NEWS RELEASE
Chris Botti appears with The Cleveland Orchestra
in third program of 2009-10 Celebrity Series
at Severance Hall on April 24
Final concert in new series is sold out; limited number of “prom” chairs available
CLEVELAND, April 9, 2010 – The Cleveland Orchestra presents the third and final program in its new three-concert Celebrity Series at Severance Hall on Saturday, April 24, at 8:00 p.m. The new Celebrity Series explores avenues of orchestral music that stretch beyond the borders of the classical world – movie scores, jazz, Broadway, and beyond. The April 24 program, featuring jazz trumpeter Chris Botti and led by Cleveland Orchestra Assistant Conductor James Feddeck, is sold out. A limited number of “prom” chair seats are available through the Severance Hall Ticket Office (see below).
For the April 24 concert, jazz trumpeter Chris Botti joins The Cleveland Orchestra for an evening that combines jazz standards and classical hits. Botti has recorded familiar songs including “When I Fall in Love” and “To Love Again” and has worked with Joshua Bell, Michael Bublé, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Yo-Yo Ma, Frank Sinatra, and Sting. He also has performed with many leading symphony orchestras and at prestigious events including the World Series and the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony. Botti’s 2008 performances with the Boston Pops, titled Chris Botti in Boston, have been featured on the PBS network, with which he has an ongoing association, and are available on CD, DVD, and Blu-ray.
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The Cleveland Orchestra’s 2009-10 season at Severance Hall is sponsored by UBS. Headquartered in Zurich and Basel, Switzerland, UBS is a global firm providing services to private, corporate and institutional clients. Its strategy is to focus on international wealth management and the Swiss banking business alongside its global expertise in investment banking and asset management. In Switzerland, UBS is the market leader in retail and commercial banking.
UBS is a significant supporter of orchestral music globally. In addition to its season sponsorship of The Cleveland Orchestra, the firm currently sponsors several other outstanding symphony orchestras, such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra and The Philadelphia Orchestra. These partnerships reflect UBS’s dedication to supporting the communities where it operates, as well as a philosophy of working collaboratively with its clients to deliver the customized solutions that help them pursue their goals.
Additional biographical information on Chris Botti is available on request.
Ticket Prices: This concert is sold out. General admission “prom” chairs (limited visibility) are available at $31 each.
Ticket Services: The Severance Hall Ticket Office is located in the Smith Lobby. The entrance and 15-minute Ticket Service parking are along East Boulevard.
Severance Hall Ticket Office Hours:
M-F 9-6
Sat. 10-6
Closed Sundays and major holidays, except for those days with performances, when the Ticket Office opens three hours prior to the performance start time.
To charge tickets by telephone on American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, and Visa, call Cleveland Orchestra Ticket Services at (216) 231-1111 (Cleveland) or 800-686-1141 during the regular ticket office hours listed above.
Parking
For evening concerts at Severance Hall, parking can be purchased for $10 per vehicle, when space permits, in the Campus Center Garage (the underground garage located directly behind Severance Hall). Pre-paid parking for the Campus Center Garage can be purchased in advance through the Ticket Office at the cost of $14 per concert (this includes City of Cleveland parking tax and handling fee). The pre-paid parking ensures patrons a parking space, but availability of these pre-paid parking passes is limited.
For further information, or to order pre-paid parking, patrons should call the Cleveland Orchestra Ticket Office during regular office hours at (216) 231-1111 or 800-686-1141. Pre-paid parking passes are also available online.
Pre-paid passes for the April 24 Chris Botti concert are sold out .
Calendar Listing
Saturday, April 24, at 8:00 p.m.\
Severance Hall
Celebrity Series Concert – SOLD OUT
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
JAMES FEDDECK, conductor
CHRIS BOTTI, trumpet
Chris Botti
Jazz trumpeter Chris Botti joins The Cleveland Orchestra for an evening that blends jazz, popular song, and classical hits. Botti has recorded familiar songs including “When I Fall in Love” and “To Love Again” and has worked with many musicians, including Michael Bublé and Sting.
General Admission “Prom” Chairs at $31 – Call (216) 231-1111 or 800-686-1141.
Season Sponsor: UBS
Contacts: Jennifer Schlosser, (216) 231-7518; Email: jschlosser@clevelandorchestra.com
Ana Papakhian, Office: (216) 231-7476; Cell phone: (216) 370-2595; Email: anap@clevelandorchestra.com
