The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is hosting an evening of cinematic and deeply expressive orchestral music at Cincinnati Music Hall on Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15 at 7:30 pm. Led by conductor Cristian Măcelaru, violinist Ray Chen performs Erich Korngold’s Violin Concerto, bringing the glamour of Hollywood’s Golden Age to the concert stage. The program also features the Cincinnati premiere of Eunike Tanzil’s Remembering and Dmitri Shostakovich’s powerful Symphony No. 10, a deeply personal work reflecting resilience and quiet defiance.

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Ray Chen, Korngold & Shostakovich

At Cincinnati Music Hall, acclaimed Taiwanese Australian violinist Ray Chen brings virtuosity and cinematic flair to Korngold’s beloved Violin Concerto. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra also presents a premiere by Indonesian composer Eunike Tanzil and Shostakovich’s gripping Tenth Symphony in a program filled with emotion, storytelling, and musical brilliance.

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Ray Chen, Korngold & Shostakovich