NEWS RELEASE
Pink Martini appears with The Cleveland Orchestra
in second program of 2009-10 Celebrity Series
at Severance Hall on March 30
CLEVELAND, March 15, 2010 – The Cleveland Orchestra presents the second program in its new three-concert Celebrity Series at Severance Hall on Tuesday, March 30, 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 riffs, Broadway, and beyond. The March 30 program, featuring the eclectic sounds of Pink Martini, will be led by Cleveland Orchestra Assistant Conductor James Feddeck.
Pink Martini is “a little orchestra” from Portland, Oregon, that is steeped in jazz, Japanese pop, Italian film scores, and French cabaret. They have performed their multicultural repertoire on concert stages and with symphony orchestras throughout Europe, Asia, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Canada, and the United States – including multiple concerts with the Boston Pops and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, the grand opening of Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and the opening party of New York’s Museum of Modern Art.
Members of Pink Martini include China Forbes, vocals; Thomas Lauderdale, piano; Robert Taylor, trombone; Gavin Bondy, trumpet; Brian Lavern Davis, congas, drums, and percussion; Derek Rieth, percussion; Martin Zarzar, percussion; Phil Baker, bass; Timothy Nishimoto, vocals and percussion; Nicholas Crosa, violin; Pansy Chang, cello; and Dan Faehnle, guitar.
Final Celebrity Series Program of the Season
On April 25, 2010, jazz trumpeter Chris Botti joins The Cleveland Orchestra for an evening that combines jazz standards and classical hits for the last Celebrity series program of the 2009-10 season. 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 Pink Martini is available on request.
SINGLE TICKET PRICES: Box: $84; Orchestra: $66, $51; Dress Circle: $66, $45, $33; Balcony: $45, $33.
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. Single tickets for all remaining concerts in the 2009-10 season are now on sale.
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. Subscriptions and single tickets are also available through The Cleveland Orchestra’s website at clevelandorchestra.com. The website offers secure ticket transactions with any major credit card and provides complete concert listings.
Parking
For evening subscription 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.
Calendar Listing
Tuesday, March 30, at 8:00 p.m.
Severance Hall
Celebrity Series Concert
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
JAMES FEDDECK, conductor
PINK MARTINI, guest artists
Pink Martini
Pink Martini is “a little orchestra” from Portland, Oregon, that is steeped in jazz, Japanese pop, Italian film scores, and French cabaret. The eclectic sounds of these twelve musicians come together with The Cleveland Orchestra for an unforgettably vibrant evening of fun. Straight up, shaken, and stirred.
Ticket Prices: $33-$84 – Call (216) 231-1111 or 800-686-1141, or order online at clevelandorchestra.com
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
