Fiesta! with CSO Assistant Conductor Vince Lee

Contact:                                                                                              January 19, 2009
Natalie Bieser, (513) 744-3256

CSO LOLLIPOP FAMILY CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS “FIESTA” CELEBRATING
THE MUSIC OF LATIN AMERICA AND SPAIN

Pre-concert Kids Zone features “Instrument Petting Zoo” and Salsa dancing lessons
Fiesta!
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Vince Lee, conductor
Cincinnati Ballet
KamaSalsa, dancers

Saturday, January 23, 10:30 a.m.
Music Hall

Tickets:
Call (513) 381-3300 or cincinnatisymphony.org  

Sponsor:
LPK

CINCINNATI—The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, led by Assistant Conductor Vince Lee, presents “Fiesta,” part of the Lollipop Family concert series specially designed for children ages 3-10 and their families on Saturday, January 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Music Hall. The CSO and Assistant Conductor Vince Lee will perform songs with punchy rhythms and soaring melodies with songs like “The Mexican Hat dance.” Dancers from the Cincinnati Ballet as well as KamaSalsa will also take the stage with the CSO. This concert is sure to musically transport children south of the border while experiencing lush, vibrant and beautiful music.

“The Lollipop Family Concert series is a fun, interactive, exciting and engaging way to introduce kids to the symphonic experience at an early age. Our hope is for young children to develop an appreciation for the symphony creating lifelong music lovers,” says Mendelsohn.

Pre-concert activities
The pre-concert fun begins at 9:30 a.m. in Corbett Tower. The Kids Zone features CSO musicians giving instrument demonstrations while volunteers provide hands-on experiences in the “Instrument Petting Zoo.” Salsa dancing lessons will also be offered in the Kids Zone.

The CSO thanks LPK for its generous sponsorship of “Fiesta.”
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Vince Lee

Cincinnati native Vince Lee, a protégé of the late Erich Kunzel, was appointed Assistant Conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in August 2008. The New York Times describes his conducting as “powerful” and “hefty.”  Mr. Lee’s duties will include assisting CSO Music Director Paavo Järvi, the conductors of the Cincinnati Pops and May Festival, and guest conductors as needed.

Mr. Lee prepared the children’s chorus for a Cincinnati Opera production of Carmen at the age of 13, and then made his professional conducting debut, also at age 13, leading the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra.  He appeared as a guest artist with the Pops seven times over six years.  

He began his Masters degree in conducting at Indiana University in 2001, and quickly became the most active and sought-after student conductor at the largest music school in the country.  Upon receiving the Bruno Walter memorial scholarship, Mr. Lee began his studies with Maestro James DePreist at the Juilliard School in 2005, and quickly became in demand, conducting for numerous recitals and composition concerts throughout New York City. In March of 2008, Mr. Lee made his Carnegie Hall conducting debut with the New York Youth Symphony.

TICKET INFORMATION
Single tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for children.
Tickets are available by phone at (513) 381-3300, on the Internet at HYPERLINK "http://www.CincinnatiSymphony.org"cincinnatisymphony.org, and in person at:
CSO Sales Office in Music Hall, 1241 Elm Street, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Music Hall Box Office 2 hours prior to the performance.

The CSO gratefully acknowledges support from the following:

Contacts:

Chris Pinelo
Senior Director of Communications
(513) 744-3338 - direct
(859) 466-1089 - mobile
cpinelo@cincinnatisymphony.org
Natalie Bieser
Public Relations Assistant
(513) 744-3258 - direct
(513) 410-1111 - mobile
nbieser@cincinnatisymphony.org