The Cleveland Orchestra has announced the 44th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. The event, scheduled for Jan. 14, 2024 at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, will feature performances by The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Chorus and violinist Amaryn Olmeda. Daniel Reith and Dr. William Henry Caldwell conduct. Danita Harris will serve as {…}
The Cleveland Orchestra has canceled its upcoming Israel tour. In a statement, the orchestra said, “The Cleveland Orchestra has made the decision to cancel its upcoming tour in Israel. The safety of our musicians and staff is a top priority, and this decision was based on State Department guidelines in consultation with security advisors.” The company added, “The Orchestra will {…}
The Cleveland Orchestra is set to honor Robert Madison with a Distinguished Service Award on Oct. 12, 2023. The showcase, which will be presented prior to a concert, will take place at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall. Madison joined the Board of Trustees in 1998 and then became the chair of the Community Relations Committee and the {…}
The Cleveland Orchestra has announced updates to its musician personnel. First up, the organization announced that Charles Paul, who has been a member of the bass section since 2022, has taken over duties as first assistant principal bass. Additionally, the orchestra welcomed Meghan Guegold Hege as assistant/utility horn, Tanner Tanyeri as a percussionist, Youngji Kim and Genevieve Smelser as first {…}
The Cleveland Orchestra has announced its 2023-24 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal performances. The season opens with performances of “Amadeus” featuring The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus. Richard Kaufman conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. 21 – 24, 2023 Simon Keenlyside leads a program featuring music by Mahler. Franz Welser-Möst conducts. Performance Dates: Oct. 12 {…}
The Cleveland Orchestra has announced a $7 million commitment to support education concerts for children. Per an official press statement issued by the company, the money comes from the newly created Eric and Jane Nord Family Fund; Jane B. Nord was honored with The Cleveland Orchestra’s Distinguished Service Award on March 2, 2023. “We are deeply grateful for the continued {…}
The Cleveland Orchestra has announced a $1 million gift to establish Gay Cull Addicott and Robert R. Cull Fund. Per an official press release, the company will add the gift to its endowment to honor Addicott, who was a trustee from 2002 to 2022. “Gay’s civic pride was anchored by The Cleveland Orchestra, which she believed was among the crown {…}
On January 15, 2023, The Cleveland Orchestra presented its 19th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Awards to LaJean Ray, Dr. William Henry Caldwell, and the MLK Community Chorus. Presented at the beginning of their MLK Celebration Concert at Severance Music Center, the awards recognize individuals and organizations for their service to the Greater Cleveland areas in the spirit {…}
The Cleveland Orchestra has announced that Jejuana C. Brown has been named as its Director of Diversity and Inclusion, effective January 11th. Brown will work to develop a comprehensive equity, access, diversity, and inclusion plan which aligns with TCO’s vision as a company. Other responsibilities include furthering practices and accountability measures in all departments. Brown brings with her experience in {…}
The Cleveland Orchestra has announced the first ever Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival: “The American Dream.” “With this season’s inaugural Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival: ‘The American Dream’ and future annual festivals, The Cleveland Orchestra is creating space and a forum at Severance Music Center and within the greater Cleveland community to explore broader topics through {…}
Photo: Roger Mastroianni The Cleveland Orchestra has announced select performances for Blossom Music Festival 2023. The concerts will take place at the Blossom Music Center in Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley National Park from July 1-Sept. 3, 2023. Blossom Music Center is the summer home of The Cleveland Orchestra. For this article, only vocal music is listed. The performances kick off with {…}