News Release

The Cleveland Orchestra presents
third and fourth sets of PNC Musical Rainbow
concerts for the 2011-12 season at Severance Hall

“Spectacular Strings” program features violinist Alexandra Preucil and cellist David Alan Harrell on February 10 and 11

“The Cool Clarinet” program features Robert Woolfrey on March 16 and 17

Release date: January 24, 2012

Friday, February 10, and Saturday, February 11

Alexandra Preucil

David Alan Harrell

Robert Woolfrey

Photos by Roger Mastroianni

Cleveland Orchestra violinist Alexandra Preucil and Cleveland Orchestra cellist David Alan Harrell will introduce children ages 3-6 to “Spectacular Strings” in PNC Musical Rainbow concerts, held in Severance Hall’s Reinberger Chamber Hall. There will be one performance on Friday, February 10 at 10 a.m., and two Saturday performances, Saturday, February 11, at 10 a.m. and Saturday, February 11, 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, March 16, and Saturday, March 17

Cleveland Orchestra clarinetist Robert Woolfrey will introduce children ages 3-6 to “The Cool Clarinet” in PNC Musical Rainbow concerts, held in Severance Hall’s Reinberger Chamber Hall. There will be one performance on Friday, March 16, at 10 a.m. and two Saturday performances, Saturday, March 17, at 10 a.m. and Saturday, March 17, 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.

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 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday-Friday and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The office is closed Sundays and holidays, except for those days with performances, when it opens 3 hours before concert start time.

Subscription Office Hours
9-5 Monday-Friday

Group Sales (groups of 10 or more)
Call the Cleveland Orchestra Group Sales Office at Severance Hall at 216-231-7493 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.

For more information or to order tickets, call 216-231-1111 or 800-686-1141, or visit online.

Calendar Listing

Friday, February 10, 2012, at 10 a.m.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 10 and 11 a.m.

Reinberger Chamber Hall in Severance Hall

PNC Musical Rainbow: “Spectacular Strings” (ages 3-6)

Alexandra Preucil, violin
David Alan Harrell, cello
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, March 16, 2012, at 10 a.m.
Saturday, March 17, 2012, at 10 and 11 a.m.

Reinberger Chamber Hall in Severance Hall

PNC Musical Rainbow: “The Cool Clarinet” (ages 3-6)

Robert Woolfrey, clarinet
Maryann Nagel, host
Laura Silverman, piano

All artists and programs are subject to change.

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