News Release
The Cleveland Orchestra performs Family Concert
Titled "Scenes from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker"
at Severance Hall on December 2
James Feddeck conducts program featuring Joffrey Academy Trainees
Release date: November 7, 2011
The Cleveland Orchestra, under the direction of Assistant Conductor James Feddeck, performs “Scenes from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker,” the second program in the Orchestra’s 2011-12 Family Concert Series, at Severance Hall on Friday, December 2, at 7 p.m. The Nutcracker selections to be performed include favorites such as “Waltz of the Flowers” and “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.” Performing with the Orchestra are Joffrey Academy Trainees from the Joffrey Academy of Dance, the official school of The Joffrey Ballet, which is based in Chicago. Choreography is by Alexei Kremnev, an academy artistic director with the Joffrey Academy of Dance. The concert program begins with Tchaikovsky’s Polonaise from the opera Eugene Onegin.
Family Concert sponsor Giant Eagle will provide free grab and go treats to audience members following the performance.
One-hour Family Concerts are designed for children ages 7 and older and their families, providing an opportunity for families to spend quality time together while enjoying popular classical music performed by one of the world’s top orchestras in historic Severance Hall. Fun, free, concert-related activities are available beginning one hour before each concert. Because this Family Concert is in the evening, with an early start time, there will be only one pre-concert activity prior to the “Scenes from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker” concert. Costumed ballet dancers from the Cleveland School of Dance will perform in the Bogomolny-Kozerefski Grand Foyer beginning at 6 p.m.
Silver Bells for Christmas
For 44 years, the Schreibman family, in conjunction with the Women’s Committee of The Cleveland Orchestra, has sold engraved Silver Bells to benefit The Cleveland Orchestra’s education programs. The Silver Bells, engraved with “Christmas 2011” and priced at $20 each, have become a favorite holiday tradition. Members of the Women’s Committee will be selling the bells in Severance Hall’s Smith Lobby prior to this Family Concert. The bells are also available for purchase at the Cleveland Orchestra Store and several gift shops in greater Cleveland.
Severance Restaurant
Severance Restaurant is open for dining service two hours prior to each Cleveland Orchestra Family Concert. Reservations are strongly recommended. For Severance Restaurant reservations, call 216-231-7373 anytime or visit online.
Family Concerts are sponsored by Giant Eagle.
Ticket and Parking Information
TICKET PRICES: Orchestra and Dress Circle: $22; Balcony: $15.
FAMILY CONCERT SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONS (for the 3 remaining concerts in the 2011-12 series): Orchestra and Dress Circle: $45; Balcony: $30. A limited number of 8-seat Box subscriptions are available at $480.
Venue information
Severance Hall, which opened in 1931 as the home of The Cleveland Orchestra, is located at 11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
Call 216-231-1111 or 800-686-1141 or visit online.
Subscription Office Hours
9-5 Monday-Friday
Ticket Office Hours
9-6 Monday-Friday, 10-6 Saturday. Closed Sundays and holidays, except for those days with performances, when the Ticket Office opens 3 hours before concert start time.
The Severance Hall Ticket Office is located in the Smith Lobby. The entrance and 15-minute Ticket Service parking are along East Boulevard.
Group Sales (groups of 10 or more)
Call 216-231-7493 or email groupsales@clevelandorchestra.com.
Parking
For information about parking for Severance Hall concerts, click here.
Calendar Listing
Friday, December 2, 2011, at 7 p.m.
(Pre-concert activities begin at 6 p.m.)
Severance Hall
FAMILY CONCERT – Scenes from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker
The Cleveland Orchestra
James Feddeck, conductor
with Joffrey Academy Trainees
Tchaikovsky: Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
Tchaikovsky: Selections from The Nutcracker
Tickets: $15, $22
To order: 216-231-1111, 800-686-1141, or visit online to select your own seats and print your tickets at home
Location: Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
Pre-Concert Dining
Severance Restaurant is open for dining service two hours prior to each Cleveland Orchestra Family Concert. For reservations, call 216-231-7373 or visit online.
All artists and programs are subject to change.
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Press Contacts
Ana Papakhian, 216-231-7476; Email
Jennifer Schlosser, 216-231-7518; Email
