Cincinnati Song Initiative

Cincinnati Song Initiative Greater Cincinnati's source for song performed at the highest levels of artistry and innovation.

Since 2016, Cincinnati Song Initiative has connected thousands of people through the unique and intimate power of classical song. Smaller in scale than opera, choral music, or other theatrical genres, the performance of song most commonly features one singer and one pianist in a visceral musical experience. Cincinnati Song Initiative creates these experiences with a pioneering spirit to engage com

munities in thoughtful and innovative ways. Deriving its texts from a variety of sources such as poetry, prose, speeches, or plays, song portrays the immediate and deep personal experiences we encounter throughout everyday life. Each concert features singers and pianists of national renown, providing an unparalleled level of artistry within an intimate and accessible atmosphere. Audiences enjoy close interaction with the artists, hearing them discuss the relevance of the music in relation to today’s cultural and societal context, and enjoy engaging with them - and each other - during post-performance receptions. Concerts take place at different venues throughout the Queen City in order to connect with its many vibrant communities and explore all it has to offer. Cincinnati Song Initiative remains devoted to the innovation of twenty-first century song by commissioning and premiering new works. CSI aims to connect with today's audiences and lead the way in original digital content among arts organizations, continually adding to its rich suite of resources with educational webinars, live interviews with artists and composers, and innovative performance projects imagined for the virtual realm.

Song in Cincy, June Edition 🎶Discover and enjoy great vocal music this month. We hope to see you at an event!
06/02/2026

Song in Cincy, June Edition 🎶

Discover and enjoy great vocal music this month. We hope to see you at an event!

05/29/2026

The Fellowship of the Song 2026 Recap

One reel can’t quite capture all the magic and knowledge that this year’s Fellowship contained, but we sure tried. Congratulations to all, and thanks to Fellows and Faculty alike for a fantastic week of song.

05/26/2026

🎙 NEW ON THE POD: Michael Brofman

Laura and Sam have a moment for Brussels sprouts, the key ingredient in a perfect old fashioned, and debriefing on the 2026 Fellowship of the Song festival before welcoming fellow art song organization founder Michael Brofman. Artistic Director of the Brooklyn Art Song Society, Mike has been a trailblazer in curating and producing concerts to bring audiences together and experiencing the best song performers in the country, par excellence. Hear about the upcoming final concert in BASS’s 2026 New Voices Festival, their inaugural young artist program, and more about BASS’s history.

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🩵LaToya Lain & Casey Robards Appreciation Post💚What a pleasure having these two powerhouses, in their own right, join us...
05/23/2026

🩵LaToya Lain & Casey Robards Appreciation Post💚

What a pleasure having these two powerhouses, in their own right, join us as coaches for the second half of the week. With their guidance, Fellows gave a beautiful and informed concert last night. Thank you times a million to Casey and Latoya!!

🎶 Fellows’ Closing Concert 🎶 Join us tonight at the Fellows’ Closing Concert for a scintillating program to end the week...
05/22/2026

🎶 Fellows’ Closing Concert 🎶

Join us tonight at the Fellows’ Closing Concert for a scintillating program to end the week. Fellows will perform works that they’ve been working on with coaches LaToya Lain and Casey Robards. We hope to see you there!

05/19/2026

Catching up with the Fellows: Maggie Tigue

Hear from Maggie as she talks about her experience at the Fellowship so far and her relationship with song. Then, join us later tonight to hear her, and everyone else, in our Fellows’ Opening Concert.

05/19/2026

Fellowship of the Song: Day 3️⃣

Hop in the car with Sam to hear about what we have going on today. Join us this morning for a conversation with him and Natasha, and later, our Opening Fellows’ Concert!

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