Loras John Schissel, conductor

Laura Pedersen, soprano

These traditional, old-fashioned holiday band concerts feature Tchaikovsky’s "1812" Overture, in an arrangement for band. In addition, the program includes Richard Rodgers’s Symphonic Scenario from South Pacific, music by Stephen Foster, "March-Past of the United States Armed Forces," and Don Gillis’s "Requiem for a Hero" from Symphony No. 10 Big D, and Sousa marches. Soprano Laura Pedersen will be featured in "Simple Gifts" by Aaron Copland and "Tonight" from West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein.

These concerts are to be followed by a fireworks display, weather permitting.

The Blossom Festival will offer patrons an All-American Cookout on the Blossom grounds. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. Concertgoers may purchase a variety of grilled fare, ice cream and non-alcoholic drinks. As always, patrons are also welcome to bring their own picnics

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Concert sponsored by: ,
a Cleveland Orchestra Partner in Excellence

All artists and programs subject to change.

Loras John Schissel, conductor

Steven Witser, trombone

These traditional, old-fashioned holiday band concerts feature Tchaikovsky’s "1812" Overture, in an arrangement for band. In addition, the program includes Richard Rodgers’s Symphonic Scenario from South Pacific, music by Stephen Foster, "March-Past of the United States Armed Forces," and Don Gillis’s "Requiem for a Hero" from Symphony No. 10 Big D, and Sousa marches. Cleveland Orchestra Acting Principal Trombone player Steven Witser will be soloist in "The Gondolier" by Gardell Simons.

These concerts are to be followed by a fireworks display, weather permitting.

The Blossom Festival will offer patrons an All-American Cookout on the Blossom grounds. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. Concertgoers may purchase a variety of grilled fare, ice cream and non-alcoholic drinks. As always, patrons are also welcome to bring their own picnics

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Concert sponsored by: ,
a Cleveland Orchestra Partner in Excellence

All artists and programs subject to change.

James Gaffigan, conductor

Cristina Ortiz, piano

Concert sponsored by: Hudson Blossom Women's Committees

In honor of their generous support of the 2005-06 annual Fund, this concert is dedicated to The Richard Sneed Family and The Milton and Tamar Maltz Family Foundation for their tremendous commitment to The Cleveland Orchestra.

All artists and programs subject to change.

Robert Porco, director

Christiane Noll, soprano

Debbie Gravitte, mezzo-soprano

Doug LaBrecque, tenor

Bravo Broadway brings classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical hits to Blossom, with songs from Cats, Phantom of the Opera and The Light in the Piazza, as well as Chicago, A Chorus Line and The Lion King.

Concert sponsored by: CHASE

All artists and programs subject to change.

Jahja Ling, conductor

James Ehnes, violin

Following this concert, James Ehnes will autograph recording purchases from the Bandwagon Gift Shop at the Special Events Plaza inside the Smith Plaza. The compact discs available this evening featuring Mr. Ehnes include his latest release, a 2-CD set of Mozart’s complete works for violin and orchestra, and his French Showpieces CD, featuring works by Saint-Saëns, Berlioz, Chausson, Debussy, Milhaud, and Massenet.

The Blossom Bandwagon Gift Shop is open from 5:30 pm through the CD-signing at the end of this evening’s concert.

Concert co-sponsored by: Ferro Corporation
Concert co-sponsored by: Charles E. and Mabel M. Ritchie Memorial Foundation
Guest Artist Fund: The Payne Fund (James Ehnes)

All artists and programs subject to change.

Jahja Ling, conductor

Twyla Robinson, soprano

Nancy Maultsby, mezzo-soprano

Stanford Olsen, tenor

Charles Robert Austin, bass-baritone

This evening's program includes the Mozart Requiem, Richard Strauss's Four Last Songs (soloist: Twyla Robinson, soprano) and Strauss's Duet-Concertino for Clarinet and Bassoon. Franklin Cohen, clarinet, and John Clouser, bassoon, are the soloists in the Duet-Concertino.

Following this concert, Jahja Ling will autograph recording purchases from the Bandwagon Gift Shop at the Special Events Plaza inside the Smith Plaza. The compact discs available this evening featuring Mr. Ling include his Symphonic Dances CD, featuring works by Bernstein, Ravel, and Richard Strauss.

The Blossom Bandwagon Gift Shop is open from 4:30 pm through the end of the CD-signing after this evening’s concert.

Concert sponsored by:
Guest Artist Fund: Dr. and Mrs. Murray M. Bett (Jahja Ling)

All artists and programs subject to change.

Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor

Arnaldo Cohen, piano

The Blossom Festival will offer patrons an All-American Cookout on the Blossom grounds. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. Concertgoers may purchase a variety of grilled fare, ice cream and non-alcoholic drinks. As always, patrons are also welcome to bring their own picnics.

Featured recordings available at The Cleveland Orchestra Store and on its website, and at The Bandwagon Shop at Blossom:
Gershwin Weekend & Symphonic Dances.

Concert sponsored by: ,
a Cleveland Orchestra Partner in Excellence.
Concert sponsored by Clyde and Gail Bartter

All artists and programs subject to change.

Mell Csicsila, percussion

Maryann Nagel, host

FREE FAMILY EVENT
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital presents "Powerful Percussion", part of The Cleveland Orchestra's Musical Rainbow series for children ages 3 to 6 and their families.

This 30-minute narrated program will introduce children to percussion instruments, demonstrate how they produce their sounds, and hightlight the special sounds they can make. Children can participate by singing, clapping and marching!

Hudson Library and Historical Society is located at First and Main (96 Liberty Street) in Hudson. Free admission -- no tickets required.

Musical Rainbow Series sponsored by
and endowed by the Pysht Fund.

All artists and programs subject to change.

Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor

Andrew Grams, conductor

Alban Gerhardt, cello

Concert program also includes works by Richard Strauss, Arthur Honegger and the Suite from Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland.

Following this concert, Alban Gerhardt will autograph recording purchases from the Bandwagon Gift Shop at the Special Events Center inside the main gates. His CDs, featuring works by Dohnányi, Shostakovich, Enescu, d’Albert, Rubinstein, Bridge, Schnittke, Berkeley, and Jacobi, will also be available for purchase at the Special Events Center during his signing session.

The Blossom Bandwagon Gift Shop will be open from 4:30 pm through the conclusion of Mr. Gerhardt’s CD signing session for this evening’s concert.

Concert sponsored by: The Sisler-McFawn Foundation
Guest Artist Fund: The Hershey Foundation (Alban Gerhardt)

All artists and programs subject to change.

Loras John Schissel, conductor

Join Loras John Schissel and the Blossom Festival Orchestra for an evening of popular music by John Williams, including music from Harry Potter, Star Wars and E.T., as well as Carousel and other classic movies.

Following this concert, Loras John Schissel will autograph the Blossom Festival Band CD at the Special Events Center inside the main gates. This CD may be purchased online, at the Blossom Bandwagon Shop the evening of the performance, and also at the Special Events Center during Mr. Schissel’s appearance.

The Blossom Bandwagon Gift Shop will be open from 4:30 pm through the conclusion of Mr. Schissel’s CD signing session for this evening’s concert.

The Blossom Festival will offer patrons an All-American Cookout on the Blossom grounds. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. for picnicking. Concertgoers may purchase a variety of grilled fare, ice cream and non-alcoholic drinks. As always, patrons are also welcome to bring their own picnics

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Concert co-sponsored by: American Greetings
Concert co-sponsored by: Northern Ohio Cadillac Dealers

All artists and programs subject to change.