Greatness shines in this concert featuring one of music's great masterworks, Beethoven's incomparable Fifth Symphony, performed by James Gaffigan and The Cleveland Orchestra. The program opens with Debussy's Printemps, followed by the American premiere of the new Piano Concerto by French composer Marc-André Dalbavie — with one of today's great star pianists, Leif Ove Andsnes ("a thoughtful musician, who delivers the piano equivalents of double axels and triple leaps with inimitable grace," according to the Evening Standard). After intermission, experience the thrill of hearing Beethoven's most famous symphony performed live at Severance Hall.

Please note that ticket availability for Saturday evening's concert is limited. Call the Ticket Office at 231-1111 for details.

Concert Preview: "Meet the Composer - Marc-Andre Dalbavie"
Preview Speakers: Marc-Andre Dalbavie in conversation with Peter Czornyj, artistic administrator for The Cleveland Orchestra

Sponsored by
Guest Artist Fund: The Virginia M. and Newman T. Halvorson Fund (Leif Ove Andsnes)

The Musical Arts Association and The Cleveland Orchestra acknowledge the generious support of The French-American Fund for Contemporary Music, a program of FACE with major support from SACEM and BMG Music Publishing, in the commissioning of Marc-Andre Dalbavie's Piano Concerto.

All artists and programs subject to change.

(Sung in German)

Cast also includes Lee Taylor, soprano; Natasha Uspensky, soprano; Katie Leemhuis, mezzo-soprano; Katherine Lerner, contralto; and Curtis Streetman, bass

Music Director Franz Welser-Möst brings Schumann’s Scenes from Goethe’s “Faust” to Cleveland for this rare look at a neglected masterpiece by one of music’s most creative minds. Written across a decade of Schumann’s stormy and tempestuous life, this dramatic oratorio brings together his skills as a symphonist and songwriter into one fascinating event. Acclaimed American baritone Thomas Hampson leads an international cast of soloists with The Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus for two performances only.

Concert Preview: "Exploring Scenes from Faust"
Preview Speaker: Stephen Hefling, Professor of Music, Case Western Reserve University

Sponsored by , a Partner in Excellence
Guest Artist Fund: Mrs. Warren H. Corning (Juliane Banse)
Elizabeth Dorothy Robson (Thomas Hampson)

All artists and programs subject to change.

Greatness shines in this concert featuring one of music's great masterworks, Beethoven's incomparable Fifth Symphony, performed by James Gaffigan and The Cleveland Orchestra.

Concert Preview: "From Darkness to Light"
Preview Speaker: Rose Breckenridge, Cleveland Orchestra Music Study Group administrator and lecturer

All artists and programs subject to change.

The Cleveland Orchestra performs its 26th annual concert celebrating the spirit of Dr. King's life, leadership, and vision.

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Concert Preview: "Building Diversity in Classical Music"
Preview Speaker: Aaron P. Dworkin, Founder and President, Sphinx Organization

The musicans of The Cleveland Orchestra have donated their services for this concert as a benefit to the Musical Arts Association sustaining fund.

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On Monday, January 16, from 12:00 to 5:00, Severance Hall presents its free “Day of Music” – a community open house with something for everyone! Enjoy a variety of music, dance, and entertainment throughout the afternoon. The programming lineup includes ensembles from Cleveland Heights High School, Euclid High School, and St. Edward High School, Cleveland Orchestra musicians, music and dance ensembles, and a performance by our acclaimed Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra with Cleveland Orchestra violist Eliesha Nelson as soloist.

Free, no tickets are required.

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Vladimir Ashkenazy returns to Cleveland for this program overflowing with life and good cheer. A fun-filled tone poem by William Walton portrays a lovable rascal named Scapino, after which guest soloist Janine Jansen takes you through one of the most popular works ever written, Tchaikovsky’s masterful Violin Concerto. Following intermission, Ashkenazy leads The Cleveland Orchestra in Elgar’s expansive First Symphony, full of grandeur and featuring one of the most beautifully tranquil “adagio” movements ever written.

Concert Preview: "Hope, Faith, and Charity"
Preview Speaker: Yvonne Frindle, Artistic Administrator, Apollo's Fire

All artists and programs subject to change.

Vladimir Ashkenazy returns to Cleveland for this program overflowing with life and good cheer. Guest soloist Janine Jansen takes you through one of the most popular works ever written, Tchaikovsky’s masterful Violin Concerto. Ashkenazy also leads The Cleveland Orchestra in Tchaikovsky's romantic Suite from The Sleeping Beauty.

Concert Preview: "From Russia with Love"
Preview Speaker: Rose Breckenridge, Cleveland Orchestra Music Study Group administrator and lecturer

Guest Artist Fund: The Humel Hovorka Fund (Janine Jansen) from the late Dr. Frank Hovorka in honor of Dorothy Humel Hovorka

All artists and programs subject to change.

Severance Hall is celebrating its 75th anniversary during the 2005-06 season. Come take a tour of Cleveland's landmark jewel - home of The Cleveland Orchestra. Public tours are offered for FREE on a designated Sunday each month October through May. Reservations are requested, but walk-ups will be accommodated as space allows. Call (216) 231-1111 to make reservations for one of these free tours. Private tours can be arranged for a fee by calling (216) 231-7421.

An all-day festival featuring the Case Symphonic Winds, University Circle Wind Ensemble, and northeast Ohio bands from Nordonia, Solon, Strongsville, and Wadsworth High Schools.

Presented by Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Institute of Music in cooperation with Severance Hall