Arts
The concertmaster, or first chair violin, plays a pivotal in an orchestra. Tim Lees held that important position for two decades with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, but retired recently due to injury. On this episode, we talk to Tim about his extraordinary tenure with the CSO and discuss what’s next on his journey. We also talk to Director of Orchestra Personnel Paul Pietrowski about this interim period, the process and purpose for getting guest concertmasters, and the search for the CSO’s next concertmaster