Barber, Copland & The Common Man, Natalie Cole and More Set for Cleveland Orchestra Lineup, Dec 2013
By: BWW News Desk Nov. 19, 2013
Calendar listing for Cleveland Orchestra concerts and events in December 2013:
BARBER, COPLAND & THE COMMON MAN
Friday, November 29 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, November 30 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 1 at 3 p.m.
The Cleveland Orchestra
Marin Alsop, conductor
David Fray, piano
BARBER Essay No. 2
SCHUMANN Piano Concerto
COPLAND Symphony No. 3
"This symphony has become an American monument," Leonard Bernstein said of Copland's Third, "like the Washington Monument or the Lincoln Memorial." Of all the gifted composers who came of age in our country in the 20th century, Copland created music that most closely reflects the American character - the land, the people, the wide open spaces, its beauty and majesty. The Third Symphony concludes with an unforgettable exploration of the musical theme from his popular Fanfare for the Common Man.
Under 18s Free on November 29 and December 1: Young people ages 7-17 can attend for free; one free admission per full-price adult ticket purchased.
Student Tickets: $10 ($15 if purchased less than one hour prior to concert start time)
Tickets: $49-$162
PNC HOLIDAY MUSICAL RAINBOWS "ON THE ROAD"
For young people and their families
Sunday, December 1 at 12:30 p.m.
MUSIC OF CHANUKAH
at The Temple-Tifereth Israel
26000 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122
Carolyn Gadiel Warner, violin and piano
Stephen Warner, violin
Cantor Kathryn Wolfe Sebo, host
Cleveland Orchestra musicians and guests perform short solo selections and kid-friendly tunes, while introducing their instruments and celebrating the music of the season.
Sponsored by: PNC
Under 18s Free on December 1: Young people under age 18 can attend for free; one free admission per full-price adult ticket purchased.
TICKETS: $7 Adults (additional Under 18s tickets $7) General Admission
Endowed by the Pysht Fund
BEETHOVEN, UCHIDA AND FLEISHER
Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 6 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 7 at 8 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
In the 1960s, Leon Fleisher performed in what are regarded among the finest recordings of the Beethoven piano concertos, with The Cleveland Orchestra under the baton of George Szell. Now, for these special concerts, Fleisher returns as conductor with a remarkable pianist and Cleveland favorite, Mitsuko Uchida, for not-to-be-missed performances of two of Beethoven's towering concertos.
Under 18s Free on December 6: Young people ages 7-17 can attend for free; one free admission per full-price adult ticket purchased.
Student Tickets: $10 ($15 if purchased less than one hour prior to concert start time)
Tickets: $49-$162
CELEBRITY SERIES
Wednesday, December 11 at 8 p.m.
Natalie Cole IN CONCERT WITH THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
The Cleveland Orchestra
Natalie Cole, vocalist
Beloved nine-time Grammy Award-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 Español.
Tickets: $40-$80, Box $110
PNC HOLIDAY MUSICAL RAINBOWS
For young people and their families
Friday, December 13 at 10 a.m.
Saturday, December 14 at 11 a.m.
CHRISTMAS BRASS QUINTET
Michael Miller, trumpet
Jack Sutte, trumpet
Hans Clebsch, horn
Richard Stout, trombone
Kenneth Heinlein, tuba
MaryAnn Nagel, host
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 and celebrating the music of the season.
Sponsored by: PNC
TICKETS: $7 Adults (additional Under 18s tickets $7) General Admission
Endowed by the Pysht Fund
Under 18s Free on December 13 and 14: Young people under age 18 can attend for free; one free admission per full-price adult ticket purchased.
CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
Friday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 14 at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 21 at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 22 at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Severance Hall
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
ROBERT PORCO, conductor
CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA CHORUS (all concerts)
Robert Porco, director
CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA CHILDREN'S CHORUS (Dec. 15, 21, and 22 afternoon concerts)
Ann Usher, director
MEMBERS OF THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA YOUTH CHORUS
(Dec. 20, 21, and 22 evening concerts)
Lisa Wong, director
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY CHORALE (Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 14 at 2:30 p.m.)
Brian Bailey, director
Members of the WOOSTER CHORUS (Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m.)
Lisa Wong, director
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.
TICKETS: $40-$75, Box $95
CELEBRITY SERIES
HOME ALONE
Wednesday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Severance Hall
The Cleveland Orchestra
David Newman, conductor
A true holiday favorite, this classic comedy comes to Severance Hall for one night only and features renowned composer John Williams's delightful musical 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, who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!
Projected on a large screen above the stage, with live accompaniment by The Cleveland Orchestra
Home Alone © 1990 Twentieth Century Fox. All rights reserved.
TICKETS: $30-$75, Box $100
Location: Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland OH 44106
For tickets and more information: visit clevelandorchestra.com, call 216-231-1111, or email boxoffice@clevelandorchestra.com.
All programs and artists are subject to change.
Photo Credit: Roger Mastroianni
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