Cleveland Orchestra 1314 Spring Season Guide by The Cleveland Orchestra

SPRING SEASON GUIDE

MUSIC.

PURE + SIMPLE.

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Leoš Janáček’s

Featuring stunning Digital animation on three GIANT 26-Foot screens!

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THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN

Opera sung in Czech with English supertitles featuring Martina Janková, soprano (Vixen) Alan Held, bass-baritone (Forester) Jennifer Johnson Cano, mezzo-soprano (Fox) Raymond Aceto, bass (Haraschta) Julie Boulianne, mezzo-soprano (Dog) Dashon Burton, bass-baritone (Parson/Badger) David Cangelosi, tenor (Schoolmaster/Mosquito) Cleveland Orchestra Chamber Chorus Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus directed by Yuval Sharon animation by Bill Barminski and Christopher Louie — Walter Robot Studios projection and lighting design by Jason Thompson costumes and makeup by Ann Closs-Farley with The Cleveland Orchestra conducted by Franz Welser-Möst

MAY 17 — Saturday at 8:00 p.m. MAY 20 — Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. MAY 22 — Thursday at 7:30 p.m. MAY 24 — Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Don’t miss the opera event of the season —

Presented with innovative and original animation, this made-for-Cleveland production plumbs the depths of human experience in a charming tale of love, peril, freedom, and family. On the surface, the story is about childish things, but underneath human emotions boil over and burst apart between the “animals of the forest” and their human interlocutors. Janáček’s score mixes lyrical symphonic writing with intriguing rhythmic touches, lovingly combined with the songful serenity and energetic pulse of Moravian folk music. Supported by: The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and National Endowment for the Arts

Severance Restaurant is open for these concerts. Reservations at clevelandorchestra.com.

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Welcome to The Cleveland Orchestraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2014 Spring Season! Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inside: Page

2 Opera Event of the Season: The Cunning Little Vixen 4 Season and Ticket Information 6 Special Ticket Programs for Young Audiences 26 Plan Your VIsit 29 2014 Blossom Music Festival

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Experience The Cleveland Orchestra â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Order your tickets today! 216-231-1111 or 800-686-1141 clevelandorchestra.com Severance Hall Ticket Office Hours: Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, 3 hours prior to concerts, and through intermission for all concerts Severance Hall Ticket Office 11001 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106 GROUP SAVINGS Enjoy exclusive discounts when you attend concerts as a group of 10 or more. Call 216-231-7493 or email groupsales@clevelandorchestra.com

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SPECIAL TICKET Programs For young audiences Supported by the Center for Future audiences

With one of every five classical concert attendees now under age 25, The Cleveland Orchestra is building the country’s youngest orchestra audience. This ambitious undertaking is supported by the Orchestra’s Center for Future Audiences. The Center, created with a lead endowment gift from the Maltz Family Foundation, was established in 2010 to fund programs to develop new generations of audiences for Cleveland Orchestra concerts in Northeast Ohio. Student ticket programs are supported by the Center for Future Audiences through the Alexander and Sarah Cutler Fund for Student Audiences.

Under 18s Free:

Classical and Family Concerts at Severance Hall The Under 18s Free program offers free tickets (one per regular-priced adult paid admission) to young people ages 7-17 (ages 3 and up for Musical Rainbows).

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One youth admission free with each adult ticket purchased

Look for this symbol indicating concerts eligible for Under 18s Free ticketing.

STUDENT ADVANTAGE PROGRAM:

Full-time high school, college, and graduate/post-graduate students can attend Cleveland Orchestra concerts at unbelievably low prices during the Severance Hall season — just $10 per ticket ($15 if purchased within one hour prior to concert start time).

FREQUENT FAN CARD:

For just $50, full-time high school, college, and graduate/post-graduate students can attend unlimited Classical Season performances at Severance Hall!

The Circle Young professionals group:

The Circle is The Cleveland Orchestra’s new young professionals group for those who share a love of music and a mission to support one of Cleveland’s — and the world’s — cultural gems. Affordable memberships include bimonthly concert tickets and opportunities to enjoy social gatherings where you will network with friends and cultural business leaders of Northeast Ohio.

For information about these programs, visit clevelandorchestra.com.

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27, 29 and 30

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MARCH

DOHNÁNYI

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DohnÁnyi Conducts Schumann MAR 27 — Thursday at 7:30 p.m. MAR 29 — Saturday at 8:00 p.m. MAR 30 — Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

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The Cleveland Orchestra Christoph von Dohnányi, conductor SCHUMANN Symphony No. 4 SCHUMANN Symphony No. 2 Robert Schumann’s symphonies are intensely personal ideals of what classical music can represent — life’s joys and travails, the momentary sorrows and great uplifting joys, captured in clear and concise musical form. Their glowing lyricism, drama, and evocative atmosphere defined the style of what a Romantic symphony can be. Renowned for his interpretations of this tremendously imaginative composer, Christoph von Dohnányi returns for these all-Schumann concerts.

Attend a free Concert Preview beginning one hour before any of these concerts. Details at clevelandorchestra.com. Eligible for Under 18s Free ticketing; see pg. 6 for details. Severance Restaurant is open for these concerts. Reservations at clevelandorchestra.com. CP

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APRIL

spring SEASON

FAMILY CONCERT For young people ages 7 & up

the mozart experience APR 6 — Sunday at 3:00 p.m. The Cleveland Orchestra Kelly Corcoran, conductor with Magic Circle Mime Co. Armando Contreras, baritone (Papageno) Vince Disantis, bassoon A mischievous street musician is caught playing the orchestra’s piano. Much to her surprise, the conductor offers her the chance to “be Mozart.” The program includes excerpts from some of Mozart’s most famous works, including Eine kleine Nachtmusik, The Magic Flute, Overture to Don Giovanni, Symphony No. 41 (“Jupiter”), and more. Free pre-concert activities begin at 2 p.m. Sponsor: The Giant Eagle Foundation

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3, 4 and 5

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APRIL

Uchida

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Mitsuko Uchida’s Mozart APR 3 — Thursday at 7:30 p.m. APR 4 — Friday at 8:00 p.m. APR 5 — Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

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The Cleveland Orchestra Mitsuko Uchida, piano and conductor William Preucil, concertmaster and leader MOZART Piano Concerto No. 18 MOZART Symphony No. 23 MOZART Piano Concerto No. 19 Mitsuko Uchida’s interpretations of Mozart are renowned for their intelligence, elegance, and purity. She continues her acclaimed collaboration with The Cleveland Orchestra, performing, conducting, and recording these extraordinary concertos. “The give-and-take response between Uchida and the Cleveland strings and winds attractively beguiles us. Superb!” – Audiophile Audition Sponsor: Quality Electrodynamics (QED)

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APRIL

10, 11 and 12 WANG

SPRING SEASON

Yuja Wang Plays Rachmaninoff APR 10 — Thursday at 7:30 p.m. APR 11 — Friday at 11:00 a.m. APR 12 — Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

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The Cleveland Orchestra Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Yuja Wang, piano PROKOFIEV Classical Symphony RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3 RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade* Piano Concerto No. 3 — “Rach 3,” as fans call it — is one of the most famously difficult pieces of music there is. The sheet music goes on and on, with notes so dense the pages start to look like a Rorschach test. Audience and critics’ favorite Yuja Wang, who has recorded this concerto for her newest album, joins The Cleveland Orchestra for these blockbuster performances. [Pop culture note: the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 was central to the plot of the film Shine.] *Not performed on Friday Morning Matinee

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Yuja Wang Plays Rachmaninoff APR 11 — Friday at 7:00 p.m. The Cleveland Orchestra Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Yuja Wang, piano PROKOFIEV Classical Symphony RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3 Fridays@7. A NEW CONCERT EXPERIENCE. An early start time. No intermission. An after-party with live music performances. Critics around the world are praising Yuja Wang: This young classical music sensation has been landed for her “impressive virtuosity and poise” (Boston Globe) and has thrilled audiences worldwide with her “superhuman keyboard technique with artistic eloquence that is second to none.” (San Francisco Chronicle) After-party with Kenia — jazz sensation Kenia brings the sensuous, vibrant sounds of Carnival to Severance Hall. www.kenialive.com Sponsor: KeyBank

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SIDE-BY-SIDE The Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra

APR 18 — Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Cleveland Orchestra The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra Brett Mitchell, conductor James Thompson, violin Free Community Concert As part of its education mission, The Cleveland Orchestra is committed to promoting music-making and nurturing aspiring musicians. It transmits its traditions of musical excellence to the next generation through its close relationship with the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra. Cleveland Orchestra musicians mentor their younger counterparts and serve as role models in this unique annual concert, featuring Cleveland Orchestra musicians sitting side-by-side with Youth Orchestra members. The concert will feature works by Beethoven and Shostakovich, plus COYO alumnus James Thompson performing as soloist in Saint-Saëns’s Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso. This concert is free to the public, but tickets are required. Free tickets can be obtained by contacting the Severance Hall Ticket Office at 216-231-1111 or visiting clevelandorchestra.com.

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17 and19

2014

APRIL

Blomstedt

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DvořÁk and Tchaikovsky APR 17 — Thursday at 7:30 p.m. APR 19 — Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

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The Cleveland Orchestra Herbert Blomstedt, conductor Mark Kosower, cello DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6 (“Pathétique”) A pairing of works by two of the greatest melodic masters. Composed during his time in New York, Dvořák’s Cello Concerto is a wistful, lyrical love letter to his Bohemian homeland. In contrast, Tchaikovsky’s emotionally turbulent — and genuinely gorgeous — final symphony explores the triumphs and tragedies of life. In this work, the composer declared, he had put his “whole soul into” the music. [Pop culture note: Excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Sixth can be heard in a variety of films, including Maurice, the 1997 version of Anna Karenina, Soylent Green, and The Aviator.]

Attend a free Concert Preview beginning one hour before any of these concerts. Details at clevelandorchestra.com. Severance Restaurant is open for these concerts. Reservations at clevelandorchestra.com. CP

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CELEBRITY SERIES Psycho Projected on a large screen above the stage, with live accompaniment by The Cleveland Orchestra

APR 22 — Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Cleveland Orchestra Brett Mitchell, conductor The collaboration between director Alfred Hitchcock and composer Bernard Herrmann resulted in a number of great, unforgettable films — and the pinnacle of this collaboration is perhaps one of the scariest and most powerful movie scores of all time. Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) impulsively steals $40,000 from her employer, hoping to leave Phoenix for good and start a new life. She decides to stop for the night at the Bates Motel, where Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) regales her with curious stories about his mother. Don’t miss this once-ina-lifetime opportunity to experience a cinematic classic as you’ve never seen (or heard) it before!

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24 and 26

2014

APRIL

Cooper

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FALL SEASON

Beethoven’s First Piano Concerto APR 24 — Thursday at 7:30 p.m. APR 26 — Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

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The Cleveland Orchestra Jane Glover, conductor Imogen Cooper, piano C.P.E. BACH Sinfonia No. 2 BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 1 VANHAL Sinfonia in G minor HAYDN Symphony No. 103 (“Drum Roll”) When he wrote his First Piano Concerto, Beethoven was a 28-year-old superpianist, already a lion of Vienna’s musical salons as a performer and regarded as the most promising young composer in the city. While the concerto is indebted to Beethoven’s hero Mozart, it sparkles with new exuberance and originality. [Pop culture note: Multi-talented conductor, historian, and writer Jane Glover is also known for her book Mozart’s Women.] Sponsor: Hahn Loeser & Parks

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1, 3 and 4

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FALL SEASON

Mozart Requiem MAY 1 — Thursday at 7:30 p.m. MAY 3 — Saturday at 8:00 p.m. MAY 4 — Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

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The Cleveland Orchestra David Robertson, conductor Mary Kay Fink, piccolo Jessica Rivera, soprano Elizabeth DeShong, mezzo-soprano Garrett Sorenson, tenor John Relyea, bass-baritone Cleveland Orchestra Chorus ROUSE Rapture FRANK Will-o’-the-Wisp: Tone Poem for Piccolo and Orchestra [world premiere commission] MOZART Requiem The story begins like a work of fiction: A messenger arrives on Mozart’s doorstep with a commission for a Requiem Mass from an anonymous patron. Mozart began the work, but as he did, he became increasingly convinced of his own fate ... he said to a friend, “I am writing my own funeral music. I must not leave it unfinished.” Tragically, he was destined to die before completing the Requiem. This final great work is a piece of supreme beauty, powerful and fearless in its visions of the Last Judgment, exquisite in its peaceful evocation of salvation and eternal rest. [Pop culture note: this work served as inspiration for the multi-Oscar-winning film Amadeus.] Sponsor: KeyBanK

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SEVERANCE SEVERANCE HALL HALL

Mozart Requiem MAY 2 — Friday at 7:00 p.m.

The Cleveland Orchestra David Robertson, conductor Jessica Rivera, soprano Elizabeth DeShong, mezzo-soprano Garrett Sorenson, tenor John Relyea, bass-baritone Cleveland Orchestra Chorus ROUSE Rapture MOZART Requiem Fridays@7. A NEW CONCERT EXPERIENCE. An early start time. No intermission. An after-party with live music performances.

Mozart’s Requiem is genuinely a work of musical genius that must be on everyone’s bucket list to experience live. Paired here with a work written two centuries later: Rouse’s Rapture is a modern melodic study of spiritual tranquility. After-party — Requiem to Resurrection. Gospel legend Theresa Thomason and the Mt. Zion Congregational Church Gospel Choir will lift the rafters in a musical journey for the soul — let the spirit move you! www.theresathomason.com Sponsor: KeyBank Attend a free Concert Preview beginning one hour before any of these concerts. Details at clevelandorchestra.com. Eligible for Under 18s Free ticketing; see pg. 6 for details. Severance Restaurant is open for these concerts. Reservations at clevelandorchestra.com. CP

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Cleveland Orchestra youth orchestra MAY 9 – Friday at 8:00 p.m.

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TORKE Bright Blue Music PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 2 BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique

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Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra Brett Mitchell, conductor Ann Yu, violin

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One youth admission free with each adult ticket purchased

Comprised of some of Northeast Ohio’s best and brightest young musicians, the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra performs with an enthusiasm and interest that rivals their teachers. Youth Orchestra performances are open to all ages — a perfect opportunity to introduce children to an orchestra concert. Prelude Concert at 7 p.m. featuring Youth Orchestra members performing chamber music. The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra is supported by grants from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation and Surdna Foundation, and by gifts from many other generous donors.

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8 and 10

2014

MAY

OHlsson

SEVERANCE HALL

Ohlsson Plays Grieg MAY 8 — Thursday at 7:30 p.m. C P MAY 10 — Saturday at 8:00 p.m. C P The Cleveland Orchestra Osmo Vänskä, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano Sallinen Symphony No. 1 GRIEG Piano Concerto SIBELIUS Symphony No. 5 At the age of twenty-five, Grieg was determined to make his mark on the world with a piano concerto, his first work written for full orchestra. From the thunderous roll of the timpani and the unforgettably dramatic opening cadenza to the sweepingly grand final chords, this concerto is filled with invention, originality, and sparkle. Since his international triumph as winner of the 1970 Chopin International Piano Competition, pianist Garrick Ohlsson has established himself worldwide as a musician of masterful interpretive and technical prowess. Sponsor: Jones Day

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16 and 17

WINTER SEASON

PNC Musical Rainbows For young people ages 3 to 6

Energetic host Maryann Nagel will get children singing, clapping, and moving to the music! Cleveland Orchestra musicians and guests perform short solo selections and kid-friendly tunes, while introducing their instruments.

heavenly harps

Presented in Reinberger Chamber Hall at Severance Hall.

MAY 16 — Friday at 10:00 a.m. MAY 17— Saturday at 10:00 a.m. MAY 17 — Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Trina Struble, harp Jody Guinn, harp

Endowed by the Pysht Fund

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FAMILY CONCERT For young people ages 7 & up

the composer is dead MAY 16 — Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Cleveland Orchestra Brett Mitchell, conductor Nathaniel Stookey, narrator words by Lemony Snicket music by Nathaniel Stookey There’s dreadful news from Severance Hall – the composer is dead! Where were the violins on the night in question? Is the trumpet protesting a bit too boisterously? Everyone seems to have a motive and an alibi. The Inspector interrogates all the usual suspects in a concert based on the book by Lemony Snicket with music by Nathaniel Stookey, highlighting the four families of instruments. Sponsor: The Giant Eagle Foundation

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17 — 24

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The Cleveland Orchestra

at home in lakewood MAY 17 — 24

The second season for the neighborhood residency program that immerses the Orchestra in local communities with an intensive schedule of performances and activities. The centerpiece of the Lakewood residency will be a free concert at Lakewood Civic Auditorium. Free concerts will also be performed by Orchestra musicians in neighborhood venues and in local schools. Visit clevelandorchestra.com or like us on Facebook for program updates.

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29, 30 and 31

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MAY

Jansen

SEVERANCE HALL

Prokofiev’s Cinderella MAY 29 — Thursday at 7:30 p.m. MAY 30 — Friday at 11:00 a.m. MAY 31 — Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

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The Cleveland Orchestra Vladimir Jurowski, conductor Janine Jansen, violin*

STRAVINSKY Scherzo fantastique BRITTEN Violin Concerto*

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Britten’s birth.

PROKOFIEV Suite from Cinderella

Prokofiev’s Cinderella is a fairytale score, delicate and charming. But like all fairytales, a dark undercurrent runs beneath. In this score, the chiming of a clock can sound like a thunderous battlefield, while the waltzes and love scenes sing. Benjamin Britten’s charming Violin Concerto and Stravinsky’s explosive Scherzo fantastique round out this week’s season-ending concerts. Sponsor: BakerHostetler *Not part of Friday Morning Matinee

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2012 CoRPORATE Sponsors A special salute to these sponsors whose leadership support makes possible The Cleveland OrchÂestraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013-14 Severance Hall performances: BakerHostetler Dix & Eaton Eaton Ernst & Young LLP FirstEnergy Foundation FirstMerit Bank Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Frantz Ward LLP The Giant Eagle Foundation Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP Hyster-Yale Materials Handling NACCO Industries, Inc. Jones Day KeyBank Litigation Management, Inc. The Lubrizol Corporation Medical Mutual of Ohio Parker Hannifin Corporation The Plain Dealer PNC Bank Quality Electrodynamics (QED) RPM International Inc. Squire Sanders (US) LLP Thompson Hine LLP

Guest Artist Funding Heartfelt thanks to these forward-looking donors, who through generous endowment gifts have provided funding toward guest conductor or soloist appearances at Severance Hall: The Eleanore T. and Joseph E. Adams Fund Roger and Anne Clapp Mrs. Warren H. Corning The Gerhard Foundation, Inc. Margaret R. Griffiths Trust The Virginia M. and Newman T. Halvorson Fund The Hershey Foundation The Humel Hovorka Fund Kulas Foundation The Julia Severance Millikin Fund The Payne Fund Julia and Larry Pollock Family Fund James and Donna Reid Elizabeth Dorothy Robson Dr. and Mrs. Sam I. Sato The Sherwick Fund Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sherwin Sterling A. Spaulding Mr. and Mrs. James P. Storer Mrs. Paul D. Wurzburger

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Your Support TODAY Makes the Difference FOR TOmorrow Generations of Clevelanders have supported The Cleveland Orchestra and enjoyed its concerts. Tens of thousands have learned to love music through its education programs and celebrated important events with its music. Generosity supports an extraordinary tradition of excellence onstage, in the classroom, and in the community. The Cleveland Orchestra exists for and because of supporters like you. In order to ensure the Orchestra’s future success, The Cleveland Orchestra has undertaken the most ambitious fundraising campaign in its history. The Sound for the Centennial Campaign seeks to build the Endowment through cash gifts and legacy commitments while securing broad-based and increased annual support from across Northeast Ohio. Your participation can make a crucial difference in helping to ensure that future generations will continue to enjoy the Orchestra’s performances, education programs, and community activities and partnerships. For more information about how you can play a supporting role in The Cleveland Orchestra’s Sound for the Centennial Campaign, please visit “Support & Volunteers” at clevelandorchestra.com or contact our Philanthropy & Advancement Office at 216-231-7522. The Cleveland Orchestra is grateful to these organizations for their ongoing support:

The Cleveland Orchestra is proud to have its home, Severance Hall, located on the campus of Case Western Reserve University, with whom it has a long history of collaboration and partnership.

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Parking Options A variety of convenient nearby parking options are available for most concerts at Severance Hall, including the CWRU Campus Center Garage adjacent to the hall. (Prepaid parking passes for this garage can be purchased, on a space-available basis, through the Ticket Office or online at clevelandorchestra.com. Please note that parking for Friday Morning Matinees is extremely limited; a shuttle bus service runs from Cedar Hill Baptist Church (12601 Cedar Road, just east of the Cedar/ Fairmount intersection) for $10 per car. Free bus transportation to and from Severance Hall for Friday Matinee concerts is available at four Cleveland-area locations, supported by the Woman’s Committee of The Cleveland Orchestra. Call Ticket Services for more information. For additional parking information or to download a map of parking options near Severance Hall, please go to “Plan Your Visit” at clevelandorchestra.com.

Accessibility We are committed to making Severance Hall performances and facilities accessible to all patrons. A full range of seating options and services is available. Read or download our accessibility guide by visiting clevelandorchestra.com or call 216-231-7425 to discuss questions you may have.

Concert Previews C P Free Concert Previews are presented beginning one hour prior to most Cleveland Orchestra concerts at Severance Hall. Designed to enrich your concertgoing experience, Previews feature a variety of speakers, interviews, and performance presentations. Performances with a Concert Preview are designated with a special symbol ( C P ) throughout this book. For details about topics and scheduled speakers or artists, visit clevelandorchestra.com throughout the season. The Concert Preview series is funded by a generous endowment gift from Dorothy Humel Hovorka.

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Severance Restaurant Severance Restaurant features contemporary American cuisine in an elegant setting, perfect for a quick bite before the concert, a leisurely dinner, or even a custom-catered reception for a special event. Dining Service begins three hours before each evening or Sunday afternoon concert and immediately following Friday matinee performances. Menus include a selection of prix-fixe options consisting of four courses of seasonally appropriate, locally sourced ingredients, served with a choice of coffee or tea. The restaurant also offers an eleven-seat bar and a wine and craft beer list. Reservations are recommended; please call 216-231-7373 or reserve online via clevelandorchestra.com. Severance Restaurant is being operated by Marigold Catering, a certified Green Caterer® and voted Northeast Ohio’s Best Offsite Caterer in 2012 and 2013.

Cleveland Orchestra Store A wide variety of items relating to The Cleveland Orchestra — including logo apparel, compact discs and DVD recordings, jewelry, and giftware — are available for purchase at the Cleveland Orchestra Store before and after concerts, at intermissions, and during regular weekday hours (Tue.-Fri., 11a.m. to 6 p.m.). For additional information, or to order, call 216-231-7478 or visit clevelandorchestra.com.

Music Study Groups Unlock the magic of music with Cleveland Orchestra Music Study Groups led by Dr. Rose Breckenridge. Designed for new and experienced music lovers alike, these groups explore the season’s music offerings through informal lectures, listening, and weekly discussion. Groups meet at six convenient locations across the Cleveland metropolitan area. For details, visit clevelandorchestra.com or call 216-231-7355.

Program Notes Program notes are available on our website prior to most Cleveland Orchestra concerts. This commentary and historical background about the music being performed is printed in program books distributed free of charge to audience members at the performance. Large print versions are available.

Free Severance Hall Tours Free public tours of Severance Hall are offered at noon and at 1 p.m. on the following Sundays: • Mar 30, 2014 • May 4, 2014 To reserve your place, please call the Ticket Office at 216-231-1111 or 800-686-1141. Private group tours may be arranged by calling 216-231-7421.

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Star-Spangled Spectacular brought to you by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture

JULY 2 — Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. Public Square The Cleveland Orchestra Loras John Schissel, conductor Join thousands of your neighbors, family, and friends for a special musical evening celebrating Independence Day. This FREE event with a digital Pre-Concert Festival of performances by area artists, followed at 9 p.m. by The Cleveland Orchestra’s 25th annual community concert in downtown Cleveland. Featuring patriotic favorites, Tchaikovsky’s “1812” Overture, and more — plus fireworks!

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A Salute to America Blossom Festival Band Loras John Schissel, conductor Great music, fireworks and fun! Northeast Ohio’s favorite Independence Day concerts feature American classics and patriotic selections. Come celebrate America with the whole family! Music by such beloved composers as Bernstein, Gershwin, and John Philip Sousa, topped off with the “1812” Overture and a spectacular fireworks display.

july 3 — Thursday at 8:00 p.m. july 4 — Friday at 8:00 p.m.

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Dvořák’s New World The Cleveland Orchestra Jaap van Zweden, conductor Renaud Capuçon, violin TCHAIKOVSKY Capriccio Italien SIBELIUS Violin Concerto DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”)

JULY 5 — Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

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beethoven’s Seventh The Cleveland Orchestra Asher Fisch, conductor Isabelle Faust, violin WAGNER Overture to The Flying Dutchman MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7

JULY 12 — Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

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SCI-FI Spectacular The Cleveland Orchestra Jack Everly, conductor Kristen Plumley, soprano Members of the Blossom Festival Chorus Music from a galaxy far, far away. Explore strange, new worlds with music from the biggest and best science fiction TV shows and movies, including selections from Star Trek, Star Wars, E.T., and 2001: A Space Odyssey. It’s the final frontier — of music! Live long and prosper!

JULY 13 — Sunday at 7:00 p.m.

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A Taste of Spain The Cleveland Orchestra Bramwell Tovey, conductor Karen Gomyo, violin BIZET Suite from Carmen SAINT-SAËNS Violin Concerto No. 3 FALLA The Three-Cornered Hat

JULY 19 — Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

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mozart & shostakovich The Cleveland Orchestra Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, conductor Francesco Piemontesi, piano WEBER Overture to Der Freischütz MOZART Piano Concerto No. 27 SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 5

JULY 20 — Sunday at 7:00 p.m.

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beethoven & liszt The Cleveland Orchestra John Storgårds, conductor Stephen Hough, piano with the Kent/Blossom Chamber Orchestra* Brett Mitchell, conductor BEETHOVEN Overture to Fidelio LISZT Piano Concerto No. 1 SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2 *Kent/Blossom Chamber Orchestra performs selections by Ravel and Wagner at 7pm. The Cleveland Orchestra’s concert (program listed above) begins at 8pm.

JULY 26 — Saturday at 7:00 p.m.

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Broadway Standing Ovations The Cleveland Orchestra Jack Everly, conductor Christina Bianco, vocalist Ted Keegan, vocalist Ben Crawford, vocalist A “wicked” good evening! Come to Blossom for a concert of Broadway showstoppers including highlights from The Phantom of the Opera (featuring Broadway’s “Phantom,” Ted Keegan), Wicked, Rent, Les Misérables, and more.

JULY 27 — Sunday at 7:00 p.m.

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romantic rachmaninoff The Cleveland Orchestra Johannes Debus, conductor Benjamin Grosvenor, piano Rameau Selections from Les Indes Galantes Ravel Piano Concerto in G major Ravel Pavane for a Dead Princess Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances

AUG 2 — Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Photo: Barbara Merritt

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hollywood under the stars The Cleveland Orchestra Richard Kaufman, conductor Michael Sachs, trumpet The great film scores of our time. Hollywood maestro Richard Kaufman leads a blockbuster tribute to the most memorable music of the movies. Enjoy selections from Forrest Gump, The Godfather, Gone with the Wind, The Magnificent Seven, Lawrence of Arabia, The Right Stuff, and more.

AUG 3 — Sunday at 7:00 p.m.

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The Magic of Mozart The Cleveland Orchestra Matthew Halls, conductor Mozart Overture to Idomeneo Tchaikovsky Suite No. 4 (“Mozartiana”) Mozart Eine kleine Nachtmusik Mozart Symphony No. 36 (“Linz”)

AUG 9 — Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Cleveland Orchestra Jeffrey Kahane, conductor Peter Otto, violin Stravinsky Suite from Pulcinella Haydn Violin Concerto No. 1 in C major Mendelssohn Music from A Midsummer Night’s Dream Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 (“Italian”)

AUG 10 — Sunday at 7:00 p.m.

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YO-Yo ma The Cleveland Orchestra Jahja Ling, conductor Yo-Yo Ma, cello Program includes: ELGAR Cello Concerto DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 6

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Carmina Burana The Cleveland Orchestra Andrew Grams, conductor Nadine Sierra, soprano Christopher Pfund, tenor Brian Mulligan, baritone Blossom Festival Chorus Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus BACH Toccata and Fugue in D minor LISZT Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 Orff Carmina Burana

AUG 23 — Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

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a beatles tribute –

celebrating the 50th anniversary of their U.S. Arrival The Cleveland Orchestra Michael Krajewski, conductor Classical Mystery Tour

AUG 24 — Sunday at 7:00 p.m. The best of the Beatles … with The Cleveland Orchestra. From the early hits through the solo years, relive the greatest hits of the Beatles when hit tribute band Classical Mystery Tour joins The Cleveland Orchestra in performing the original orchestrations to all of your favorites - including “Penny Lane,” “Yesterday,” “Eleanor Rigby,” and so much more!

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family funfest at blossom Blossom Festival Orchestra Richard Kaufman, conductor Whitney Claire Kaufman, vocalist Pat Sajak, narrator Labor Day fun for the whole family! Bring the kids and share in the magical experience of Blossom with a fun-filled concert — featuring tunes from The Little Mermaid, The Wizard of Oz, Spiderman, 2013’s hit movie Frozen, and more — as well as Wheel of Fortune’s very own Pat Sajak. Featuring great family-friendly activities and a spectacular fireworks show!

AUG 30 — Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Pre-performance activities begin at 4:30 p.m.

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cleveland orchestra european tour send-off The Cleveland Orchestra Franz Welser-Möst, conductor Widmann Con brio: Concert Overture for Orchestra Brahms Symphony No. 3 Brahms Symphony No. 4 A send-off performance for the Orchestra’s European Festivals Tour.

AUG 31 — Sunday at 7:00 p.m.

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