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Cerrone to Write Trumpet/Tuba Concerto for Cincinnati Symphony

Updated (3/28/21): This World Premiere has moved to April 9-11, 2021, and will feature a slightly different program than originally scheduled. See the bottom of this post for more details on each event.

As of August 14th, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has cancelled all live performances through January 3, 2021, due to COVID-19. Instead of giving live performances in the fall, the CSO has been preparing for a “re-imagined season” that will include digital and pop-up performances for the rest of 2020. However, with the hope of returning to live, in-person performances in 2021, the CSO has scheduled an exciting new commission that will feature both the principal trumpet and tubist of their wonderful orchestra.

On April 2, 2021, the CSO will give the world premiere of Christopher Cerrone’s Concerto for Trumpet, Tuba, and Orchestra. Soloists for the concerto will be Robert Sullivan, the CSO’s Principal Trumpet, and Chris Olka, tubist for the CSO. Kahchun Wong will be conducting the two nights of performances which will include Aeriality by Anna Thorvalsdottir and Gustav Holst’s The Planets.

All events are subject to change, and we will try to monitor any updates regarding these performances.

Click the links below for more details.

April 2, 2021World Premiere: Cerrone Trumpet and Tuba Concerto with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

April 3, 2021Cerrone Trumpet and Tuba Concerto with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

April 9, 2021World Premiere: Cerrone Brass Work with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

April 10, 2021Cerrone Brass Work with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

April 11, 2021Cerrone Brass Work with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Jeremy Smith

Jeremy E. Smith is the Founder and Editor of Last Row Music. He received music degrees from Grace College, Carnegie Mellon University, and The Ohio State University. Currently, Jeremy is the bass trombonist of the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and performs throughout Ohio, where he lives with his wife and two sons. Smith is a member of the International Trombone Association and the Jazz Journalists Association.