News Release
Sir Andrew Davis conducts The Cleveland Orchestra
in Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5
with concertmaster William Preucil
as soloist at Severance Hall
Release date: October 5, 2010
Sir Andrew Davis
Photo by Dan Rest
William Preucil
Photo by Roger Mastroianni
Thursday, October 28, and Saturday, October 20
English conductor Sir Andrew Davis, music director and principal conductor of Lyric Opera of Chicago since 2000, conducts The Cleveland Orchestra in a program featuring Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 (“Turkish”) with Cleveland Orchestra Concertmaster William Preucil as soloist on Thursday, October 28, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 30, at 8 p.m. Reflecting Sir Andrew’s background in the English music tradition, the program includes two works by English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams: Five Mystical Songs with English baritone Christopher Maltman as soloist, and Toward the Unknown Region, for chorus and orchestra, featuring the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus. The program opens with Haydn’s Symphony No. 22 (“The Philosopher”).
FREE CONCERT PREVIEWS
Concert Previews will be given one hour before each performance. In Previews titled “Meet the Conductor,” Sir Andrew Davis will talk with Randy Elliott, assistant artistic administrator for The Cleveland Orchestra. This series is funded by a generous endowment gift from Dorothy Humel Hovorka.
“MEET THE ARTIST” LUNCHEON PROGRAM WITH SIR ANDREW DAVIS
The first program in the 2010-11 “Meet the Artist” series presented by the Women’s Committee of The Cleveland Orchestra takes place on Friday, October 29, 2010. Sir Andrew Davis will be the featured speaker. For more information, click here.
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.
William Preucil’s solo appearance with The Cleveland Orchestra is made possible by a contribution to the Orchestra’s Guest Artist Fund from Dr. and Mrs. Sam I. Sato.
Ticket and Parking Information
Ticket Prices: (Add $5 for Saturday): Orchestra: $60, $41; Dress Circle: $82, $47; Balcony: $60, $47, $31.
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, is located at 11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
Calendar Selections
Thursday, October 28, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 30, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.
(Concert Previews one hour before each concert)
The Cleveland Orchestra
Sir Andrew Davis, conductor
Christopher Maltman, baritone
William Preucil, violin
Cleveland Orchestra Chorus
Robert Porco, director
Preucil Plays Mozart
Haydn: Symphony No. 22
Vaughan Williams: Five Mystical Songs
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 (“Turkish”)
Vaughan Williams: Toward the Unknown Region
Tickets: $31, $41, $47, $60, $82 (Add $5 for Saturday)
To order: (216) 231-1111, 800-686-1141, or online to select your own seats and print your tickets at home
Location: Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
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
