Blossom Music Festival

As the snow continues to fall and winter lingers, Severance Music Center is ready for summer! The Cleveland Orchestra recently released a beacon of hope: their full 2023 Blossom Music Festival calendar. So forget Punxsutawney Phil; warmer days are just around the corner!

As November ended, the orchestra shared its upcoming film and pops selections for this summer. This included magnificent presentations like "The Two Towers" film and pops selections for this summer. This included beautiful presentations like "The Two Towers" and "Jurassic Park," a Disney extravaganza, and evenings dedicated to renowned singers Capathia Jenkins and Audra McDonald, accompanied by Beethoven's immaculate Symphony No. 9. Get ready to experience music at its finest!

This year, the Blossom Event is thrilled to welcome various guest artists from July 1st–September 9th. For example, new debuts include famous conductors Stanislav Kochanovsky and Ryan Bancroft, as well as pianists Mao Fujita and Nikolai Lugansky; also joining them is world-renowned cellist Zlatomir Fung! Get ready for a summer full of creativity and inspiration.

Cleveland Orchestra patrons enjoy witnessing frequent returns from talented conductors and performers, such as Jahja Ling, Keith Lockhart, David Robertson, Nicholas McGegan, and Sarah Hicks; pianists Conrad Tao and Jean-Yves Thibaudet; violinist Simone Lamsma; and principal clarinetist Afendi Yusuf. Come and witness these musical geniuses!