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2023-2024 Orchestra Series Schedule


Rediscovered Classics
Mar
17

Rediscovered Classics

PROGRAM

Max Richter The Four Seasons Recomposed (after A. Vivaldi) 

Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36

FEATURING

Annunziata Tomaro conductor

Laura Hamilton violin

VENUE

St. Noel Catholic Church 35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, OH, 44094

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Rediscovered Classics
Mar
16

Rediscovered Classics

PROGRAM

Max Richter The Four Seasons Recomposed (after A. Vivaldi) 

Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36

FEATURING

Annunziata Tomaro conductor

Laura Hamilton violin

VENUE

Shrine of St. Stanislaus 3649 East 65th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44105

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Rediscovered Classics
Mar
15

Rediscovered Classics

PROGRAM

Max Richter The Four Seasons Recomposed (after A. Vivaldi) 

Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36

FEATURING

Annunziata Tomaro conductor

Laura Hamilton violin

VENUE

Lakewood Congregational Church 1375 West Clifton Blvd., Lakewood, OH, 44107

 
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Rediscovered Classics
Mar
14

Rediscovered Classics

PROGRAM

Max Richter The Four Seasons Recomposed (after A. Vivaldi) 

Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36

FEATURING

Annunziata Tomaro conductor

Laura Hamilton violin

VENUE

Fairmount Presbyterian Church 2757 Fairmount Boulevard, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44118

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Symphony of Secrets
Feb
11

Symphony of Secrets

PROGRAM

Ludwig Van Beethoven King Stephen Overture

Florence Price Suite of Dances

Domenico Cimarosa Concerto for Two Flutes in G Major

Astor Piazzolla Libertango

Felix Mendelssohn String Symphony No. 10 in B Minor

Arturo Marquez  Danzón No. 2 (Chamber Version)

FEATURING

Brendan Slocumb conductor

Kimberly Zaleski flute

Laura Gilbert flute

VENUE

St. Sebastian Parish 476 Mull Avenue, Akron, OH, 44320

PARKING There is parking available in the lot off Mull Ave as well as on Mull Ave.

 
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Symphony of Secrets
Feb
10

Symphony of Secrets

PROGRAM

Ludwig Van Beethoven King Stephen Overture

Florence Price Suite of Dances

Domenico Cimarosa Concerto for Two Flutes in G Major

Astor Piazzolla Libertango

Felix Mendelssohn String Symphony No. 10 in B Minor

Arturo Marquez  Danzón No. 2 (Chamber Version)

FEATURING

Brendan Slocumb conductor

Kimberly Zaleski flute

Laura Gilbert flute

VENUE

Our Lady of Angels 3644 Rocky River Dr, Cleveland, OH, 44111

PARKING Parking is available in the lot off of Rocky River Dr. There are also side streets in the neighborhood where parking is allowed.

 
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Symphony of Secrets
Feb
9

Symphony of Secrets

PROGRAM

Ludwig Van Beethoven King Stephen Overture

Florence Price Suite of Dances

Domenico Cimarosa Concerto for Two Flutes in G Major

Astor Piazzolla Libertango

Felix Mendelssohn String Symphony No. 10 in B Minor

Arturo Marquez  Danzón No. 2 (Chamber Version)

FEATURING

Brendan Slocumb conductor

Kimberly Zaleski flute

Laura Gilbert flute

VENUE

La Sagrada Familia Church 7719 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44102

 
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Symphony of Secrets
Feb
8

Symphony of Secrets

PROGRAM

Ludwig Van Beethoven King Stephen Overture

Florence Price Suite of Dances

Domenico Cimarosa Concerto for Two Flutes in G Major

Astor Piazzolla Libertango

Felix Mendelssohn String Symphony No. 10 in B Minor

Arturo Marquez Danzón No. 2 (Chamber Version)

FEATURING

Brendan Slocumb conductor

Kimberly Zaleski flute

Laura Gilbert flute

VENUE

East Mount Zion Baptist Church 9990 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106

PARKING Parking is available in the lot off of E 96th St or E 100th St. Street parking is also available in the surrounding area.

 
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“Christmas,” Beethoven, & Mambo
Dec
10

“Christmas,” Beethoven, & Mambo

PROGRAM

Arcangelo Corelli Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8, “Christmas Concerto”

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-flat major, K. 495 

Mozart, arr. Joshua Davis & Yuniet Lombida “Rondo alla Mambo”

Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60

FEATURING

Stefan Willich conductor

Hans Clebsch french horn

VENUE

St. Noel Catholic Church 35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, OH, 44094

PARKING Parking can be found in the church lot off Chardon Road.

 
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“Christmas,” Beethoven, & Mambo
Dec
9

“Christmas,” Beethoven, & Mambo

PARKING Parking can be found in the church lot off Scarborough Road. There is also street parking on Scarborough Road and Fairmount Boulevard.PROGRAM

Arcangelo Corelli Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8, “Christmas Concerto”

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-flat major, K. 495 

Mozart, arr. Joshua Davis & Yuniet Lombida “Rondo alla Mambo” (after Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 4)

Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60

FEATURING

Stefan Willich conductor

Hans Clebsch french horn

VENUE

Shrine of St. Stanislaus 3649 East 65th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44105

PARKING Parking can be found in the church lot off Baxter Avenue. There is also street parking on Forman Avenue.

 
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“Christmas,” Beethoven, & Mambo
Dec
8

“Christmas,” Beethoven, & Mambo

PROGRAM

Arcangelo Corelli Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8, “Christmas Concerto”

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-flat major, K. 495 

Mozart, arr. Joshua Davis & Yuniet Lombida “Rondo alla Mambo”

Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60

FEATURING

Stefan Willich conductor

Hans Clebsch french horn

VENUE

Lakewood Congregational Church 1375 West Clifton Blvd., Lakewood, OH, 44107

PARKING West Clifton Blvd offers street parking on a first-come basis. Handicap & non-handicap parking is available in the church parking lot. Public parking lots are available just west of Donatos Pizza on Detroit Ave and east of Mark Twain Apartments. Northwood Ave offers street parking on a first-come basis. Metered parking is available on Detroit Ave. Metered parking is free after 6 pm, on holidays, and on weekends.

 
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“Christmas,” Beethoven, & Mambo
Dec
7

“Christmas,” Beethoven, & Mambo

PROGRAM

Arcangelo Corelli Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8, “Christmas Concerto”

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-flat major, K. 495 

Mozart, arr. Joshua Davis & Yuniet Lombida “Rondo alla Mambo”

Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60

FEATURING

Stefan Willich conductor

Hans Clebsch french horn

VENUE

Fairmount Presbyterian Church 2757 Fairmount Boulevard, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44118

PARKING Parking can be found in the church lot off Scarborough Road. There is also street parking on Scarborough Road and Fairmount Boulevard.

 
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Celebrating Black Excellence
Oct
22

Celebrating Black Excellence

Jim Mehrling introduces the pieces from our October orchestra series, Celebrating Black Excellence featuring soloists Travis Guillory, Elizabeth Hanje, Benhur Mosazghi, and Daniel Gilbert.

PROGRAM

Artie Shaw Clarinet Concerto

Jessie Montgomery Strum

Manuel de Falla Ritual Fire Dance

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Onaway! Awake, Beloved

William Grant Still I Dream a World

George Gershwin Porgy and Bess (excerpts)

SOLOISTS

Daniel Gilbert clarinet

Elizabeth Hanje soprano

Travis Guillory tenor

Benhur Mosazghi bass-baritone

VENUE

St. Sebastian Parish 476 Mull Avenue, Akron, OH, 44320

 

PARKING: Parking is available in the church parking lot off of Mull Ave and Elmdale Ave.

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Celebrating Black Excellence
Oct
21

Celebrating Black Excellence

Jim Mehrling introduces the pieces from our October orchestra series, Celebrating Black Excellence featuring soloists Travis Guillory, Elizabeth Hanje, Benhur Mosazghi, and Daniel Gilbert.

PROGRAM

Artie Shaw Clarinet Concerto

Jessie Montgomery Strum

Manuel de Falla Ritual Fire Dance

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Onaway! Awake, Beloved

William Grant Still I Dream a World

George Gershwin Porgy and Bess (excerpts)

SOLOISTS

Daniel Gilbert clarinet

Elizabeth Hanje soprano

Travis Guillory tenor

Benhur Mosazghi bass-baritone

VENUE

Shrine of St. Stanislaus 3649 East 65th Street. Cleveland, OH, 44105

 

PARKING: Parking is available in the church lot off of East 65th and Baxter Ave.

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Celebrating Black Excellence
Oct
20

Celebrating Black Excellence

Jim Mehrling introduces the pieces from our October orchestra series, Celebrating Black Excellence featuring soloists Travis Guillory, Elizabeth Hanje, Benhur Mosazghi, and Daniel Gilbert.

PROGRAM

Artie Shaw Clarinet Concerto

Jessie Montgomery Strum

Manuel de Falla Ritual Fire Dance

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Onaway! Awake, Beloved

William Grant Still I Dream a World

George Gershwin Porgy and Bess (excerpts)

SOLOISTS

Daniel Gilbert clarinet

Elizabeth Hanje soprano

Travis Guillory tenor

Benhur Mosazghi bass-baritone

VENUE

La Sagrada Familia Church 7719 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44102

 

PARKING: There is ample parking in the parking lot of the church, off of Detroit Ave

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Celebrating Black Excellence
Oct
19

Celebrating Black Excellence

Jim Mehrling introduces the pieces from our October orchestra series, Celebrating Black Excellence featuring soloists Travis Guillory, Elizabeth Hanje, Benhur Mosazghi, and Daniel Gilbert.

PROGRAM

Artie Shaw Clarinet Concerto

Jessie Montgomery Strum

Manuel de Falla Ritual Fire Dance

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Onaway! Awake, Beloved

William Grant Still I Dream a World

George Gershwin Porgy and Bess (excerpts)

SOLOISTS

Daniel Gilbert clarinet

Elizabeth Hanje soprano

Travis Guillory tenor

Benhur Mosazghi bass-baritone

VENUE

East Mount Zion Baptist Church 9990 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44106

 

PARKING: Parking for the church can be found in the rear lot. There’s also street parking nearby.

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Symphonie Concertante
Sep
24

Symphonie Concertante

PROGRAM

George Walker Lyric for Strings

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Concerto in C major for 2 Violins, K. 190

Toru Takemitsu Waltz

Joseph Bologne Symphonie Concertante in B-flat major, Op. 6, No. 1

SOLOISTS

Jung-Min Amy Lee & Kyung Sun Lee violins

VENUE

St. Noel Catholic Church 35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, OH, 44094

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Symphonie Concertante
Sep
23

Symphonie Concertante

PROGRAM

George Walker Lyric for Strings

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Concerto in C major for 2 Violins, K. 190

Toru Takemitsu Waltz

Joseph Bologne Symphonie Concertante in B-flat major, Op. 6, No. 1

SOLOISTS

Jung-Min Amy Lee & Kyung Sun Lee violins

VENUE

Shrine at St. Stanislaus 3649 E. 65th St., Cleveland, OH 44105

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Symphonie Concertante
Sep
22

Symphonie Concertante

PROGRAM

George Walker Lyric for Strings

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Concerto in C major for 2 Violins, K. 190

Toru Takemitsu Waltz

Joseph Bologne Symphonie Concertante in B-flat major, Op. 6, No. 1

SOLOISTS

Jung-Min Amy Lee & Kyung Sun Lee violins

VENUE

Our Lady of Angels 3644 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, OH, 44111

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Symphonie Concertante
Sep
21

Symphonie Concertante

PROGRAM

George Walker Lyric for Strings

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Concerto in C major for 2 Violins, K. 190

Toru Takemitsu Waltz

Joseph Bologne Symphonie Concertante in B-flat major, Op. 6, No. 1

SOLOISTS

Jung Min Amy Lee & Kyung Sun Lee violins

VENUE

Fairmount Presbyterian Church 2757 Fairmount Boulevard, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44118

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Music In the Time of Goya
Sep
10

Music In the Time of Goya

PROGRAM

Nebra Selections from Vendado es Amor, no es ciego

Soler Quintet No. 4 for Two Violins, VIola, Cello, and Harpsichord in A minor

Castel Trio No. 3 for Two Violins and Cello in E-flat major

Corselli Si aquel Monarca, Cantata for Soprano, Two Violins and Continuo

MUSICIANS

Andréa Walker soprano

Guillermo Salas-Suárez violin

Phaik Tzhi Chua violin

Yäel Senamaud-Cohen viola

Jane Leggiero cello

Tracy Rowell bass

Qin Yang Tan harpsichord

VENUE

Hudson Library 96 Library Street, Hudson, OH, 44236

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