Cincinnati Pops Season: Ballroom to Moonwalk
Step in time, you might say.
Not only did conductor John Morris Russell and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra celebrate the music of Disney Friday night at Music Hall (including "Mary Poppins"), but JMR shared details of the upcoming season with audience.
There will be nine concerts during the 2012-2013 Music Hall season, beginning Sept. 14-16 with a whole lot of hoofing. Dancing, that is, with guests from TV reality shows “So You Think You Can Dance?” “Dancing with the Stars” and “American Idol.” Expect a variety of beats from pop, jazz and Latin to classical and Broadway. The show will be directed and choreographed by “Dancing with the Stars” pro Louis van Amstel.
There will be music from superheroes flics and James Bond classics in October and November, and for the Pops holiday show, Grammy-Award-winning vocalist Amy Grant.
New York Pops conductor Steven Reineke – no stranger to Cincinnati for his long-time association with the Pops – will guest conduct a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald in January with guest artist Patti Austin. Judy Collins will sing on a one-night-only concert in February, and the Chieftains will join Russell and the Pops for a St. Patrick’s Day fest in March.
In April, there will be music and moves by Michael Jackson, personified by James Delisco, while singer/actor Mandy Patinkin will close the season with his Pops debut.
The 2012-2013 Cincinnati Pops Music Hall season
September 14-16. “Ballroom with a Twist.” Guests from “Dancing with the Stars,” So You Think You Can Dance?” and “American Idol.” Director/choreographer Louis van Amstel. John Morris Russell, conductor.
October 12, 13. “Superheroes!” Music from superhero movies and television. Russell, conductor.
November 4 and 11. “Bond and Beyond.” Music from James Bond and other espionage films, including “Mission Impossible,” “Austin Powers” and “The Pink Panther.” Russell, conductor.
Dec. 7-9. “Happy Holidays with the Pops.” Vocalist Amy Grant. Russell, conductor.
January 19, 20. “Patti Austen Sings Ella Fitzgerald.” Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. Steven Reineke, guest conductor.
February 10. Judy Collins.
March 8-10. The Chieftains. Russell, conductor.
April 7. “The Music of Michael Jackson.” James Delisco, guest artist. Brent Haven, guest conductor.
April 19-21. Mandy Patinkin. Paul Ford, pianist. Russell, conductor.
Subscriptions begin at $64. Single tickets go on sale August 8, with prices beginning at $25. For further information, visit www.cincinnatipops.org, or call (513) 381-3300.