The Cleveland Orchestra in Miami The Rite of Spring

Presented by The Cleveland Orchestra in partnership with Adrienne Arsht Center

Knight Concert Hall

March 27 – 28, 2026

Synopsis

Rafael Payare, conductor
Sergey Khachatryan, violin
With members of New World Symphony

SIBELIUS The Swan of Tuonela
SIBELIUS Violin Concerto
STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring

In the century since its infamously riotous premiere, The Rite of Spring has become a perennial favorite and an undisputed masterpiece. Complementing Stravinsky’s heart-pounding evocations of pagan rituals are two beloved works from Sibelius: The Swan of Tuonela and Violin Concerto, with soloist Sergey Khachatryan. Conductor Rafael Payare and The Cleveland Orchestra are joined by members of the New World Symphony for this electrifying evening.

 

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$40.95 - $221.13

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Official Sponsor


The Cleveland Orchestra in Miami is sponsored by generous funding from The Dr. M. Lee Pearce Foundation Inc.

The Cleveland Orchestra in Miami also thanks the following supporters for their generosity:
Lead Sponsor: White & Case
Touring Sponsor: Jones Day Foundation
The Batchelor Foundation
The Kirk Foundation
Thomas and Jessica Lauria

Joshua Guerrero's performance is generously sponsored by Peter M. Padegimas, in memory of Beverly A. Padegimas.

The Verdi's Requiem concert is generously sponsored by Tony and Diane Wynshaw-Boris.

The Cleveland Orchestra in Miami also recognizes the support and collaboration of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, the Board of County Commissioners and the Miami-Dade County Public School District.