March 24, 2026

Cellist Nat Chaitkin from the Cincinnati String Project presented Bach and Boombox for the third and fourth grade classes at River Ridge Elementary School. This fun, interactive program explores the connections between all music - from Bach to today's popular hits - and the students even had a chance to sing along.

March 14, 2026

In collaboration with the Kenton County Public Library, Soli Music Society presented Musical Doodles with guests violinists Lucas Braga and Julia Poetain, a musical activity created to give children a more relaxed and engaging way to experience classical music. By combining live music with simple drawing prompts, the program encourages young listeners to listen closely, think creatively, and develop their own connection with the music.

February 19, 2026

Cellist Nat Chaitkin from the Cincinnati String Project presented Bach and Boombox for the fifth grade classes at Ft. Wright Elementary School. This fun, interactive program explores the connections between all music - from Bach to today's popular hits - and the students even had a chance to sing along.

February 19, 2026

In celebration of Valentine's Day, Soli Music Society joined LBFE for a gathering at the organization's headquarters near Mt. Airy Forest. Violinists Evin Blomberg, Lucas Braga, and Julia Poetain performed a program of trios before spending time with guests and joining the festivities. We are grateful to LBFE and Executive Director Ja'Lah Willingham for making the visit possible.

November 22, 2025

In collaboration with the Kenton County Public Library, Soli Music Society presented Musical Doodles, a musical activity created to give children a more relaxed and engaging way to experience classical music. By combining live music with simple drawing prompts, the program encourages young listeners to listen closely, think creatively, and develop their own connection with the music. 

April 28, 2025

The final Showcase Soirée of Season 3 featured flutist Amy Taylor, violinist Evin Blomberg, violist Christian Colberg, and cellist Ilya Finkelshteyn at The Meshewa House at Turner Farm. Following the performance, guests enjoyed an intimate reception together with the artists.

April 19, 2025

In collaboration with the Kenton County Public Library, Soli Music Society presented Musical Doodles, a musical activity created to give children a more relaxed and engaging way to experience classical music. By combining live music with simple drawing prompts, the program encourages young listeners to listen closely, think creatively, and develop their own connection with the music. 

March 22, 2025

In collaboration with the Kenton County Public Library, Soli Music Society presented Musical Doodles, a musical activity created to give children a more relaxed and engaging way to experience classical music. By combining live music with simple drawing prompts, the program encourages young listeners to listen closely, think creatively, and develop their own connection with the music. 

February 16, 2025

Despite the winter weather, guests gathered at the Wiedemann Hill Mansion for a warm evening of music featuring violinist Evin Blomberg and cellist Ilya Finkelshteyn. Following the performance, guests enjoyed an intimate reception together with the artists.

January 18, 2025

In collaboration with the Kenton County Public Library, Soli Music Society presented Musical Doodles, a musical activity created to give children a more relaxed and engaging way to experience classical music. By combining live music with simple drawing prompts, the program encourages young listeners to listen closely, think creatively, and develop their own connection with the music. 

November 19, 2024

In a special collaboration with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Soli Music Society presented a performance by the Red Door Quartet for 150 fourth grade students at River Ridge Elementary School.

November 18, 2024

In a special collaboration with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Soli Music Society presented a wind quintet performance for 190 1st-5th grade students at Latonia Elementary School.

November 16, 2024

In collaboration with the Kenton County Public Library, Soli Music Society presented Musical Doodles, a musical activity created to give children a more relaxed and engaging way to experience classical music. By combining live music with simple drawing prompts, the program encourages young listeners to listen closely, think creatively, and develop their own connection with the music. 

November 11, 2024

Soli Music Society opened its Showcase Soirée season at Mansion Hill Sanctuary with a program curated by first violinist of the Red Door Quartet, Philip Marten. Featuring the Red Door Quartet - Philip Marten and Rachel Charbel, violins; Gabriel Napoli, violin; Nicholas Mariscal, cello - the evening paired Janáček's String Quartet No. 1 with the world premiere of Philip Marten's work, In One Act.

October 22, 2024

Soli Music Society welcomed musicians, friends, and supporters to Turner Farm for a private gathering celebrating the launch of Season 3. The evening also offered a moment to reflect on the organization's first two seasons, which included 1,466 students reached through school and community performances, 26 participating musicians, and hundreds of listeners who joined us for special classical music experiences.

June 2, 2024

Soli Music Society presented a special collaboration with The Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices and Isaac M. Wise Temple, highlighting works of music by three important composers - Erwin Schulhoff, Mieczysław Weinberg, and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco - whose lives and careers were tragically cut short by the Nazi regime in Europe. This program was curated by guest artist Adam Millstein, whose appearance was made possible thanks to the generosity of the Renaissance Society.

April 18, 2024

Soli Music Society and the Renaissance Society co-hosted Cheers for a Cause at Richter & Phillips Jewelers in Cincinnati. Thank you to the Renaissance Society for their incredible kindness, support, and generosity - funds raised from this event supported the appearance of guest artist Adam Millstein.

April 15, 2024

The Showcase Series season came to a close with a sold out evening featuring works by Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, performed by violinist Evin Blomberg, violist Christian Colberg, and cellist Ilya Finkelshteyn. We are grateful to our guests, musicians, creative partners, and everyone behind the scenes who helped make the final performance of the season such a memorable one.

April 1, 2024

In a special collaboration with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Soli Music Society presented a string duo performance for over 225 K-5th grade students at Latonia Elementary School.

March 29, 2024

In a special collaboration with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Soli Music Society presented a string quintet performance for 160 K-2nd grade students at Ninth District Elementary School.

March 23, 2024

In collaboration with the Kenton County Public Library, Soli Music Society presented Musical Doodles, a musical activity created to give children a more relaxed and engaging way to experience classical music. By combining live music with simple drawing prompts, the program encourages young listeners to listen closely, think creatively, and develop their own connection with the music. 

March 21, 2024

As part of their annual ArtsWave fundraising campaign, Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. (of Western & Southern Financial Group) invited Soli Music Society founder and violinist Evin Blomberg to perform a program of solo violin works, which was followed by a conversation about instruments as investments.

March 19, 2024

Soli Music Society founder and violinist Evin Blomberg performed at Fifth Third Bank's Tunes on Tuesday series, as part of their annual fundraising campaign for ArtsWave.

March 6, 2024

Soli Music Society founder and violinist Evin Blomberg performed at P&G as part of their annual fundraising campaign for ArtsWave.

February 27, 2024

Soli Music Society helped launch GE Aerospace's ArtsWave fundraising campaign with a violin performance and instrument presentation.

February 12, 2024

Soli Music Society returned to the Wiedemann Hill Mansion for a sold out performance of Duos: Violin & Cello. The evening paired music for violin and cello with personal stories from the artists, followed by a reception where guests had the opportunity to meet the musicians and continue the conversation.

February 10, 2024

In collaboration with the Kenton County Public Library, Soli Music Society presented Musical Doodles, a musical activity created to give children a more relaxed and engaging way to experience classical music. By combining live music with simple drawing prompts, the program encourages young listeners to listen closely, think creatively, and develop their own connection with the music. 

January 13, 2024

In collaboration with the Kenton County Public Library, Soli Music Society presented Musical Doodles, a musical activity created to give children a more relaxed and engaging way to experience classical music. By combining live music with simple drawing prompts, the program encourages young listeners to listen closely, think creatively, and develop their own connection with the music. 

December 2, 2023

In collaboration with the Kenton County Public Library, Soli Music Society presented Musical Doodles, a musical activity created to give children a more relaxed and engaging way to experience classical music. By combining live music with simple drawing prompts, the program encourages young listeners to listen closely, think creatively, and develop their own connection with the music. 

November 18, 2023

The first Showcase Series event of Season 2 took place at the historic Marion Hall Mansion in Cincinnati, featuring a mixed program of new and popular works arranged for four violins and double bass. Following the performance, guests enjoyed an intimate reception together with the artists.

November 13, 2023

In a special collaboration with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Soli Music Society presented a brass quintet performance for several hundred students at River Ridge Elementary School.

October 24, 2023

Soli Music Society returned to Latonia Elementary School to perform for two fifth grade classes. This year's visit paired live music with a creative art activity, giving students the chance to respond to works by Bach, Glière, and Paganini through their own imaginative interpretations. 

October 14, 2023

In collaboration with the Kenton County Public Library, Soli Music Society presented Musical Doodles, a musical activity created to give children a more relaxed and engaging way to experience classical music. By combining live music with simple drawing prompts, the program encourages young listeners to listen closely, think creatively, and develop their own connection with the music. 

October 5, 2023

Season 2 officially kicked off with a private launch party hosted by Soli Music Society founder Evin Blomberg at Richter & Phillips Jewelers in Cincinnati.

September 8, 2023

Soli Music Society opened Season 2 with a return visit to Ft. Wright Elementary School, performing for third and fourth grade students. The program introduced the string instrument family through music ranging from Bach and Glière to tangos and familiar movie melodies.

June 10, 2023

Soli Music Society participated as a community partner for The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center 2023 Upstander Weekend, celebrating individuals and organizations around the community that make a meaningful impact.

April 22, 2023

In collaboration with the Kenton County Public Library, Soli Music Society presented Musical Doodles, a musical activity created to give children a more relaxed and engaging way to experience classical music. By combining live music with simple drawing prompts, the program encourages young listeners to listen closely, think creatively, and develop their own connection with the music. This session featured violinist Evin Blomberg and flutist Amy Taylor.

March 31, 2023 - April 1, 2023

Soli Music Society partnered with Insight Chamber Players, based in San Francisco, to present a pair of recitals at two iconic and intimate venues in San Francisco.

March 30, 2023

Violinist Evin Blomberg led a masterclass with four talented young violinists from the Golden State Youth Orchestra in Los Altos, California.

March 23, 2023

Violinist Evin Blomberg and cellist Ilya Finkelshteyn performed at a special event raising awareness and funds for heart health and the American Heart Association. A special thanks to Dr. Maria Espinola for hosting this event and bringing this collaboration to life!

March 18, 2023

In collaboration with the Kenton County Public Library, Soli Music Society presented Musical Doodles, a musical activity created to give children a more relaxed and engaging way to experience classical music. By combining live music with simple drawing prompts, the program encourages young listeners to listen closely, think creatively, and develop their own connection with the music. This session explored the connections between different rhythmic meters and shapes.

February 24, 2023

Violinist Evin Blomberg, cellist Ilya Finkelshteyn, and pianist Anna Vinnitsky joined forces for the final Showcase Series performance of Season 1.

February 16, 2023

More than 250 students at River Ridge Elementary School gathered for a performance by violinist Evin Blomberg and violist Samuel Lee. 

February 5, 2023

In collaboration with the Kenton County Public Library, Soli Music Society presented Musical Doodles, a musical activity created to give children a more relaxed and engaging way to experience classical music. By combining live music with simple drawing prompts, the program encourages young listeners to listen closely, think creatively, and develop their own connection with the music.

January 25, 2023

Violinist and Soli Music Society founder Evin Blomberg returned to Ft. Wright Elementary to perform Classical Remixes, a short collection of pieces that featured themes and variations, comparing them to pop remixes of today's music to show how different musical styles share many of the same elements.

January 24, 2023

Violinist and Soli Music Society founder Evin Blomberg returned to Latonia Elementary to perform for the students.

January 17, 2023

Violinist and Soli Music Society founder Evin Blomberg performed a program of solo violin music for Fifth Third Bank's annual fundraising campaign for ArtsWave.

January 21, 2023

In collaboration with the Kenton County Public Library, Soli Music Society presented Musical Doodles, a new series created to give children a more relaxed and engaging way to experience classical music. By combining live music with simple drawing prompts, the program encourages young listeners to listen closely, think creatively, and develop their own connection with the music.

December 30, 2022

In collaboration with the Kenton County Public Library, Soli Music Society launched the first session of Musical Doodles, a new series created to give children a more relaxed and engaging way to experience classical music. By combining live music with simple drawing prompts, the program encourages young listeners to listen closely, think creatively, and develop their own connection with the music.

December 4, 2022

Soli Music Society's second Showcase Series performance was held at the historic Wiedemann Hill Mansion in Newport, Kentucky. Violinist Evin Blomberg and cellist Ilya Finkelshteyn presented a wide-ranging program of solo and duo favorites, featuring music by Telemann, Bach, Wynton Marsalis, Wieniawski, Saint-Saëns, Handel/Halvorsen, and Carlos Gardel. Following the performance, guests enjoyed an intimate reception together with the artists.

November 26, 2022

Violinist and Soli Music Society founder Evin Blomberg performed for families at the William E. Durr Branch of the Kenton County Public Library, offering children of all ages a welcoming introduction to classical music. With art supplies and coloring pages available throughout the program, young listeners were invited to respond creatively to the music before sharing their artwork and questions at the end.

October 14, 2022

During a recent visit to Latonia Elementary School, Soli Music Society shared a lively program with fourth and fifth grade students featuring classical melodies, familiar songs, and an introduction to the many ways music can be experienced and enjoyed. The students' curiosity and enthusiasm made the visit especially memorable and reflected the kind of connection we hope to build through music.

October 6, 2022

Soli Music Society hosted its first Showcase Series performance at Richter & Phillips Jewelers in Cincinnati. The program featured violinist Evin Blomberg and cellist Ilya Finkelshteyn, and guests enjoyed a reception with the artists following the performance.

September 28, 2022

Soli Music Society opened its first season at Ft. Wright Elementary School with a program for third, fourth, and fifth grade students exploring dance music, song, string instruments, and careers in music. The visit marked the beginning of Soli's broader effort to bring classical music into local schools and communities.