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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 5d

Music Director Franz Welser-Möst led The Cleveland Orchestra in Honegger’s Symphony No. 3 and Mahler’s "Das Lied von der Erde." With Limmie Pulliam and Iurii Samoilov, the evening was a powerful celebration of music’s emotional depth.

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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 7d

It’s spooky season at Severance Music Center. Don’t miss: Halloween Spooktacular Family Concerts on October 17, Hitchcock’s “Psycho” on November 5, and “Vertigo” on November 7. All brought to life by The Cleveland Orchestra. www.clevelandorchestra.com/shop/holiday...

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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 8d

Opening weekend was unforgettable. The 2025–26 season is just beginning, and we can’t wait to share what’s next at Severance Music Center.

The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 9d

Limmie Pulliam returns to Severance Music Center October 2 & 5 for Mahler’s “Das Lied von der Erde,” a poetic, powerful work and one of Mahler’s grandest achievements. Cleveland audiences know: Limmie always delivers.

The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 11d

Opening night buzzed with energy at Severance as Music Director Franz Welser-Möst, The Cleveland Orchestra, and Chorus launched the 2025–26 season. The music has begun and the best is yet to come.

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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 12d

Composer Bernd Richard Deutsch chatted with WCLV ahead of the US premiere of "Urworte" with The Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus. www.ideastream.org/arts-culture...

Bernd Richard Deutsch on 'Urworte'

Interview with composer Bernd Richard Deutsch

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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 12d

The 2025–26 season begins! We’re celebrating the joy of music that connects us. See you at Severance.

The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 13d

You don’t need to know the score. You don’t need to know the story. You just need to be here. The music will do the rest.

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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 14d

Voices rise this season. Led by Lisa Wong, The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus performs Beethoven’s Ninth, Verdi’s Requiem, Handel’s "Messiah," and more. It begins September 26, 27 & 28 with the US premiere of Bernd Richard Deutsch’s "Urworte."

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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 15d

The Cleveland Orchestra’s 2025–26 digital season launches September 28 on Adella with the live broadcast of Music Director Franz Welser-Möst conducting the US premiere of Deutsch’s "Urworte," Strauss’s Salome’s Dance, and Ravel’s "Boléro." www.clevelandorchestra.com/adella

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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 16d

Classical music isn’t just beautiful. It’s bold. It speaks to courage. To resilience. To the spirit that rises in every one of us. This is music with purpose.

The new season starts this week: www.clevelandorchestra.com/attend/seaso...

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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 19d

The Cleveland Orchestra’s Halloween Spooktacular returns October 19 with two concerts celebrating “all creatures great and small.” Musicians will be in costume, and kids are encouraged to dress up too. www.clevelandorchestra.com/attend/conce...

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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 20d

World-class music, right here in Cleveland. In 2025–26, The Cleveland Orchestra welcomes back guest artists and conductors who’ve thrilled our audiences in recent seasons. Experience their return at Severance Music Center.
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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 21d

They play with world-class precision and they laugh like lifelong friends. These behind-the-scenes moments remind us: Great music starts with real human connection.

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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 22d

The music, the emotion, the shared silence before the applause. It all begins again soon. Join us for a season filled with music that resonates long after the final note.

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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 23d

What a night! The Hispanic Heritage Month Concert at Severance Music Center was a stunning celebration of culture and sound. Huge thanks to the Sammy De Leon Orquesta, our musicians, and everyone who made it unforgettable.

The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 26d

Nearly a week after his passing, tributes continue in honor of Music Director Laureate Christoph von Dohnányi. www.cleveland.com/entertainmen...

In Cleveland, Christoph von Dohnanyi’s music echoes with love and remembrance

Cleveland honors Christoph von Dohnanyi, its beloved maestro, with heartfelt tributes from orchestra members and listeners, reflecting on his profound artistic legacy and personal impact.

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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 26d

Available now across all major streaming platforms: Led by Music Director Franz Welser-Möst, The Cleveland Orchestra brings Mozart’s music to life with grace and precision in a new recording featuring Piano Concerto No. 27 with Garrick Ohlsson and Symphony No. 29. lnk.to/TCOMozart

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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 27d

A world-class journey begins at Severance Music Center. Music Director Franz Welser-Möst leads The Cleveland Orchestra into a thrilling new season with Ravel’s hypnotic “Boléro" September 26, 27 & 28.

The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 28d

More FREE tickets have been released for our Hispanic Heritage Month Concert at Severance Music Center on September 13! Celebrate with us in a vibrant evening of music and culture featuring the Sammy De Leon Orquesta. www.clevelandorchestra.com/attend/conce...

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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · 29d

A summer to remember. This year’s Blossom Music Festival featured standout performances with Cynthia Erivo, Laufey, and new and returning guest artists. All in celebration of music, nature, and community.

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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · Sep 8

The Cleveland Orchestra mourns the passing of Music Director Laureate Christoph von Dohnányi, who led the Orchestra with distinction from September 1984 to August 2002. Dohnányi passed away on September 6 at the age of 95.

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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · Sep 5

Joe Hisaishi conducted The Cleveland Orchestra in a concert that can only be described as transcendent. His Symphony No. 3 “Metaphysica," the intimate "Viola Saga" with Antoine Tamestit, and a powerful suite from "The Boy and the Heron" brought the audience to its feet.

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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · Sep 4

Assistant Principal Flute Jessica Sindell shares her personal connection to Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony, coming to Blossom Music Center on September 7.

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The Cleveland Orchestra @clevelandorch.bsky.social · Aug 28

This weekend at Blossom: Cuyahoga Valley National Park rangers will host hands-on activities, including a chance for kids to become Junior Rangers. Enjoy Blossom Activity Books from Acme Fresh Market and games with NOPEC.