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A Night in Vienna
Friday, January 24, 2014, 8pm
Saturday, January 25, 2014, 8pm
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
Gil Shaham, violin
SCHUBERT Symphony No. 2
KORNGOLD Violin Concerto
J. STRAUSS JR. Selected Waltzes and Polkas
For centuries, Vienna was the capital of a great empire, and the influence of its rich musical traditions is profound. Begin your New Year with an evening of musical pleasures, topped off with Viennese waltzes and polkas—as only Franz Welser-Möst can conduct them!
Internationally recognized as one of today’s most virtuosic and engaging artists, Gil Shaham is hailed by critics for his "go-for-broke passion... silvery tone, spot-on intonation and meticulously molded phrasing." (The Washington Post)
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The Rite of Spring
Friday, January 31, 2014, 8pm
Saturday, February 1, 2014, 8pm
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
Simon Keenlyside, baritone
STRAUSS Don Juan
STRAUSS Songs
DUPARC Songs
STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring
Almost no musical work has had such a powerful influence or evoked as much controversy as Igor Stravinsky's ballet score The Rite of Spring. The work's premiere in Paris was scandalous. In addition to the outrageous costumes, unusual choreography, and bizarre story of pagan sacrifice, Stravinsky's startling score caused audience riots in the streets. The music is now admired for its brilliance and innovation.
Simon Keenlyside is one of the worlds most sought after and charismatic singers, noted for his versatility and highly charged performances onstage.
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Tchaikovsky's Fifth
Friday, February 21, 2014, 8pm
Saturday, February 22, 2014, 8pm
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor
Arabella Steinbacher, violin
DVOŘÁK Othello Overture
PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 1
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5
Tchaikovsky is often considered the most Romantic of composers. His Fifth Symphony has long been an audience favorite for its soaring, memorable melodies and deeply passionate, emotional richness. (Popular culture note: the second movement inspired the songs “Moon Love,” recorded by both Glenn Miller and Chet Baker, and “Annie’s Song” by John Denver.)
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The Planets
Friday, March 21, 2014, 8pm
Saturday, March 22, 2014, 8pm
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor
Colin Currie, percussion
Women of the Frost Symphonic Chorale
Karen Kennedy, director
MOZART Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio
HIGDON Percussion Concerto
HOLST The Planets
A modern classic, The Planets has influenced every composer of science fiction and fantasy film scores. Based upon the astrological symbols, Holst’s work explores the complexity of human consciousness against the mysteries of outer space.
With high-definition NASA images projected above the Orchestra on a large screen. |
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