News Release
The Cleveland Orchestra presents "Funtastic Flute"
Musical Rainbow concerts on November 19 and 20
in Severance Hall's Reinberger Chamber Hall
Guest flutist George Pope is featured
Release Date: October 22, 2010
Friday, November 19, and Saturday, November 20
George Pope
Photo by Dale Dong
Guest flutist George Pope, professor of flute at the University of Akron and a faculty member at the Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory of Music, will introduce children ages 3-6 to the “Funtastic Flute” in PNC Musical Rainbow concerts, held in Severance Hall’s Reinberger Chamber Hall. There will be one performance on Friday, November 19, at 10 a.m., and two Saturday performances, Saturday, November 20, at 10 a.m. and Saturday, November 20, at 11 a.m. Local actress and singer Maryann Nagel hosts the 30-minute programs for young children, which include narration, demonstration, short solo selections, and audience participation.
This season, as part of its Grow Up Great initiative in Cleveland, PNC is sponsoring the Musical Rainbows Series for preschoolers as well as a wide range of other activities and programs designed to give very young children “A Great Early Start in the Arts.” PNC Musical Rainbow programs introduce very young children to the instruments of the orchestra, one at a time.
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.
PNC Musical Rainbow Concerts are endowed by the Pysht Fund.
Ticket and Parking Information
Ticket Prices: $7 (general admission).
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
Friday, November 19, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, November 20, 2010, at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Reinberger Chamber Hall in Severance Hall
PNC Musical Rainbow: “Funtastic Flute” (ages 3-6)
George Pope, flute
Maryann Nagel, host
Laura Silverman, piano
Tickets: $7 (general admission)
To order: 216-231-1111, 800-686-1141, or visit clevelandorchestra.com 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
