Lauren Snouffer & Marie-Nicole Lemieux Headline Cleveland Orchestra’s Stream of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 ‘Resurrection’

The Cleveland Orchestra is set to stream a performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection” on Nov. 12, 2022. The showcase, which will be conducted by Franz Welser-Möst will star Lauren Snouffer and Marie-Nicole Lemieux as the soloists. This is the ensemble’s first performance of this Symphony since receiving the autograph manuscript earlier this year. Audiences will be provided with {…}

Oct 27, 2022

Cleveland Orchestra Raises $2 Million at Gala

The Cleveland Orchestra raised $2 million dollars during its Oct. 1 Gala at the Severance Music Center. The money raised will go toward the organization’s educational programs and community involvement initiatives. The Gala opened its presentation with a musical prelude by members of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra. Music director Franz Welser-Möst conducted performances of “Overture to Oberon” by Carl {…}

Oct 6, 2022

The Cleveland Orchestra Announces Season 3 of ‘In Focus’ Digital Concert Series

(Photo: © Musacchio, Ianniello, & Pasqualini) The Cleveland Orchestra has announced the third season of “In Focus,” the organizations digital concert-streaming series on adella.live and the Adella digital streaming app. The new season will be comprised of ten episodes premiering from October through June, and is available with a subscription to Adella Premium. Among the performances are: Conductor Franz Welser-Most {…}

Sep 28, 2022

Cleveland Orchestra Gifted Manuscript of Mahler’s Second Symphony

The Cleveland Orchestra received an autographed manuscript of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection.” The gift was made by philanthropist Herbert G. Kloiber, who is one of the Trustees of the organization. The 232-page historic document will be preserved in collaboration with the Cleveland Museum of Art where it will be available for public viewing. “When I acquired the Mahler autograph {…}

Aug 17, 2022

Transgender Employee Sues Cleveland Orchestra for Discrimination

Rem Wransky has filed a lawsuit against the Cleveland Orchestra. According to the suit, Wransky argues that the Cleveland Orchestra and Business Administrators & Consultants Inc (BAC) – the orchestra’s third party healthcare administrator – unlawfully and intentionally discriminated against her when it refused to cover a surgery because she is trans woman. Wranksy began working with the organization in April 2021 {…}

May 29, 2022

Daniel Reith Named Assistant Conductor of The Cleveland Orchestra & Music Director of Youth Orchestra

The Cleveland Orchestra has announced that Daniel Reith has been appointed as Assistant Conductor of the company, as well as Music Director of the CO Youth Orchestra. His position will begin in September for the start of the 2022-23 season at Severance Music Center. With the Youth Orchestra, Reith will oversee the artistic planning, personnel, and lead rehearsals and performances. {…}

Apr 12, 2022

Liv Redpath, Tamara Wilson, Eric Owens, Julia Bullock, Lucy Crowe Headline The Cleveland Orchestra’s 2022-23 Season

(Credit: Julia Wesely) The Cleveland Orchestra has announced its 2022-23 season. For the purposes of this article, we will focus on vocal and operatic performances. The season opens with Mahler’s Second Symphony conducted by Franz Welser-Möst. Lauren Snouffer and Marie-Nicole Lemieux will be the soloists. Performance Dates: Sept. 29 & 30, 2022 John Adams will conduct a performance of his {…}

Jan 20, 2022

The Cleveland Orchestra Unveils 2022 Blossom Festival Lineup

Photo: Roger Mastroianni The Cleveland Orchestra has announced its 2022 Blossom Music Festival, presented by The J.M. Smucker Company. The Festival, which features 10 weeks of concerts from Fourth of July through Labor Day, comprises nineteen concerts, with programs ranging from Beethoven to film scores to Broadway. All concerts will take place at Blossom Music Center and attendance is free {…}

Jan 12, 2022

Cleveland Orchestra Cancels January Florida Concerts

The Cleveland Orchestra has canceled its January Adrienne Arsht Center concerts and residency. Among the performances canceled were the Jan. 28 and 29 concerts at Knight Concert Hall in Miami, Florida featuring soprano Latonia Moore. Those concerts, which were set to be conducted by Franz Welser-Möst would have featured a performance of Walker’s “Lilacs” as well as symphonies by Dvorak {…}

Jan 8, 2022

The Cleveland Orchestra Postpones Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert

The Cleveland Orchestra has announced the postponement of its Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert and Community Day due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19. The showcase, which was set for Jan. 16, 2022, will now take place on June 4, 2022 at Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall. The performance will feature soprano Jacqueline Echols and conductor Vinay Parameswaran {…}

Dec 5, 2021

The Cleveland Orchestra Continues Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert

On Jan. 16, 2022, The Cleveland Orchestra will present its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert at the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall at the Severance Music Center. Led by Associate Conductor Vinay Parameswaran, the concert will feature soprano Jacqueline Echols and the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Chorus and an all-volunteer community chorus directed by Dr. {…}