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Asmik Grigorian Cancels Appearance with Cleveland Orchestra

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Asmik Grigorian has canceled her appearance with the Cleveland Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. Carnegie Hall released a statement noting, “due to personal reasons, soprano Asmik Grigorian must regrettably cancel her upcoming performances with Franz Welser-Mōst and The Cleveland Orchestra, including her New York appearance on Tuesday, March 18 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.” As a result, the orchestra announced that its {…}

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Asmik Grigorian Leads Carnegie Hall Concert with Cleveland Orchestra

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Asmik Grigorian is set to return to New York for a concert at Carnegie Hall with the Cleveland Orchestra and Franz Welser-Möst. The evening which will be held on March 18 at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage will showcase Grigorian in Strauss’ “Four Last Songs” and the Final Scene from Puccini’s “Suor Angelica.” The concert will also showcase Welser-Möst {…}

News, Season Announcement

Joyce DiDonato, Isabel Leonard, Renée Fleming, Juan Diego Flórez, Lise Davidsen Headline Carnegie Hall’s 2025-26 Season

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Carnegie Hall has announced its 2025-26 season. “With every season, Carnegie Hall seeks to offer audiences a panoramic view of the world’s leading artists and ensembles with every performance promising to be something truly extraordinary,” said Clive Gillinson, Executive and Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall, in an official press release. “Looking to 2025–2026, we’re especially excited about our next festival {…}

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Obituary: Vienna Boys Choirmaster Oliver Steich Dies

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Vienna Boys Choirmaster Oliver Stech has died. Steich became the choirmaster in 2011 and led the choir in numerous concerts, and on tours of Europe, Asia, South America, and the US. Born in Waid­hofen/Ybbs, Lower Austria, he began studying the piano and singing and later went on to study romance languages at the University of Vienna and piano, voice, conducting, {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Conductor Change for ‘Die Zauberflöte’

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change change for its production of “Die Zauberflöte.” The company said, “Franz Welser-Möst has been forced to cancel his conducting duties for the new production of ‘Die Zauberflöte’ at the Vienna State Opera for health reasons. After successful immunotherapy, he suffered unexpected side effects that make his participation impossible.” As a result, Bertrand {…}

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Latonia Moore, Pavol Breslik, Nina Stemme, MIles Mykkanen Headline The Cleveland Orchestra’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival 2025

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The Cleveland Orchestra has announced its third annual Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival. First up is “United in Song! A Community Celebration.” Performance Dates: May 17, 2025 At the core of the experience will be three concert performances of “Jenůfa.” Franz Welser-Möst conducts the opera which will headline a slate centered on the theme of “Reconciliation.” Latonia {…}

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Simon Keenlyside, Joélle Harvey, Lauren Snouffer, Liv Redpath Headline Cleveland Orchestra’s 2025 International Radio Broadcast Series

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The Cleveland Orchestra is teaming up with WCLV / Ideastream Public Media and WFMT to present a 13-week radio international broadcast series. Here is the rundown of the vocal performances on offer. First up is Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection.” Franz Welser-Möst conducts with Lauren Snouffer and Marie-Nicole Lemieux as the soloists. Streaming Date: Jan. 7, 2025 Then comes a concert {…}

News, Streaming

Liv Redpath, Simon Keenlyside, Asmik Grigorian, Barbara Hannigan Headline Cleveland Orchestra’s 2024-25 Digital Season

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The Cleveland Orchestra unveiled its digital season for 2024-25, which will include six “Live from Severance” concerts and nine digital premieres. Here is a breakdown of the vocal performances on offer. Adella Premiere Daniel Harding conducts Liv Redpath in Mahler’s Fourth Symphony. Streaming Date: Sept. 10, 2024 Barbara Hannigan conducts the ensemble in a program of works by Haydn, Vivier, {…}

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The Cleveland Orchestra Receives $5 Million Gift

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The Cleveland Orchestra has announced that it has received a $5 million gift from The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation. The gift will be to support the Kelvin Smith Family Chair held by Music Director Franz Welser-Möst. The next three years will see the orchestra celebrate its historic partnership with Welser-Möst, who will step down from the position when his {…}