News Release
The Cleveland Orchestra performs festive seasonal programs
at Severance Hall Christmas Concerts December 10-19
Release date: December 3, 2010
At left and upper right: Robert Porco leads a Christmas Concert in Severance Hall; at lower right, a Christmas Concert audience in Severance Hall
(Photos by Roger Mastroianni)
December 10-19
The Cleveland Orchestra and Choruses join forces under the direction of Director of Choruses Robert Porco (December 10-18) and Assistant Conductor James Feddeck (December 19) for nine concerts of Christmas favorites from December 10-19. The concerts are part of the Orchestra’s 2010 Holiday Festival, running from December 4-22. Cleveland actors Dorothy and Reuben Silver will narrate “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” and Akron bass-baritone Brian Keith Johnson will be soloist in “The Wexford Carol” on the seasonal programs, which also feature beloved carols such as “O Come, All Ye Faithful” along with the “Hallelujah” Chorus from Messiah and “The Twelve Days of Christmas” – in which Robert Porco traditionally invites audience members to join in as soloists for the “five gold rings” chorus. An updated calendar for the Christmas Concerts at Severance Hall follows.
Families can arrive early for the 3:00 p.m. Christmas Concerts on December 11, 12, 18, and 19 to have Lunch with Santa in Severance Restaurant from 12:00 p.m. until 3 p.m. Call 216- 231-7373 or email reservations@clevelandorchestra.com for reservations.
Single tickets for all holiday events are now on sale. Tickets for groups of 10 or more are also available. Information on purchasing tickets is provided below.
Holiday Gift Ideas
The Cleveland Orchestra Store offers many special gift items for the holidays, including the latest Cleveland Orchestra CD and DVD recordings. In addition, Cleveland Orchestra gift certificates and Blossom Lawn Ticket Books for The Cleveland Orchestra’s 2011 Summer Season at Blossom Music Center are available at the Severance Hall Ticket Office by calling 216-231-1111 or (800) 686-1141, or online (gift certificates or Lawn Ticket Books).
For 43 years, the Schreibman family of Pepper Pike has sold engraved Silver Bells to benefit The Cleveland Orchestra’s education programs. The Silver Bells, engraved with “Christmas 2010” and priced at $20 each, have become a favorite holiday tradition. The Silver Bells will be available for purchase in Smith Lobby before each of the Christmas Concerts. The Bells are also available at the Cleveland Orchestra Store and several gift shops in greater Cleveland. Contact the Store at 216-231-7478 for details or shop online.
SELECT YOUR OWN SEATS
Severance Hall patrons can select their own seats online. Clicking on any “Buy Ticket” button on the calendar will link to the Ticket Reservations page. This ticket ordering page automatically displays the “Select Your Own Seat” option (if applicable). Patrons may alternatively select the “Choose Best Available” option.
PRINT-AT-HOME TICKETS
Severance Hall patrons have the option of printing their tickets at home. Choose the “Print-at-Home” option on the Delivery Method page during online checkout.
Ticket and Parking Information
Ticket Office: The Severance Hall Ticket Office is located in the Smith Lobby. The entrance and 15-minute Ticket Service parking are along East Boulevard. The Ticket Office is open 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays, except for those days with performances, when the Ticket Office opens 3 hours before concert start time.
Group Sales (groups of 10 or more): Call the Cleveland Orchestra Group Sales Office at Severance Hall at 216-231-7463 or email groupsales@clevelandorchestra.com for information.
Parking: For information about parking for Severance Hall concerts, click here.
Venue information: Severance Hall, which opened in 1931 as the home of The Cleveland Orchestra. Severance Hall is located at 11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
Calendar Selections
2010 Holiday Festival Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concerts
Traditional holiday programs of heart-warming seasonal music, sing-along selections, and Christmas classics with choruses and The Cleveland Orchestra. Revel in the sounds of the season and celebrate the holidays with the Orchestra and Choruses as they perform festive favorites including “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” with narration by noted Cleveland actors Dorothy and Reuben Silver and “The Wexford Carol” with Akron bass-baritone Brian Keith Johnson as soloist. Plus, a very special guest! All in the holiday beauty of Severance Hall.
Friday, December 10, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 3:00 and 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
Friday, December 17, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 3:00 & 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 3:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Severance Hall
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
Robert Porco, conductor
James Feddeck, conductor (Dec. 19 concerts)
CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA CHORUS (all concerts)
Robert Porco, director
CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA CHILDREN’S CHORUS (Dec. 12, 18, and 19 at 3:00 p.m.)
Ann Usher, director
MEMBERS OF THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA YOUTH CHORUS (Dec. 17, 18, and 19 evening concerts)
Frank Bianchi, director
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY CHORALE (Dec. 10 and 11 concerts)
Brian Bailey, director
DOROTHY SILVER and REUBEN SILVER, narrators
BRIAN KEITH JOHNSON, bass-baritone
Program includes:
Traditional, arr. Alice Parker: O Come, Emmanuel
Stephen Mager: Ding, Dong! Merrily on High
Traditional, arr. Mack Wilberg: The Wexford Carol
with Brian Keith Johnson, bass-baritone
Adolphe Adam, arr. Todd Wilson: O Holy Night
Traditional arr. Sir David Willcocks: O Come, All Ye Faithful
George Frideric Handel: “Hallelujah” Chorus from Messiah
Johann Strauss Jr.: Overture to Die Fledermaus
Randol Alan Bass: ’Twas the Night Before Christmas
with Dorothy and Reuben Silver, narrators
John Rutter: The Twelve Days of Christmas
Leroy Anderson: Sleigh Ride
Irving Berlin, arr. Bass: White Christmas
AND MORE!
Tickets: $34-$65; Box seats $82
Call 216-231-1111 or 800-686-1141, or order online.
All artists and programs are subject to change.
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Press 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
