A Symphony of Seasons at Severance Music Center: Welcoming All to Cleveland's Cultural Haven
Experience a year of musical exploration at Cleveland's Severance Music Center, where the distinguished Cleveland Orchestra invites you to discover a world of symphonic wonders. From guided tours of its historic halls to breathtaking performances by renowned artists like Yuja Wang and Leonidas Kavakos, this season is a celebration of music and community. Get ready to be swept away by Beethoven's Eroica, Tchaikovsky's masterpieces, and a delightful lineup of family-friendly events that promise to inspire audiences of all ages.
Each one-hour tour is led by a volunteer tour guide who shares Severance Hall’s history and legends as patrons visit the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall, Bogomolny-Kozerefski Grand Foyer, Smith Lobby, the Organ Loft, Green Room, Ong & Lerner Galleries, and the Reinberger Chamber Hall.
Severance Music Center is Cleveland’s home for symphonic music and other presentations, including Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall and Reinberger Chamber Hall. We are strongly committed to making everyone feel welcome. The doors to Severance open three hours prior to most performances.
Wild Symphony, by Dan Brown, New York Times best-selling author of The Da Vinci Code, brings to life nearly two dozen musical portraits drawn from the animal kingdom. From the joyous rhythms of the “Bouncing Kangaroo” to the mysterious melodies of the “Wondrous Whale” to the hair-raising harmonies of the “Brilliant Bat,” this is a very wild symphony indeed!
Severance Music Center is Cleveland’s home for symphonic music and other presentations, including Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall and Reinberger Chamber Hall. We are strongly committed to making everyone feel welcome. The doors to Severance open three hours prior to most performances.
Introduce the youngest music fans in your life to the instruments of the orchestra — and to the amazing musicians who play them — in cozy Reinberger Chamber Hall. Kid-friendly tunes and our energetic hosts will get children singing, clapping, and moving to the music! Each 30-minute performance features themes chosen especially for our youngest friends ages 3–6.
Severance Music Center is Cleveland’s home for symphonic music and other presentations, including Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall and Reinberger Chamber Hall. We are strongly committed to making everyone feel welcome. The doors to Severance open three hours prior to most performances.
Severance Music Center is Cleveland’s home for symphonic music and other presentations, including Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall and Reinberger Chamber Hall. We are strongly committed to making everyone feel welcome. The doors to Severance open three hours prior to most performances.
Scores that won the Oscar. Get award-season ready as we honor past and present Oscar nominees and winners of “Best Picture” and “Best Score”, including selections from E.T., Black Panther, Titanic, Lord of the Rings, The Godfather, and more.
Powerhouse pianist Yuja Wang returns to Severance for two special performances with The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Möst. Witness Wang’s “superhuman keyboard technique” (San Francisco Chronicle) in the athletic feats and crystalline beauty of Tchaikovsky’s beloved First Piano Concerto. Welser-Möst and the Orchestra then turn to Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, a rollicking thrill ride that opens in dark despair and ends with a blazing symphonic celebration.
Severance Music Center is Cleveland’s home for symphonic music and other presentations, including Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall and Reinberger Chamber Hall. We are strongly committed to making everyone feel welcome. The doors to Severance open three hours prior to most performances.
The Severance Music Center's upcoming season is a testament to the transformative power of music and its ability to connect people from all walks of life. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or discovering the joy of orchestral music for the first time, these events offer something for everyone. Join the Cleveland Orchestra for a season rich with diversity, artistry, and a welcoming spirit that ensures every visitor feels at home. Secure your tickets today and become part of Cleveland's vibrant musical community, where every performance is an invitation to explore, learn, and celebrate together.