Classical shows in Cleveland

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Hailed by People Magazine as a “Piano Prodigy,” Zade Dirani’s music reaches hearts around the world. A Billboard-charting pianist and composer, he has performed at UNESCO headquarters, large arenas, a

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Introduce the youngest music fans in your life to the instruments of the orchestra — and to the amazing musicians who play them — in cozy Reinberger Chamber Hall. Kid-friendly tunes and our energetic

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Introduce the youngest music fans in your life to the instruments of the orchestra — and to the amazing musicians who play them — in cozy Reinberger Chamber Hall. Kid-friendly tunes and our energetic

Hip-hop · Classical

When was the last time you witnessed strings, horns, and woodwinds sharing the stage with a Hip-Hop act? Now imagine adding a party-rocking DJ, a powerhouse soul songstress, and a fire-breathing MC an

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Jazz · Classical

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Doors 6:30pm

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Three world-class soloists — violinist Lisa Batiashvili, cellist Gautier Capuçon, and pianist Jean Yves Thibaudet — join forces to explore the expressive possibilities of the piano trio. Pieces by Sho

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Doors 7:00pm

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The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus marks its 75th season with a special concert celebrating the rich legacy and vibrant future of this all-volunteer ensemble. Director of Choruses Lisa Wong opens the even

Cradle Of Filth, Blackbraid, Black Satellite +1 more

Symphonic black metal · Gothic metal

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The “Father of the Symphony” meets the composer who ushered the form into the 20th century. Haydn’s Symphony No. 80 is a refined gem of the Classical era that helped set the stage for the symphonic in

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The “Father of the Symphony” meets the composer who ushered the form into the 20th century. Haydn’s Symphony No. 80 is a refined gem of the Classical era that helped set the stage for the symphonic in

Sting, Chance Emerson

Classic rock · Singer-songwriter

Doors 7:00pm

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The “Father of the Symphony” meets the composer who ushered the form into the 20th century. Haydn’s Symphony No. 80 is a refined gem of the Classical era that helped set the stage for the symphonic in

Sting, Chance Emerson

Classic rock · Singer-songwriter

Doors 7:00pm

Nekrogoblikon, Aborted, Signs of the Swarm +1 more

Melodic death metal · Folk metal

with Septicflesh, Crypta, Thrown Into Exile

Doors 5:00pm

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Petr Popelka leads the combined forces of The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus in Ein deutsches Requiem , a contemplative and deeply moving reflection on life written as Brahms g

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Doors 7:00pm

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Petr Popelka leads the combined forces of The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus in Ein deutsches Requiem , a contemplative and deeply moving reflection on life written as Brahms g

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Petr Popelka leads the combined forces of The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus in Ein deutsches Requiem , a contemplative and deeply moving reflection on life written as Brahms g

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Experience the joy and artistry of young voices at The Cleveland Orchestra Youth and Children’s Choruses Fall Concert. Featuring local students in grades 4–12, this inspiring performance celebrates th

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Doors 6:30pm

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Doors 7:00pm

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Who is the hero of Richard Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben — a historical figure, a mythic legend, or the composer himself? Though most agree that the work is a self-portrait of Strauss, this swashbuckling

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Who is the hero of Richard Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben — a historical figure, a mythic legend, or the composer himself? Though most agree that the work is a self-portrait of Strauss, this swashbuckling

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Join us as The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra launches its landmark 40th performing season with an exciting evening of symphonic music, marking the beginning of a year-long celebration. This conc

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Who is the hero of Richard Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben — a historical figure, a mythic legend, or the composer himself? Though most agree that the work is a self-portrait of Strauss, this swashbuckling

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Who is the hero of Richard Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben — a historical figure, a mythic legend, or the composer himself? Though most agree that the work is a self-portrait of Strauss, this swashbuckling

with Chelsea Grin, The Acacia Strain, Netherwalker

Deathcore · Death metal

Doors 6:00pm

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with REMINDERS OF HELL TOUR with Emmure, AngelMaker, Synestia

Deathcore · Death metal

Doors 6:00pm

Folk · Classical

Cleveland favorite Augustin Hadelich returns to Severance for Bartók’s Second Violin Concerto, a daring work that brims with lively folk rhythms and colors. Conductor Alan Gilbert programs this alongs

Folk · Classical

Cleveland favorite Augustin Hadelich returns to Severance for Bartók’s Second Violin Concerto, a daring work that brims with lively folk rhythms and colors. Conductor Alan Gilbert programs this alongs

Folk · Classical

Cleveland favorite Augustin Hadelich returns to Severance for Bartók’s Second Violin Concerto, a daring work that brims with lively folk rhythms and colors. Conductor Alan Gilbert programs this alongs

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Celebrate the season at Winter Spree, a festive evening at Severance featuring holiday shopping with unique local vendors, cocktails and seasonal bites, a private Cleveland Orchestra concert, and a li

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* The Cleveland Orchestra does not appear on this program.

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Doors 6:30pm

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As part of the Music Explorers program, Cleveland Orchestra musicians perform short sections celebrating the music of the season. Join us for this heartwarming holiday concert for the whole family! Ab

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Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

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As part of the Music Explorers program, Cleveland Orchestra musicians perform short sections celebrating the music of the season. Join us for this heartwarming holiday concert for the whole family! Ab

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Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

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Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

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Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

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Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

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Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

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Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

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Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

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Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

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Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

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Symphonic metal · Progressive rock

Symphonic metal · Progressive rock

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Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

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Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

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Beethoven’s Missa solemnis is rivaled only by his Ninth Symphony in power and scope. Through graceful solos and contemplative choruses, Beethoven imbues the ancient text with humanist theology and sea

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Richard Strauss is a composer near and dear to the hearts of The Cleveland Orchestra and Franz Welser-Möst, both internationally acclaimed interpreters of his music. In this all-Strauss program, two r

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Beethoven’s Missa solemnis is rivaled only by his Ninth Symphony in power and scope. Through graceful solos and contemplative choruses, Beethoven imbues the ancient text with humanist theology and sea

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Acclaimed pianist Stephen Hough offers an era-spanning program of works, moving from the gentle melodies of Schubert and Brahms to the aural innovations of Schoenberg and Stockhausen, with Beethoven’s

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Doors 7:00pm

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Composer-conductor Thomas Adès takes listeners on a sonic trek from the deepest depths of the underworld to farthest reaches of the galaxy. Holst’s cosmic showpiece The Planets provides a striking com

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Composer-conductor Thomas Adès takes listeners on a sonic trek from the deepest depths of the underworld to farthest reaches of the galaxy. Holst’s cosmic showpiece The Planets provides a striking com

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Doors 6:30pm

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Composer-conductor Thomas Adès takes listeners on a sonic trek from the deepest depths of the underworld to farthest reaches of the galaxy. Holst’s cosmic showpiece The Planets provides a striking com

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Composer-conductor Thomas Adès takes listeners on a sonic trek from the deepest depths of the underworld to farthest reaches of the galaxy. Holst’s cosmic showpiece The Planets provides a striking com

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*The Cleveland Orchestra does not appear on this program.

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“The ultimate essence of the symphony is Life,” Tchaikovsky wrote of his Sixth Symphony. Full of sweeping melodies, passionate outbursts, and emotional extremes, his “Pathétique” Symphony remains one

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“The ultimate essence of the symphony is Life,” Tchaikovsky wrote of his Sixth Symphony. Full of sweeping melodies, passionate outbursts, and emotional extremes, his “Pathétique” Symphony remains one

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Doors 6:30pm

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“The ultimate essence of the symphony is Life,” Tchaikovsky wrote of his Sixth Symphony. Full of sweeping melodies, passionate outbursts, and emotional extremes, his “Pathétique” Symphony remains one

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“The ultimate essence of the symphony is Life,” Tchaikovsky wrote of his Sixth Symphony. Full of sweeping melodies, passionate outbursts, and emotional extremes, his “Pathétique” Symphony remains one

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Doors 6:30pm

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By turns lyrical and fiendishly virtuosic, Barber’s Violin Concerto is an American classic and the ideal vehicle for award-winning violinist Paul Huang, who takes on the solo role. Bookending this, co

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By turns lyrical and fiendishly virtuosic, Barber’s Violin Concerto is an American classic and the ideal vehicle for award-winning violinist Paul Huang, who takes on the solo role. Bookending this, co

As I Lay Dying, Immortal Disfigurement

Metalcore · Melodic death metal

Doors 7:00pm

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Powerhouse pianist Seong-Jin Cho returns to tackle the musical hurdles of Chopin’s First Piano Concerto, written when the composer was only 20 years old. Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali pairs this wit

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Introduce the youngest music fans in your life to the instruments of the orchestra — and to the amazing musicians who play them — in cozy Reinberger Chamber Hall. Kid-friendly tunes and our energetic

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Powerhouse pianist Seong-Jin Cho returns to tackle the musical hurdles of Chopin’s First Piano Concerto, written when the composer was only 20 years old. Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali pairs this wit

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Introduce the youngest music fans in your life to the instruments of the orchestra — and to the amazing musicians who play them — in cozy Reinberger Chamber Hall. Kid-friendly tunes and our energetic

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Powerhouse pianist Seong-Jin Cho returns to tackle the musical hurdles of Chopin’s First Piano Concerto, written when the composer was only 20 years old. Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali pairs this wit

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Join us for our annual collaboration with The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus as we continue COYO’s 40th performing season and celebrate COYC’s 36th in a shared season of celebration. This concert is

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Memorable melodies and inventive variations abound in this program of 20th-century showpieces. In his TCO debut, Alexandre Kantorow brings his electrifying pianism to Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Them

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Memorable melodies and inventive variations abound in this program of 20th-century showpieces. In his TCO debut, Alexandre Kantorow brings his electrifying pianism to Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Them

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Doors 6:30pm

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Memorable melodies and inventive variations abound in this program of 20th-century showpieces. In his TCO debut, Alexandre Kantorow brings his electrifying pianism to Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Them

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Memorable melodies and inventive variations abound in this program of 20th-century showpieces. In his TCO debut, Alexandre Kantorow brings his electrifying pianism to Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Them

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As the first American winner of the International Chopin Competition, Garrick Ohlsson is celebrated the world over for his interpretations of Chopin’s music. In this sumptuous program showcasing the c

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Introduce the youngest music fans in your life to the instruments of the orchestra — and to the amazing musicians who play them — in cozy Reinberger Chamber Hall. Kid-friendly tunes and our energetic

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Introduce the youngest music fans in your life to the instruments of the orchestra — and to the amazing musicians who play them — in cozy Reinberger Chamber Hall. Kid-friendly tunes and our energetic

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About the Music Spirit of America celebrates the rich diversity of people, cultures, and traditions that have shaped the American experience through music. From The Star-Spangled Banner and Dvořák's "

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About the Music Spirit of America celebrates the rich diversity of people, cultures, and traditions that have shaped the American experience through music. From The Star-Spangled Banner and Dvořák's "

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About the Music Spirit of America celebrates the rich diversity of people, cultures, and traditions that have shaped the American experience through music. From The Star-Spangled Banner and Dvořák's "

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About the Music Spirit of America celebrates the rich diversity of people, cultures, and traditions that have shaped the American experience through music. From The Star-Spangled Banner and Dvořák's "

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About the Music Spirit of America celebrates the rich diversity of people, cultures, and traditions that have shaped the American experience through music. From The Star-Spangled Banner and Dvořák's "

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The talents of superstar pianist Yunchan Lim are put on full display in Liszt’s Second Piano Concerto, which veers between jaw-dropping virtuosity and heart-on-sleeve tenderness. Composer-conductor Es

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The talents of superstar pianist Yunchan Lim are put on full display in Liszt’s Second Piano Concerto, which veers between jaw-dropping virtuosity and heart-on-sleeve tenderness. Composer-conductor Es

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The talents of superstar pianist Yunchan Lim are put on full display in Liszt’s Second Piano Concerto, which veers between jaw-dropping virtuosity and heart-on-sleeve tenderness. Composer-conductor Es

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After his critically acclaimed Severance debut in 2025, blind pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii returns for a solo evening filled with lyricism and virtuosity. Featuring a selection of Grieg’s Lyric Pieces and

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Composer-conductor John Adams leads a riveting program anchored by two American rarities: Roy Harris’s dynamic Third Symphony and Copland’s deliciously jazzy Piano Concerto, spotlighting the musical w

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Composer-conductor John Adams leads a riveting program anchored by two American rarities: Roy Harris’s dynamic Third Symphony and Copland’s deliciously jazzy Piano Concerto, spotlighting the musical w

Pop · Jazz

Helen Welch lights up the stage with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra in a lively celebration of timeless favorites from pop, Broadway, jazz, and more. With captivating vocals and effortless charm, she br

Jazz · Classical

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Composer-conductor John Adams leads a riveting program anchored by two American rarities: Roy Harris’s dynamic Third Symphony and Copland’s deliciously jazzy Piano Concerto, spotlighting the musical w

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Mahler confronted life’s fragility in his towering Ninth Symphony, combining fleeting pleasures with fraught anguish. From the stirring opening movement to the achingly tender finale, Music Director F

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Introduce the youngest music fans in your life to the instruments of the orchestra — and to the amazing musicians who play them — in cozy Reinberger Chamber Hall. Kid-friendly tunes and our energetic

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Introduce the youngest music fans in your life to the instruments of the orchestra — and to the amazing musicians who play them — in cozy Reinberger Chamber Hall. Kid-friendly tunes and our energetic

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Mahler confronted life’s fragility in his towering Ninth Symphony, combining fleeting pleasures with fraught anguish. From the stirring opening movement to the achingly tender finale, Music Director F

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Doors 2:30pm

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Mahler confronted life’s fragility in his towering Ninth Symphony, combining fleeting pleasures with fraught anguish. From the stirring opening movement to the achingly tender finale, Music Director F

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As part of the 2027 Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival, Franz Welser-Möst leads a program steeped in ancient mythology. Stravinsky’s musical exploration of the Orpheus myth traces the hero’s journey t

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As part of the 2027 Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival, Franz Welser-Möst leads a program steeped in ancient mythology. Stravinsky’s musical exploration of the Orpheus myth traces the hero’s journey t

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Doors 6:30pm

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Join us as we conclude our 40th performing season with a celebratory concert, marking the joyful finale of a year honoring four decades of youth orchestral music‑making. The program will also include

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One of Richard Strauss’s grandest and most gorgeous operas receives a fully staged performance as part of the 2027 Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival. A symbolic tale of love, redemption, and compassi

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One of Richard Strauss’s grandest and most gorgeous operas receives a fully staged performance as part of the 2027 Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival. A symbolic tale of love, redemption, and compassi

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One of Richard Strauss’s grandest and most gorgeous operas receives a fully staged performance as part of the 2027 Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival. A symbolic tale of love, redemption, and compassi

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A choral masterpiece celebrating light, hope, and new beginnings, Haydn’s oratorio The Creation was the first piece Franz Welser-Möst conducted in his inaugural season as Music Director of The Clevela

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Experience the sights and sounds of an all-day Alpine hike in Richard Strauss’s vivid tone poem, featuring waterfalls, pastures, a massive thunderstorm, and an unforgettable view from the summit. Musi

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Franz Welser-Möst’s final concert as Music Director of The Cleveland Orchestra is a lively homage to the Viennese musical tradition so near and dear to his heart. The evening opens with Schubert’s pas

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Blast off on a spectacular journey through space as breathtaking NASA imagery fills the screen, set to a sweeping, dramatic live soundtrack by the Cleveland Pops Orchestra and Cleveland Pops Chorus. F