2013 CLEVELAND’S FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITION
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2013 Come Celebrate the Holidays with
The Cleveland Orchestra Order your tickets today!
BEGINS NOVEMBER 29
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Barber, Copland & The Common Man 3 p.m. PNC Musical Rainbow
Music of Chanukah The Temple-Tifereth Israel
12:30 p.m.
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Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 2:30 p.m.
22 Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
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Thanksgiving Day
Barber, Copland & The Common Man 8 p.m.
Barber, Copland & The Common Man 8 p.m.
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Beethoven, Uchida and Fleisher 7:30 p.m.
Beethoven, Uchida and Fleisher 8 p.m.
Beethoven, Uchida and Fleisher 8 p.m.
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CELEBRITY SERIES
Natalie Cole 8 p.m.
Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 7:30 p.m.
Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
PNC Musical Rainbow
PNC Musical Rainbow
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Christmas Brass Quintet 10 a.m.
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Christmas Brass Quintet 11 a.m.
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CELEBRITY SERIES
Home Alone 7:30 p.m.
Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 7:30 p.m.
Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 7:30 p.m.
Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
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LUNCH WITH SANTA DEC 14, 15, 21, & 22 The whole family is sure to enjoy a very special luncheon at Severance Restaurant hosted by Santa himself. Enjoy holiday treats and a festive, seasonal meal with the man in red, prior to afternoon Christmas concert performances. Reservations are required. Please call 216-231-7373.�
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CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CONCERTS DEC 13 — Friday at 7:30 p.m.* DEC 14 — Saturday at 2:30 p.m.* DEC 14 — Saturday at 7:30 p.m.* DEC 15 — Sunday at 2:30 p.m.* DEC 19 — Thursday at 7:30 p.m.* DEC 20 — Friday at 7:30 p.m.* DEC 21 — Saturday at 2:30 p.m.* DEC 21 — Saturday at 7:30 p.m.* DEC 22 — Sunday at 2:30 p.m.* DEC 22 — Sunday at 7:30 p.m.*
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Celebrate the holiday season with The Cleveland Orchestra and Choruses in these annual offerings of music for the season, including sing-alongs and a very special guest — all in the festive Yuletide splendor of Severance Hall. The Cleveland Orchestra Robert Porco, conductor Cleveland Orchestra Chorus* Cleveland Orchestra Children’s ChorusC Members of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth ChorusY Cleveland State University ChoraleCSU Members of Wooster ChorusW
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NATALIE COLE WITH
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
DEC 11 — Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Beloved nine-time Grammy-winner Natalie Cole joins The Cleveland Orchestra for a magical and memorable one-night-only performance. Cole, an internationally acclaimed Pop, R&B, and Jazz legend, performs audience favorites and holiday hits in an evening of sultry and sophisticated classics. Natalie has just released a new album featuring timeless Latin hits, Natalie Cole En Espaùol. Sponsored by: RPM International Inc.
Severance Restaurant is open for this concert. Reservations are highly recommended. Call 216-231-7373 or visit clevelandorchestra.com.
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HOME ALONE Projected on a large screen above the stage, with live accompaniment by The Cleveland Orchestra
DEC 18 — Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The Cleveland Orchestra David Newman, conductor Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus A true holiday favorite, this classic comedy comes to Severance Hall for one night only and features renowned composer John Williams’s delightful score performed live by The Cleveland Orchestra. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heartwarming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family! Sponsored by: PNC
Severance Restaurant is open for this concert. Reservations are highly recommended. Call 216-231-7373 or visit clevelandorchestra.com.
CELEBRITY SERIES Home Alone © 1990 Twentieth Century Fox. All rights reserved.
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THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
BARBER, COPLAND & THE COMMON MAN NOV 29 — Friday at 8:00 p.m. NOV 30 — Saturday at 8:00 p.m. DEC 1 — Sunday at 3:00 p.m. The Cleveland Orchestra Marin Alsop, conductor David Fray, piano BARBER Essay No. 2 SCHUMANN Piano Concerto COPLAND Symphony No. 3
Severance Restaurant is open for these concerts. Reservations are highly recommended. Call 216-231-7373 or visit clevelandorchestra.com.
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DECEMBER CONCERT
BEETHOVEN, UCHIDA AND FLEISHER DEC 5 — Thursday at 7:30 p.m. DEC 6 — Friday at 8:00 p.m. DEC 7 — Saturday at 8:00 p.m. The Cleveland Orchestra Leon Fleisher, conductor Mitsuko Uchida, piano MENDELSSOHN Overture: The Hebrides BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 2 BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 Sponsored by: Hyster-Yale Materials Handling
Offered as part of the Under 18s Free program, supported by the Maltz Family Foundation.
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PNC MUSICAL RAINBOWS
For young people and their families
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Endowed by the Pysht Fund
One youth admission free with each adult ticket purchased
FA M I LI E S
Cleveland Orchestra musicians and guests perform short solo selections and kid-friendly tunes, celebrating the music of the season.
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MUSIC OF CHANUKAH THIS CONCERT TAKES PLACE AT
The Temple-Tifereth Israel 26000 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122
DEC 1 — Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Carolyn Warner, violin & piano Stephen Warner, violin Cantor Kathryn Wolfe Sebo, host
CHRISTMAS BRASS QUINTET Severance Hall
DEC 13 — Friday at 10:00 a.m. DEC 14 — Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Michael Miller, trumpet Jack Sutte, trumpet Hans Clebsch, horn Richard Stout, trombone Kenneth Heinlein, tuba Maryann Nagel, host
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THIS SEASON,
GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC! THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
NIGHT AT THE MOVIES PACKAGE
3 Classic Films with live accompaniment by The Cleveland Orchestra!
HOME ALONE DEC 18 WED at 7:30 p.m.
CASABLANCA FEB 14 FRI at 8 p.m.
PSYCHO APR 22
It’s movie magic with The Cleveland Orchestra! Experience a night at the cinema as you never have before … the film projected on the big screen at Severance Hall and the legendary Cleveland Orchestra performing the score LIVE.
Receive one performance free when you buy all 3! Packages start at just $72.
TUE at 7:30 p.m.
THE MOZART EXPERIENCE APR 6 SUN at 3 p.m.
THE COMPOSER IS DEAD MAY 16 FRI at 7:30 p.m.
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2 popular concerts, designed for young people ages 7 & up. A perfect introduction to orchestral music.
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FAMILY CONCERT PACKAGE
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THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
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One youth admission free with each adult ticket purchased
They’re perfect for families – and now, free for kids under 18! Experience the music of Mozart & author Lemony Snicket’s humorous tour of the four families of orchestral instruments – along with freeinteractive pre-concert activities beginning one hour before each performance.
Buy two concerts for just $20!
Sponsored by: Giant Eagle Foundation
2014 BLOSSOM LAWN TICKET BOOKS Special Holiday Price —$135 FOR 10 Lawn Tickets plus two Pavilion upgrades. Hurry — offer expires 12/31/13
GIFT CERTIFICATES Gift Certificates can be used to purchase tickets to performances, or merchandise at the Cleveland Orchestra Store.
Lawn TickeT Book
10 Admissions $135
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PERFECT GIFTS for the
Holidays! My First Classical Music Book For ages 5 and up. Give the young people in your life their first classical music book! Learn where you hear music, who writes it, and what the instruments sound like.
$12.99
The Cleveland Orchestra in Performance: Beethoven Symphony No. 9 Franz Welser-MÜst conducts The Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, and international soloists in this Deutsche Grammophon recording of Beethoven’s joyous Ninth, recorded live in Severance Hall.
$20.00
PLUS HUNDREDS OF OTHER UNIQUE HOLIDAY GIFTS!
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The Cleveland Orchestra in Performance: Bruckner Symphony No. 4 Experience the thrill of The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Möst’s performance in your own home with this DVD recording of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 captured in the historic Abbey of Saint Florian in Austria.
$27.84
HOLIDAY STORE HOURS
Monday - Friday, Nov. 29 - Dec. 23, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., and before, during, and after concerts. 216-231-7478
10% * OFF
MERCHANDISE Offer expires 12/23/2013
CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA MERCHANDISE, MUSICAL GIFTS, WINTER APPAREL, & MORE! *Redemptions by telephone are not accepted. This coupon cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotional offer. This coupon has no cash value, cannot be redeemed for cash, and cannot be used toward the purchase of media or clearance items. 2013 Christmas Silver Bells are not included in this offer.
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NOV 29 -DEC 22
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