The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra was the first orchestra to be broadcast to a national radio audience in 1921 and the third orchestra to record, starting in 1917.
Recording & Production
This recording was made possible by a generous gift from Farah and John Palmer.
Performer Biography
Under Paavo Järvi's leadership, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra toured throughout America, Europe, and Japan, including two concerts at Tokyo's Suntory Hall.
Performer Biography
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, featured on this album, is the fifth oldest symphony orchestra in the United States and the oldest in Ohio, founded in 1895.
Composition History
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, under Music Director Paavo Järvi, commissioned two works by Charles Coleman on this album: Streetscape and Deep Woods.
Performer Biography
Paavo Järvi, the conductor on this album, served as Music Director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) from 2001, with his inaugural concert broadcast nationally on PBS.
Recording & Production
All works on this album were recorded in Music Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio, with Alexander Kosiorek serving as the recording engineer for most tracks.
