Program Books

Cleveland Orchestra program books have long been praised for the depth and breadth of their contents — offered free of charge to attending audiences. Each book includes informative commentary and background information about the music, the musicians, and the Orchestra’s work in the community and fame around the world.

For the 2020-21 season, The Cleveland Orchestra has launched a new digital program book called Stageview. This online version replaces our printed books. Stageview is designed and optimized to be read on your smartphone, allowing you to read about our concerts — anytime, anywhere. Read ahead of time, or while watching our "In Focus" concert broadcasts at home.

Read on Stageview

Receive our new digital Program Book via text

Our digital program book Stageview is designed for your mobile phone. View program notes and more as you follow along with our digital concert series In Focus.

Just text "TCO" to 216-238-0883 to access our current books.

Text Me The Program

(By texting to this number, you may receive messages about The Cleveland Orchestra and its performances; message and data rates may apply. Reply "HELP" for help, "STOP" to cancel.)

Quarterly "Spotlight" Magazine

Beginning with the 2020-21 season, we began producing a quarterly magazine and broadcast guide, offering information about The Cleveland Orchestra, its concerts, and our new In Focus digital broadcast series. Each edition is mailed in person to subscribers and donors, and also available with up-to-date programming in an online version.

View Summer 2021 Issue

About the Music

Commentary and program notes in Cleveland Orchestra program books are intended to inform listeners about the composers’ lives and the historical background of the works performed at every subscription concert. Our writers try to talk about music in a clear and friendly way, with notes written to encourage open-minded listening to new works or provide fresh insights for hearing familiar pieces.

Learn Beforehand

Program notes will be made available through our digital program book Stageview beginning at least two weeks prior to each in-person concert or online broadcast.

Copyright

Please keep in mind that the program notes in Cleveland Orchestra books are held under copyright by the author/s and/or the Orchestra. For information about reprinting or using these notes, please contact the Program Book Editor.

Contact Us

We're eager to hear from you about our digital program book offerings. Feedback is always welcome and helps us continue to improve and refine our  ervice for our audiences. Please email your thoughts to the Managing Editor.