Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Announce New First Assistant Concertmaster

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has today announced the appointment of violinist Charles Morey as their new First Assistant Concertmaster

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has today announced the appointment of violinist Charles Morey as their new First Assistant Concertmaster.

A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he studied with William Preucil, Charles has served previously as a section member of the Indianapolis Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic and The Cleveland Orchestra.

He has performed as Guest Concertmaster with a number of American ensembles - including the San Antonio Symphony, Omaha Symphony Orchestra, Memphis Symphony, Canton Symphony Orchestra and the Lexington Bach Festival Orchestra.

The orchestra has also announced the appointment of Japanese-American cellist Hiro Matsuo to the ensemble’s cello section.

Music Director Louis Langrée has indicated the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is committed to restoring the ensemble to a full complement of 90 tenured players over the coming seasons.