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Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 8:00 PM
Blossom Music Center
An American Salute
Blossom Festival Band
Loras John Schissel, conductor
The Hellcats Drum and Bugle Corps, West Point Military Academy
| A great American Holiday Program of family favorites, including a salute to the Armed Forces, Sousa marches, soloists and Tchaikovsky's "1812" Overture Fireworks follow the concerts, weather permitting. Come early for the "All-American Cookout" featuring speciality concessions prepared by Blossom chefs. Prices vary according to selection.
Blossom Festival subscriptions are now available. Click here. July 3rd Concert sponsor: 
July 4th Concert sponsor: CHASE
All artists and programs subject to change.
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 | | Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 7:00 PM
Public Square - Cleveland, OH
2007 Public Square Concert - FREE
| This year's FREE Public Square Concert under the direction of Franz Welser-Möst begins at 9:00 p.m. and will include works by Bernstein, Gershwin, Prokofiev and Leroy Anderson, as well as the perennial favorite, Tchaikovsky’s “1812” Overture, followed by a fireworks display. In addition to its 9:00 p.m. concert, The Cleveland Orchestra will also present a pre-concert festival of musical entertainment on Public Square, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The Cleveland Orchestra’s Star-Spangled Spectacular Concert and Festival will be hosted by ideastream’s Dee Perry, and the 9:00 p.m. concert will be broadcast live on 90.3 WCPN and WCLV 104.9 FM. For more information, click here.
All artists and programs subject to change.
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 | | Saturday, July 7, 2007 at 8:00 PM
Blossom Music Center
Beethoven Symphony No. 9
The Cleveland Orchestra
Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
Twyla Robinson, soprano
Guang Yang , soprano
Clifton Forbis, tenor
James Morris, bass
Blossom Festival Chorus
Adams: Guide to Strange Places
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 (“Choral”)
| Blossom Festival subscriptions are now available. Click here. Concert sponsor: 
Twyla Robinson's appearance with The Cleveland Orchestra is made possible by a gift to the Orchestra's Guest Artist Fund from The Payne Fund. Tonight's performance is dedicated to the Richard Sneed Family. All artists and programs subject to change.
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| | Sunday, July 8, 2007 at 7:00 PM
Blossom Music Center
Viennese Evening
The Cleveland Orchestra
Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
Mozart: Symphony No. 28, K. 200
R. Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier Suite
Suppé: Light Cavalry Overture
Strauss: Waltzes & Polkas by Josef & Johann Strauss Jr.
| Program includes the Dynamiden Waltz, Op. 173 and the Frauenherz Polka Mazur, Op. 166 by Josef Strauss, and the Emperor Waltz, Op. 437 by JOhann Strauss Jr. Works by Mozart, Richard Strauss and J. Strauss Jr. Come early for the Wine Tasting at the Special Events Plaza. Tickets may be purchased when you arrive at Blossom.
Blossom Festival subscriptions are now available. Click here. Concert co-sponsors: Ferro Foundation
and The Ohio Arts Council Tonight's performance is dedicated to Jeanette G. and Glenn R. Brown All artists and programs subject to change.
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| | Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 8:00 PM
Blossom Music Center
Mahler Symphony No. 1
The Cleveland Orchestra
Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
Ligeti: Lontano
Debussy: “Ibéria” from Images
Mahler: Symphony No. 1
| Come early for the special-event Wine Tasting. Admission may be purchased on-site. Blossom Festival subscriptions are now available. Click here. Concert sponsor: The Hudson Blossom Women's Committee Tonight's performance is dedicated to Dr. Vilma L. Kohn All artists and programs subject to change.
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| | Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 7:00 PM
Blossom Music Center
Bruckner Symphony No. 9
The Cleveland Orchestra
Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
Johannes Moser, cello
Haydn: Cello Concerto in C
Bruckner: Symphony No. 9
| Blossom Festival subscriptions are now available. Click here. Tonight's performance is dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Kern All artists and programs subject to change.
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 | | Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 9:00 PM
Blossom Music Center
Lord of the Rings
The Cleveland Orchestra
Howard Shore, composer and conductor
Kaitlyn Lusk, soloist
Blossom Festival Chorus
Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus
Shore: The Lord of the Rings Symphony
| Join the Cleveland Orchestra and the Blossom Festival Chorus for a musical journey into the realm of Middle-earth. This concert features Howard Shore's monumental, Grammy- and Academy Award-winning score from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Included will be original illustrations from Tolkien artists Alan Lee and John Howe, projected above the stage. Blossom Festival subscriptions are now available. Click here.
Concert co-sponsors: Ernst & Young LLP,
Lloyd L. and Louise K. Smith Foundation
and The Charles E. & Mabel M. Ritchie Foundation All artists and programs subject to change.
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 | | Sunday, July 22, 2007 at 7:00 PM
Blossom Music Center
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5
The Cleveland Orchestra
Andrew Grams, conductor
Jayce Ogren, conductor
Stewart Goodyear, piano
Kent/Blossom Chamber Orchestra
Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1, ("Classical")
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5
| Blossom Festival subscriptions are now available. Click here. Concert sponsor: The Sisler McFawn Foundation Stewart Goodyear's appearance with The Cleveland Orchestra is made possible by a gift to the Orchestra's Guest Artist Fund from Mr. and Mrs. William C. Zekan. All artists and programs subject to change.
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 | | Saturday, July 28, 2007 at 8:00 PM
Blossom Music Center
An American in Paris
Blossom Festival Orchestra
Loras John Schissel, conductor
Helen Welch, vocalist
Spencer Myer, piano
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Don't miss this ever-popular program of music by George and Ira Gershwin, also including "I Got Rhythm" and "Embraceable You" and many other favorites! The Blossom Festival Orchestra performs under the baton of Loras John Schissel. These pieces will be performed based upon Gershwin manuscripts in editions compiled by Loras John Schissel -- presenting the music as originally intended by the composer. Come early for the special pre-concert Beer Tasting! You can purchase tickets to this event when you arrive at Blossom. Blossom Festival subscriptions are now available. Click here. Concert sponsor: 
a Cleveland Orchestra Partner in Excellence All artists and programs subject to change.
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