Date Night at the KSO

Join the KSO for a Romantic Night Out

Join us for date night at the KSO. This all orchestral concert features heart pounding music by the Russian composers Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky. Dinner and a rose paired with this serenely beautiful music make for the perfect evening out. The concert will be held November 17th at Florence Baptist Church in Mt. Zion. The show will begin at 8:00 P.M. Tickets range from $19-35 and can be purchased online or at the box office by calling 859.431.6216. Student rush tickets are $15 at the door with a student ID. The concert is a great way to start off your holiday season. Hope to see you there!

"Sing We and Chant It"

Thomas morley wasn't a monk, but his 16th century madrigal does capture what the KSO offers on its upcoming program of chant inspired music.


American composer Aaron Jay Kernis sought the 12th century inspiration of Hildegard von Bingen for his Musica Celestis for string orchestra. Like Samuel Barbers' famous Adagia for strings, Kernis also adapted his emotional sound scape from the second movement of his string quartet. Musical fire and brimstone appear courtesy of Franz Liszts's Totentanz (Dance of Death) and renowned pianist Michael Chertock, playing the devilishly difficult variations on "Dies Irae" (Day of Wrath).

The program's second half adds 100 voices from the KSO Chorale and CIncinnati CHoral Society for the beautiful and contemplative Requiem of Maurice Durufle. Unlike Mozart's or Verdi's Requiems, Durufle's mass (service) for the dead was dedicated to the composer's father, and includes the unusual settings of the Pie Jesu and In Paradisum to reinforce the loving kindness of God and the peacefulness of paradise in lieu of the Last Judgment.


Join music director James Cassidy, Michael Chertock, the KSO Chorale, Cincinnati Chorale Society and the KSO for a liturgical performance.

8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 21 at Florence Baptist Church at Mt.Zion

3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption.

Tickets are $28 & $23 dollars with discounts for seniors and students.

For more information please call the KSO at (859) 431-6216 or visit our website at www.kyso.org

Save the Date: October 4th ~ An Evening with the JR's!

Bring your appetite and your camera for a spectacular dinner and view on Sunday, October 4 when the Radisson Riverview 360 restaurant presents...

“An Evening with the JR’s”
A duel of culinary and musical delights.

The two best-known J.R.s in town – chef Jean-Robert de Cavel and music director James R. Cassidy – have teamed up for a fundraiser for the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. “Anything that I can do for the Kentucky Symphony; I love going to the concerts,” exclaimed Jean-Robert.

The evening will include a five-course gourmet menu and wine pairing composed and prepared by Chef Jean-Robert with the area’s greatest views from the Radisson Riverview 360. To further add to the ambience, the KSO’s Flood Wall Jazz Quintet will perform throughout the evening. Cocktails will be at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, September 30. Reservations may be made by phone (859-431-6216) or online at www.kyso.org. Seating is very limited: tickets are $175 per person; $1,500 for an exclusive table of eight. Valet parking is included in the ticket price. The Radisson Riverview 360 restaurant is located on Fifth Street in Covington, Kentucky.

The KSO reaches 35,00 people annually with attractive, accessible, and affordable programs in parks, schools, and concert halls throughout the Northern Kentucky area. This event is a benefit for the KSO sponsored by the Radisson Riverview 360, the only revolving restaurant in the Mid-West. Wine is provided by Cutting Edge Selections.

Who We Are

Welcome everyone,

My name is Michelle, a marketing intern for the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. I have been working here for most of this summer, and will continue here until mid-September. During my time here, I have come to have a much better understanding and appreciation for the symphony. Although an immediate reaction to the word "symphony" may be "boring," "long," or, "stuffy," to many people, it is quite the opposite in reality! The KSO is working very hard to change this state of mind.

As the symphony becomes a less popular form of entertainment, the KSO has taken a different approach to its performances. We want to make symphonic music entertaining and relevant to a new audience, while maintaining the highest quality of music possible. We invest much our time and money in music research and talented, dedicated musicians. And thus, we are able to provide a unique repertoire of music for our audience, which is not only fun and engaging, but authentic and true to form. Our past performances have included many types of entertainment, from silent films, dancers, comedians, zoo animals, to rock and complete operas and musicals, country bands, and even aerobic classes!

The symphony is a long-standing form of musical entertainment that can portray a multitude of genres of music, classical being just one of those genres. Throughout the years, our conductor, J.R. Cassidy, has formed the KSO Boogie Band, the Newport Ragtime Band, Flood Wall Jazz Quartet, and the KSO Chorale. We want to share our love for not only classical music, but also original big band, ragtime, and jazz. Lastly, we have an education program, where a group of musicians go to selected schools and perform concerts and clinics for students.

As you can see, we work hard to bring the symphony to life and share it with everyone we can. I will continue to keep you informed of our upcoming performances and any news on the horizon. Stay tuned for updates!