News Release
The Cleveland Orchestra presents first two sets of
PNC Musical Rainbow concerts for the
2011-12 season at Severance Hall
“Tricky Trombone” program features Edward Zadrozny on October 21 and 22
“Powerful Percussion” program features Mell Csicsila and Andrew Pongracz on November 4 and 5
Release date: October 10, 2011
Friday, October 21, and Saturday, October 22
Trombonist Edward Zadrozny will introduce children ages 3-6 to “The Tricky Trombone” in PNC Musical Rainbow concerts, held in Severance Hall’s Reinberger Chamber Hall. There will be one performance on Friday, October 21, at 10 a.m., and two Saturday performances, Saturday, October 22, at 10 a.m. and Saturday, October 22 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.
Friday, November 4, and Saturday, November 5
Percussionists Mell Csicsila and Andrew Pongracz will introduce children ages 3-6 to “Powerful Percussion” in PNC Musical Rainbow concerts, held in Severance Hall’s Reinberger Chamber Hall. There will be one performance on Friday, November 4, at 10 a.m. and two Saturday performances, Saturday, November 5, at 10 a.m. and Saturday, November 5, 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.
Please note that because The Cleveland Orchestra will be on tour in Europe from October 20 through November 5, these PNC Musical Rainbows are performed by guest artists.
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.
PNC Musical Rainbow Concerts are endowed by the Pysht Fund.
Ticket and Parking Information
TICKET PRICES: $7 (general admission)
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 at clevelandorchestra.com.
Subscription Office Hours: 9-5 Monday-Friday
Ticket Office Hours: 9-6 Monday-Friday, 10-6 Saturday
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.
For information about parking for Severance Hall concerts, click here.
Calendar Listing
Friday, October 21, 2011, at 10 a.m.
Saturday, October 22, 2011, at 10 and 11 a.m.
Reinberger Chamber Hall in Severance Hall
PNC Musical Rainbow: “The Tricky Trombone” (ages 3-6)
Edward Zadrozny, trombone
Maryann Nagel, host
Laura Silverman, piano
Tickets: $7 (general admission)
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
Friday, November 4, 2011, at 10 a.m.
Saturday, November 5, 2011, at 10 and 11 a.m.
Reinberger Chamber Hall in Severance Hall
PNC Musical Rainbow: “Powerful Percussion” (ages 3-6)
Mell Csicsila, percussion
Andrew Pongracz, percussion
Maryann Nagel, host
Laura Silverman, piano
Tickets: $7 (general admission)
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
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
