Staged opera from the Zurich Opera production (Sung in Italian with English supertitles)

The Zurich Opera’s production of Mozart’s comic opera Così fan tutte is conducted by Franz Welser-Möst. Starring an international cast, this delightful comic opera pokes fun, as well as laments, the challenges of love and fidelity. The story unfurls as two sisters are tested by their finacés in disguise and later have to admit their indiscretion. Will true love prevail?

Guest Artist Fund: Kulas Foundation

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Opera Preview

Concert Preview: Rose Breckenridge

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Public tours of Severance Hall are FREE. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ups will be accommodated as space allows. Private tours can be arranged for a fee by calling (216) 231-7421.

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MOZART THE MAN – Mozart “Haffner” Serenade
For this edition of Musically Speaking, the great Hollywood actor John de Lancie writes, produces, and presents a unique look at one of the greatest composers of all time.  As a man, and as a creative musician.   The Orchestra performs excerpts of “Haffner” Serenade to demonstrate important themes of the work, before performing the complete piece after intermission.  Best known for his portrayal of the character Q in Star Trek, Mr. de Lancie  narrated Grieg’s Peer Gynt for The Cleveland Orchestra in 2007. 

Before the Concert: Members of The Cleveland Orchestra will perform a free prelude chamber concert for Musically Speaking ticketholders in Reinberger Chamber Hall at 2:00 p.m.

After the Concert: Stay for a casual post-concert chat and Q&A with guest artists and musicians.

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Musically Speaking is made possible in part through the generous support of the William J. and Dorothy K. O’Neill Foundation.

This year’s High School Morning Concert features pianist Margret Chen Erlendsdottir in her Cleveland Orchestra debut. In addition, the musicians of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra perform side-by-side with The Cleveland Orchestra. For concert information and reservation forms, call (216) 231-7355.

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Prelude Concert: Chamber music featuring Youth Orchestra and Youth Chorus musicians

The Mozart Experience cleverly combines music and mime to introduce young audiences to the life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. An impetuous street musician caught playing the orchestra’s grand piano is offered the chance (much to her surprise) to “be Mozart” for this program about one of the most famous composers of all time. The street musician and her prankster companion lead the audience on a wonderful musical adventure that reveals the very human story of Mozart’s life, and his musical genius. Audiences will enjoy excerpts of some of Mozart’s most famous works, including Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Papageno’s Song from The Magic Flute, and more. For ages 7 and up.

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Series Sponsor: Giant Eagle

Concert Preview: David Rothenberg

Guest Artist Fund: The Gerhard Foundation

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Concert Sponsor: Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

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Pink Martini is “a little orchestra” from Portland, Oregon. Steeped in jazz, Japanese pop, Italian film scores, and French cabaret, the eclectic sounds of these eleven musicians come together with The Cleveland Orchestra for an unforgettably vibrant evening of fun.

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