News Release
The Cleveland Orchestra Announces 2010-11
Family Concert Series and PNC Musical Rainbow Series
Release date: September 3, 2010
Photos by Roger Mastroianni
The Cleveland Orchestra today announced its 2010-11 Family Concert Series, for children ages 7 and older, and PNC Musical Rainbow Series, for children ages 3 to 6. Both concert series are designed to introduce young people to classical music, and feature performances by Cleveland Orchestra musicians with special guest artists. Subscriptions for both series, as well as single tickets, are now available.
2010-11 Family Series Concerts
Three Family Concerts will take place during the 2010-11 season, in October, January, and April. Led by assistant conductors James Feddeck and Sasha Mäkilä, these concerts will be presented on Sundays at 2:00 p.m. In addition to the performances, the Family Concert Series also includes free, pre-concert activities and post-concert treats. The activities, which begin one hour before each performance, include Instrument Discovery, where children can try various instruments. After each performance, families are invited to enjoy free ice cream compliments of series sponsor Giant Eagle.
On Sunday, October 31, at “Halloween Spooktacular!” families are invited to wear a Halloween costume and join The Cleveland Orchestra and Enchantment Theatre Company for the most deliciously spooky and magical music ever, including The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (Dukas), Danse macabre (Saint-Saëns), Harry Potter movie music, and more. A thrilling, chilling afternoon of Halloween fun at Severance Hall. Led by assistant conductor Sasha Mäkilä.
On Sunday, January 9, 2011, The Cleveland Orchestra, plus Academy Trainees of The Joffrey Ballet and Cleveland School of Dance, bring to life Stravinsky’s The Firebird. See what happens when young Ivan befriends the mystical, magical Firebird in this Russian folktale of good versus evil. Led by assistant conductor James Feddeck.
On Sunday, April 17, 2011, the 2010-11 Family Concert Series concludes as The Cleveland Orchestra reunites with the Magic Circle Mime Company to perform Peter and the Wolf. In a twist on this popular introduction to the orchestra, Peter tries to outwit a fearsome wolf that threatens the orchestra and audiences alike. Prokofiev’s beloved classic becomes an exciting musical and theatrical experience in this unique collaboration with Magic Circle Mime Company. Led by assistant conductor Sasha Mäkilä.
The 2010-11 Cleveland Orchestra Family Concert Series is sponsored by Giant Eagle.
2010-11 PNC Musical Rainbow Series
The Cleveland Orchestra’s PNC Musical Rainbow programs are a fun way for children to learn about instruments of the orchestra, one at a time. Energetic host Maryann Nagel leads singing, clapping, and moving to the music while Cleveland Orchestra musicians and guests perform short solo selections and kid-friendly tunes, and demonstrate their instruments.
Heavenly Harps will be presented on October 29 and 30, with principal harp Trina Struble and guest harpist Jody Guinn. Funtastic Flute will be presented on November 19 and 20, with guest flutist George Pope. Piano Pals will be presented on January 14 and 15, 2011, with principal keyboardist Joela Jones (featuring, for the first time ever, an introduction to the Norton Memorial Organ). Chillin’ Cello will be presented on April 29 and 30, 2011, with cellist Martha Baldwin. Triumphant Trumpet will be presented on May 13 and 14, 2011, with trumpet player Jack Sutte.
In addition to the five-concert PNC Musical Rainbow Series, the 2010-11 season also includes three special PNC Holiday Musical Rainbow programs. Each program focuses on the music, culture, and traditions of the holidays. The Music of Chanukah will be presented on Saturday, December 4, at 12:30 p.m. and Tuesday, December 7, at 10:00 a.m. Children will love the fun and surprises of the Christmas Brass Quintet on Wednesday, December 15, at 10:00 a.m., and Saturday, December 18, at 11:00 a.m. Audiences can enjoy All About Kwanzaa on Thursday, December 16, at 10:00 a.m. in a program that includes music, songs, and storytelling.
PNC Musical Rainbow Concerts are endowed by the Pysht Fund.
Tickets
A three-concert subscription package for the 2010-11 Family Concert Series is now available. Subscribers save up to 33% off the price of single tickets and are guaranteed the same reserved seats for all three concerts. Subscription prices are $30 or $45 for all three concerts. Full boxes (8 seats) are available for $480 for all three concerts. Single tickets for Family Concerts are now on sale. Prices range from $15 to $22.
Five-concert subscriptions for the PNC Musical Rainbow Series are currently on sale. Subscriptions are $25 for the series, a savings of nearly 30% off the price of single tickets. Three subscription series times are available: Friday at 10:00 a.m. and Saturday at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Individual tickets for the three Holiday Musical Rainbows are $7 each. They may be purchased with a Musical Rainbow subscription.
For more information about the Family Concert Series and Musical Rainbow concerts, or to order tickets, call the Cleveland Orchestra Subscription Office at (216) 231-1111 or 800-686-1141 or visit clevelandorchestra.com.
These concerts are part of a broad array of educational programs designed to foster a love of music and a lifetime of participation in the musical arts. For more information, call The Cleveland Orchestra’s Department of Education and Community Programs at (216) 231-7355.
Photographs and additional information are available upon request. A complete concert listing follows.
Calendar Selections
2010-11 Famly Concert Series
(for children age seven and older and their families)
The Cleveland Orchestra presents these concerts, each developed around an entertaining theme. Pre-concert activities begin one hour before each concert.
Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
(Pre-concert activities begin at 1:00 p.m.)
Severance Hall
Halloween Spooktacular!
The Cleveland Orchestra
Sasha Mäkilä, conductor
with special guests, Enchantment Theatre Company
Wear your Halloween costume and join us for some of the most deliciously spooky and magical music ever, including The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (Dukas), Danse macabre (Saint-Saëns), Harry Potter move music, and more. Experience a thrilling, chilling afternoon of Halloween fun at Severance Hall.
Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
(Pre-concert activities begin at 1:00 p.m.)
Severance Hall
The Firebird
The Cleveland Orchestra
James Feddeck, conductor
with special guests,
Academy Trainees of The Joffrey Ballet
Cleveland School of Dance
Watch your child’s eyes light up as the Academy Trainees of The Joffrey Ballet and members of the Cleveland School of Dance bring to life Stravinsky’s The Firebird. See what happens when young Ivan befriends the mystical, magical Firebird in this Russian folktale of good versus evil.
Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
(Pre-concert activities begin at 1:00 p.m.)
Severance Hall
Peter and the Wolf
The Cleveland Orchestra
Sasha Mäkilä, conductor
with special guests, Magic Circle Mime Company
In a twist on this popular introduction to the orchestra, Peter tries to outwit a fearsome wolf that threatens the orchestra and audiences alike. Prokofiev’s beloved classic becomes an exciting musical and theatrical experience in this unique collaboration with Magic Circle Mime Company.
The Cleveland Orchestra Family Concert Series is sponsored by Giant Eagle.
Three-concert subscription packages for the 2010-11 Family Concert Series are available now through the Severance Hall Subscription Office. Subscribers save up to 33% off the price of single tickets and are guaranteed the same reserved seats for all three concerts. Subscription prices are $30 or $45 for all three concerts. Full boxes (8 seats) are available for $480 for all three concerts. Single tickets are also now on sale. For more information or to order tickets, call the Cleveland Orchestra Subscription Office or Ticket Office (for single tickets) at (216) 231-1111 or 800-686-1141, or visit clevelandorchestra.com.
2010-11 PNC Musical Rainbow Series
(30-minute programs for children ages 3 to 6 and their families)
The Cleveland Orchestra presents these concerts, each developed around an entertaining theme. Pre-concert activities begin one hour before each concert.
Musical Rainbow programs are a fun way for children to learn about instruments of the orchestra, one at a time. Energetic host Maryann Nagel leads singing, clapping, and moving to the music while musicians from The Cleveland Orchestra and guests perform short solo selections and kid-friendly tunes, and demonstrate what their instrument can do.
Friday, October 29, at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 30, at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.
“Heavenly Harps”
Reinberger Chamber Hall at Severance Hall.
Trina Struble, harp
Jody Guinn, harp
Maryann Nagel, host
Friday, November 19, at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, November 20, at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.
“Funtastic Flute”
Reinberger Chamber Hall at Severance Hall
George Pope, flute
Maryann Nagel, host
Laura Silverman, piano
Friday, January 14, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, January 15, 2011, at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.
“Piano Pals”
Severance Hall
Joela Jones, keyboards
Maryann Nagel, host
Friday, April 29, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 30, 2011, at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.
“Chillin’ Cello”
Reinberger Chamber Hall at Severance Hall
Martha Baldwin, cello
Maryann Nagel, host
Laura Silverman, piano
Friday, May 13, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 14, 2011, at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.
“Triumphant Trumpet”
Reinberger Chamber Hall at Severance Hall
Jack Sutte, trumpet
Maryann Nagel, host
Laura Silverman, piano
PNC Musical Rainbow concerts are endowed by the Pysht Fund.
PNC Musical Rainbow Series subscriptions for the 2010-11 season are available for $25 (5 concerts) through the Severance Hall Subscription Office. Subscribers to the series save nearly 30% off the price of single tickets. Single tickets for each of the concerts, including the PNC Holiday Musical Rainbows, are also on sale, at $7 per concert. For more information or to order tickets, call the Severance Hall Subscription Office or the Ticket Office (for single tickets) at (216) 231-1111 or 800-686-1141, or visit clevelandorchestra.com.
2010-11 PNC Holiday Musical Rainbows
(40-minute programs for children up to age 9 and their families)
Saturday, December 4, at 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 7, at 10:00 a.m.
Reinberger Chamber Hall at Severance Hall
The Music of Chanukah
with
Carolyn Warner, violin and piano
Stephen Warner, violin
Kathryn Wolfe Sebo, cantor
Maryann Nagel, host
Wednesday, December 15, at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, December 18, at 11:00 a.m.
Concert Hall at Severance Hall
Christmas Brass Quintet
with
Jack Sutte, trumpet
Michael Miller, trumpet
Hans Clebsch, horn
Edward Zadrozny, trombone
Kenneth Heinlein, tuba
Maryann Nagel, host
Thursday, December 16, at 10:00 a.m.
Reinberger Chamber Hall at Severance Hall
All About Kwanzaa
with
Barbara Eady, storyteller, from the Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers
William Clarence Marshall III, bass
Mell Csicsila, percussion
Andrew Pongracz, percussion
PNC Musical Rainbow concerts are endowed by the Pysht Fund.
All artists and programs are subject to change.
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Contacts
Jennifer Schlosser, (216) 231-7518; Email
Ana Papakhian, Office: (216) 231-7476; Cell phone: (216) 370-2595; Email
