Songs of Destiny

About this event

Performance Times October 17, 2026 7:30PM October 18, 2026 2:00PM From myth to fire to consolation, this program traces a journey through passion, virtuosity and reflection. Dorothy Howell’s Lamia opens with a darkly lyrical, evocative story of a nymph and her fate at the hands of a jealous god. In her CSO debut, violinist Alexandra Conunova brings fiery energy and soaring lyricism to Khachaturian’s Violin Concerto, one of the 20th century’s great Romantic concertos. Two choral works by Brahms offer final consolation: Nänie laments the inevitability of death through three episodes from Greek mythology, while Schicksalslied ("Song of Destiny") contrasts the eternal bliss of immortals with the restlessness of human existence. Program Dorothy Howell Lamia Aram Khachaturian Violin Concerto Johannes Brahms Nänie & Schicksalslied (“Song of Destiny”) Artists Cristian Mӑcelaru conductor Alexandra Conunova violin May Festival Chorus, Matthew Swanson director Info & Ordering Music Hall Box Office 513-381-3300 1241 Elm Street | Cincinnati, OH 45202 Located in the south entrance of Music Hall on Elm Street; free 10-minute parking is available in front of Music Hall. Additional Info and Hours

Who

• Cristian MӑcelaruPerformer
• Alexandra ConunovaPerformer
• Matthew SwansonPerformer

Venue

Cincinnati Music Hall

1243 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

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