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Best Classical in Cincinnati

Handel's Messiah at Cincinnati Music Hall

Handel's Messiah

"Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people!" Join your city's orchestra for the good tidings of the beloved classic, Handel's Messiah, performed live. Undoubtedly one of the most fantastic and epic experiences of the Holiday season, it's impressive for all audiences, be it your first or fifth time!

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The Nightmare Before Christmas at Jarson Kaplan Theater

The Nightmare Before Christmas

The public's fascination with Tim Burton's iconic 1993 dark fantasy film The Nightmare Before Christmas hasn't faded since its release. In fact, it's become a tradition to watch Jack Skellington's deliciously dark misadventure on both Halloween and Christmas! Don't miss this film screening accompanied by a live orchestral score.

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics at Memorial Hall

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

The shadows are getting longer and there's a chill in the air - that must mean spooky season is on the way! The most wonderful time of the year for all those who love ghosts and ghouls and all that is eerie, upgrade your All Hallows Eve celebration with Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics. Created by our friends a fever and presented in stunning venues across the country, expect a hair-raising evening of music from an array of spine-chilling movies (and some a bit less scary) played by a talented string quartet in a flickering candlelit surrounding.

Joshua Bell at Cincinnati Music Hall

Joshua Bell

From amazing child prodigy to breathtaking virtuoso, Joshua Bell has performed with every major orchestra worldwide. He came to national attention at the age of 14 in a highly acclaimed orchestral debut with Riccardo Muti and the Philadelphia Orchestra. A Carnegie Hall debut, the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, and a recording contract further confirmed his presence in the music world.

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight at Taft Theatre

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

Rock meets classical in this soul-stirring concert experience that fuses the best in rock and heavy metal with a talented chamber orchestra and a whole lotta candles! In this evocative setting, you'll be treated to hits from the greats, from Led Zepplin to Metallica, Rage Against The Machine to pop's heavy hitters, presented in breathtaking new classical arrangements.

Mar 8, 2025

Taft Theatre

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Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy at Memorial Hall

Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy

Gamers, tear yourselves away from your consoles for a moment, as Grammy-winning conductor Arnie Roth leads the specially commissioned Distant Worlds Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of music from the games of the Final Fantasy series. This is a must-see (and hear) night out that games fans will treasure.

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