Franz Welser-Möst
leads an international
cast in Strauss's "Salome"
May 19 Sat evening
May 26 Sat evening
Franz Welser-Möst leads The Cleveland Orchestra and an international cast featuring soprano Nina Stemme and bass-baritone Eric Owens in opera-in-concert performances of Richard Strauss's Salome.
Season closes with
Verdi's Requiem
May 31 Thurs evening
June 2 Sat evening
The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and four international soloists under the direction of Robert Porco present Giuseppe Verdi's dramatic Requiem as the Orchestra's 2011-12 season comes to a close.
Youth Orchestra plays
special Tour Send-Off
before European tour!
June 9 Sat evening
James Feddeck leads the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra in a special Send-Off Concert at Severance Hall before the ensemble embarks on its first international tour to Europe, June 13-21. Featuring nusical works by Brahms, Wagner, Dvořák, and Elgar.
The 2012 Blossom Festival
is just around the corner!
Purchase a series subscription, or get your 2012 Lawn Ticket Books today and save!
To see a listing of the summer's concerts, read the news release announcing the 2012 Blossom Festival.
Individual tickets go on sale on Tuesday, May 29.
The New Season
Is Waiting for You!
The Orchestra's 2012-13 Season spans from Autum to Spring! Now is the time to purchase a money-saving series subscription so you can savor the music all year long.
Free on Public Square —
Star-Spangled Spectacular!
July 2 Mon evening
Brought to you by
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
This free community celebration concert features patriotic favorites, Broadway hits, and symphonic classics, ending with Tchaikovsky's "1812" Overture and fireworks.
5 p.m. Pre-Concert Festival
9 p.m. Orchestra Concert
Free admission,
no ticket required.
Blossom Festival opens
with patriotic concerts,
fun, and fireworks!
"America the Beautiful"
The Cleveland Orchestra
July 4 Tue evening
"Salute to America"
Blossom Festival Band
July 4 Wed evening
The 2012 Blossom Festival opens with fun and fireworks! And two nights of American favorites, including Gershwin and Bernstein and Sousa. And, of course, Tchaikovsky's "1812" Overture. Bring the whole family!
