PREUco-curatormusic directorDANIEL PARSLEYco-curatorassociate conductorMusicSponsorsJames & George Ann WesnerEvent SupporterMarina Abanto

SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025 | 13It's dance time again! So, bring your dancing shoes and join us for history of dance at The Grand Ballroom.Summermusik assistant concertmaster Sujean Kim and Northern Kentucky University School of the Arts dance instructor Jeaunita Château Olówè guide you through an evening of dierent dance styles including German Folk Dance, Polka, Tango, Hoedown, Salsa, and more.They are joined by a Summermusik string ensemble, clarinet, and accordion.LET'S DANCE!WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 | 7:30PMTHE GRAND BALLROOM, COVINGTONCHAMBER CRAWL SERIES SPONSORApproximately1hourand15minutes.Additionalbeveragesavailableforpurchase.VenueSponsorLucy AllenMusicSponsorsONE DRINK INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET!SUJEAN KIMperformance curatorviolinJEAUNITA CHÂTEAU OLÓWÈdance instructorRepertoire to be announced from the stage, just like at an old-timey square dance.SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025 | 13

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SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025 | 15In ancient Greek mythology, Kronos (also Cronus or Cronos, but NOT Chronos) was the leader of the Titans, the divine descendants of the primordial Gaia (Mother Earth) and Uranus (Father Sky). Most of his family history is pretty gruesome and disgusting, but he was the father of Zeus. Who was the father of Apollo, who was the god of music (among other things). Which brings us to The Kronos Quartet. Founded in 1973, the Kronos Quartet has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the string quartet into a living art form that responds to the people and issues of our time. A champion of new music, Kronos has commissioned more than 1,100 works and arrangements for string quartet through its nonprofit Kronos Performing Arts Association.True to form, Kronos performs Jungyoon Wie's Starlings, a Summermusik co-commission with The Next Festival of Emerging Artists. Summermusik also presents a new work by 2024 Kreitler Competition winner Matt Browne. A first-of-its kind initiative, the competition is the brainchild of former Summermusik Board member John Henry Kreitler (1948-2024). Summermusik is partnering with the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle (North Carolina) and the Reno and Pittsburgh Chamber Orchestras for this project, which is open to aspiring and seasoned orchestral composers worldwide.SATURDAY, AUGUST 9Prelude Talk: 6:45pm | SCPA Mayerson TheaterEckart Preu, conductor7:30 pm|SCPACorbettTheaterTRAILBLAZERSAPHEX TWIN, arr. Ken Thomson Gwely MernansMATT BROWNE I Have Seen the Future(WorldPremiere) 2024 Kreitler Commission Competition WinnerTERRY RILEY Movement 1 from The SandsKronos QuartetLUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1JUNGYOON WIE StarlingsMidwest Premiere, Co-CommisionKronos QuartetApproximately2hourswithintermission.Wineandnonalcoholicbeveragesavailableforpurchase.Music&CommissionSponsors Bill Hurford & Lesley GilbertsonEventSupportersthemusicminionsPost-concertReceptionSponsorMATT BROWNE composerKRONOS QUARTET

16 | SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025We take a peek into our crystal ball to glimpse what the future may hold in store for us musically, when the veteran Kronos Quartet, a Summermusik quartet, and students from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Preparatory Department perform over two hours of music, including many works composed during the past ten years. VISIONS FOR THE FUTURESUNDAY, AUGUST 10 | 3:00PM3-3:45PM  CCMPREPSTUDENTSRECITAL4:00PM  KRONOSQUARTET&SUMMERMUSIK CCM CORBETT AUDITORIUMApproximately2hoursand15minuteswithintermission.Summermusik QuartetRHIANNON GIDDENS, arr. Jacob Garchik At the Purchaser’s OptionwithvariationsJOAN JEANRENAUD KnockKEN BENSHOOF sweeter than wineKronos Quartet with Summermusik TrioPAUL WIANCKO OnlyEverUsKronos Quartet performs selections announced from the stageKronos Quartet, Summermusik Quartet, and CCM Prep musiciansPHILIP GLASS Quartet SatzVenueSponsorsAngela Crovetti & Mary HealyMusicSponsorRuth SchwallieConcertSponsorsRebecca Bolce & Keith WoodKronosQuartetSponsorWilliam O. Purdy, Jr. Foundation Fundof Greater Cincinnati FoundationECKART PREUcuratormusic directorSPECIALA Little Afternoon Musik Series SponsorsROSEMARY AND MARK SCHLACHTERIRV AND MELINDA SIMON

SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025 | 17Hey! Have you heard about the speakeasy in Mt. Lookout? The house band plays some of the hottest jazz this side of the river. But be on the lookout for Ness’s men when you go! Make sure you’re not seen. And have your password ready!Tolentino and his group play only the finest tunes by the likes of Louis Armstrong’s Hot Five, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton, Bennie Moten, King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band, Paul Whiteman, and more! All superbly arranged by Eric Lechliter. Make sure to go before the Feds find out and close the joint down.TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 | 7:30PMWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 | 7:30PMTHE REDMOORApproximately1hourand15minutes.Additionalbeveragesandfoodavailableforpurchase.ConcertSponsorsBarbara & Wayne Beimesch SPEAKEASYSUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025 | 17MattTolentinoSponsorsthemusicminionsVenueSponsors Linda Holthaus & Richard ZinicolaRepertoire to be called from the stage.MATT TOLENTINOmulti-instrumentalistemceeCHAMBER CRAWL SERIES SPONSORONE DRINK INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET!MusicSponsorsCarol & Steve ReubelEvent SupporterTony Cole

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SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025 | 19ART DECO AT 100Let’s not associate the (19)20s with the darkness of prohibition, Black Friday, gangsters, or rising fascism on the other side of the pond, but with the beauty of the Harlem Renaissance, new musical styles like jazz and blues, fashion, artists like Josephine Baker, Bessie Smith, Tamara de Lempicka, the Comedian Harmonists, and the rise of cinema.The program connects the music of the pre-war era and the 1920s with works by France’s and Italy’s greatest living composers (at the time)—Ravel and Respighi, respectively—and works by emerging composers like Gershwin and Ellington. Named after the 1925 Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes in Paris, Art Deco influenced fashion, jewelry, buildings, bridges, ocean liners, trains, furniture, and everyday objects including radios and vacuum cleaners. It flourished in the U.S. and Europe during the 1920s to early 1930s until it was swallowed up by the evil that swept across Europe.And then there were the cars, like the 1925 Rolls Royce Phantom on the next page. Along with Duesenbergs, Packards, Pierce Arrows, and brands you may never have heard of, these were not mere ‘cars’, they were sleek, stylish moving artworks, with ornamental details that make today’s high-end cars look like bumper cars. So, if you like automobiles with hoods longer than any modern garage can hold—and haven’t done this yet—then take a trip to the Duesenberg-Auburn-Cord Museum in Auburn, Indiana.Approximately2hourswithintermission.Wineandnonalcoholicbeveragesavailableforpurchase.Prelude Talk: 6:45pm | SCPA Mayerson TheaterEckart Preu, conductor7:30pm|SCPACorbettTheaterSATURDAY, AUGUST 16ELLINGTON/STRAYHORN, arr. Fred Barton Take the “A” TrainJOHN ALDEN CARPENTER Krazy KatMARINA LÓPEZ Moño2023 Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral CommissionMAURICE RAVEL Piano Concerto in G Major Terrence Wilson, pianoOTTORINO RESPIGHI Gli Uccelli(TheBirds)GEORGE GERSHWIN, arr. Ferde Grofe Rhapsody in BlueTerrence Wilson, pianoTERRENCE WILSONpianoMARINA LÓPEZcomposerConcert&TerenceWilsonSponsorsIrv & Melinda SimonMusicSponsorsDick & Mary Lu AftPost-ConcertReceptionSponsor

20 | SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025THE ROARING TWENTIESSUNDAY, AUGUST 17 | 4:00PMCINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER REAKIRT AUDITORIUMGERMAINE TAILLEFERRE String QuartetCLAUDE DEBUSSY Golliwog’s CakewalkFRANCIS POULENC  5ImpromptusJAMES REESE EUROPE  CastleHouseRagFLORENCE PRICE String Quartet in G MajorGEORGE GERSHWIN, arr. Michael Publig PreludesSHOCKLEY/HAUSMAN/MELROS Shanghai HoneymoonNIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV, arr. Fritz Kreisler A Song of India from SadkoDUKE ELLINGTON, arr. Paul Chihara EllingtonFantasyforStringQuartetApproximately1hourand15minutes.TERRENCE WILSONpianoco-curatorSAMANTHA POWELLcelloco-curatorIn the U.S., the Ragtime craze gave way to jazz, which merged with classical music in the works of Ellington or Gershwin. Jazz orchestras led by Benny Goodman, Paul Whiteman (who commissioned Rhapsody in Blue), Ellington, Cab Calloway, or Al Turk (Shanghai Honeymoon) had their performances broadcast from the Cotton Club or the Savoy in Harlem.Terrence Wilson and a Summermusik string quartet perform works by or influential to a new generation of composers that emerged in post-war France, including Francis Poulenc and Germaine Tailleferre, among many.A Little Afternoon Musik Series SponsorsROSEMARY & MARK SCHLACHTERIRV & MELINDA SIMONConcert&TerenceWilsonSponsorsIrv & Melinda SimonVenueSponsorsSusan Esler & Steve SkiboMusicSponsorDeborah Campbell

SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025 | 21ONE DRINK INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET!SUMMERCÉILÍApproximately1hourand15minutes.Additionalbeveragesavailableforpurchase.Traditional Irish music performed by Liz (fiddle, hardanger) and Kieran (uilleann pipes, flute, whistle) and a Summermusik string quartet. They are joined by John Skelton (bombard, flute, whistle), Randy Clepper (guitar, bouzouki) and the Erickson Academy of Irish Dance.Repertoire to be called from the stage.THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 | 7:30PMFRIDAY, AUGUST 22 | 7:30PMIRISH HERITAGE CENTER OF CINCINNATICHAMBER CRAWL SERIES SPONSORConcertSponsorsFriends of the Riley School of Irish MusicLizKnowlesSponsorKieranO'HareSponsorsKelly Dehan & Richard StaudigelThey were magic nights in The Lobby Bar, with Brendan Ring playin' "Madame Bonaparte’s."Every note that the piper would play would send me away, send me away.Away through the window, away through the rain, away 'cross the city, away in the airTo a field by a river where the trees are so green, the deepest of green that you’ve ever seenWhere once you have been you can go back again. You can go anytime, you can go anytime'Cos it’s only in your mind—John SpillaneLIZ KNOWLESperformance co-curatorKIERAN O'HAREperformance co-curator

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SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025 | 23Prelude Talk: 3:15pm | SCPA Mayerson TheaterEckart Preu, conductor4:00pm|SCPACorbettTheaterSATURDAY, AUGUST 23THE SOUL OF IRELANDForget Columbus or the Vikings! The Irish were the first Europeans to make it to North America, or to be more precise, a certain Brendan of Clonfert (c. AD 484-577) aka Saint Brendan. Who cares if it actually happened! It makes for a darn good story—and some brilliant music by Shaun Davey, which is part of our exploration to answer the question: What defines the soul of Ireland?The beer drinkers among us will answer this with a resounding Guinness!, tourists will point to and kiss the Blarney Stone, Irish poet William Butler Yates claimed it was to be found in Irish poems and stories, and famed Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw (he of Pygmalion fame) thought that the Emerald Isle was “like no other place under heaven, and no man [sic!] can touch its sod or breathe its air without becoming better or worse.” That about clears it up!But I digress. So what is the soul of Ireland? Is it the music (from Turlough O’Carolan to Ewan McColl to U2), the Hill of Tara, the Irish dance tradition, or the resilience of its people (the Gael) to thrive in the face of economic hardship, political oppression, and natural disasters? Who knows, but maybe you can discover the soul of Ireland somewhere in tonight's music.Slán!Approximately2hourswithintermission.Wineandnonalcoholicbeveragesavailableforpurchase.LEROY ANDERSON SelectionsfromIrishSuiteSEÁN Ó RIADA Overture OlynthiacJOHN WILLIAMS Theme from Angela’s AshesTRADITIONAL, arr. Liz Knowles MollywiththeRinglets/MorningDewLiz Knowles, ddleBILL WHELAN Selectionsfrom Riverdance: A Symphonic SuiteSHAUN DAVEY  Selectionsfrom The Brendan VoyageKieran O’Hare, uilleann pipesSEÁN Ó RIADA “MnánahÉireann(WomenofIreland)”from Barry Lyndonarr. Paul Bateman Kieran O’Hare, tin whistleTRADITIONAL, arr. Liz Knowles  TosstheFiddles/RumbleLiz Knowles, ddleSHAUN DAVEY  MayWeNeverHavetoSayGoodbyeFriendly Sons of St. Patrick Glee ClubLIZ KNOWLESperformance co-curatorKIERAN O'HAREperformance co-curator LizKnowlesSponsorsNancy & Jonathan LippincottKieranO'HareSponsorsKelly Dehan & Richard StaudigelMusicSponsor Post-concertReceptionSponsor

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SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025 | 25GUIDE MAPVENUES & PARKINGSCPA Corbett Theater108 W Central Pkwy. 45202Washington Park Garage1230 Elm St. 45202Chavez Properties Parking Lot250 W Court St. 45202ABCIrish Heritage Center of Cincinnati3905 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, 45226On-Site Parking Lot3905 Eastern Ave, 45226The Redmoor3187 Linwood Ave. 45208Public Parking Lot3187 Linwood Ave. 45208NOThe Grand Ballroom6 E 5th Street, Covington 41011Public Parking GarageMidtown Garage - 501 Scott St, 41011PQRhinegeist1910 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202Public Parking GarageFindlay Garage - 1810 Logan St, 45202RSGLMCathedral Basilica of the Assumption1130 Madison Ave, Covington 41011On-Site Parking Lot1130 Madison Ave, 41011FHilton Hotel Parking Garage 35 W 5th St. 45202Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza & Orchids of Palm Court35 W 5th St. 45202DEICCM Corbett Auditorium290 CCM Blvd, 45219Public Parking GarageCCM Garage - 290 CCM Blvd, 45219HKCincinnati Museum CenterReakirt Auditorium1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati 45203On-Site Parking Lot1301 Western Ave, 45203JABCCentral Parkway12th StElm StRace StCourt StSCPA Corbett TheaterVine StRace StW 4th StW 5th StDEOrchids at Palm CourtCincinnati MuseumCenter Reakirt AuditoriumThe Grand BallroomRhinegeistIrish Heritage Centerof CincinnatiThe RedmoorLinwood Ave.Delta AveLMCathedral Basilicaof the AssumptionCCM Corbett AuditoriumPRQSHIGFNOCCM BlvdMadison AveMLK Blvd5th StreetScott StElm StFindlay StTennyson StEastern AveTEAR HERE

26 | SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025July 30, WednesdayRhinegeist Clubhouse Event Space7:30pm Chamber Crawl Journey to TürkiyeAugust 2, SaturdaySchool for Creative & Performing Arts7:30pm Mainstage Adventures on the Silk RoadAugust 3, SundayCathedral Basilica of the Assumption 3:00pm A Little Afternoon Musik Vivaldi's VeniceAugust 6, WednesdayThe Grand Ballroom7:30pm Chamber Crawl Let's DanceAugust 9, SaturdaySchool for Creative & Performing Arts7:30pm Mainstage TrailblazersAugust 10, SundayCCM Corbett Auditorium3:00pm A Little Afternoon Musik Visions for the FutureAugust 12, TuesdayThe Redmoor7:30pm Chamber Crawl SpeakeasyAugust 13, WednesdayThe Redmoor7:30pm Chamber Crawl SpeakeasyAugust 16, SaturdaySchool for Creative & Performing Arts7:30pm Mainstage Art Deco at 100 August 17, SundayCincinnati Museum Center Reakirt Auditorium4:00pm A Little Afternoon Musik The Roaring Twenties August 21, ThursdayIrish Heritage Center7:30pm Chamber Crawl SummerCéilíAugust 22, FridayIrish Heritage Center7:30pm Chamber Crawl SummerCéilí August 23, SaturdaySchool for Creative & Performing Arts4:00pm Mainstage The Soul of Ireland2025 EVENT CALENDARLISTED BY DATEHOW TO BUY TICKETSsummermusik.org | 513.723.1182Programs, artists, venues, and pricing are subject to change without notice.TEAR HERE

SUMMERMUSIK FESTIVAL 2025 | 27August 2, Saturday SCPA CORBETT THEATER7:30pm Adventures on the Silk RoadAugust 9, Saturday SCPA CORBETT THEATER7:30pm TrailblazersAugust 16, Saturday SCPA CORBETT THEATER7:30pm Art Deco at 100August 23, Saturday SCPA CORBETT THEATER4:00pm The Soul of IrelandTEAR HERE2025 EVENT CALENDARLISTED BY SERIESSPECIALPrograms, artists, venues, and pricing are subject to change without notice.July 30, WednesdayRHINEGEIST CLUBHOUSE EVENT SPACE7:30pm Journey to Türkiye August 6, WednesdayTHE GRAND BALLROOM7:30pm Let's DanceAugust 12, TuesdayAugust 13, WednesdayTHE REDMOOR7:30pm SpeakeasyAugust 21, ThursdayAugust 22, FridayIrish Heritage Center7:30pm SummerCéilíAugust 3, Sunday CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF THE ASSUMPTION3:00pm Vivaldi's VeniceAugust 10, Sunday CCM Corbett Auditorium3:00pm Visions for the Future August 17, Sunday CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER REAKIRT AUDITORIUM4:00pm The Roaring TwentiesFollow SummermusikQUESTIONS?summermusik.org | 513.723.1182SPECIAL

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