Composer

The Reno Phil Chorus joins the orchestra for the rousing season finale. Audiences will be delighted by the powerful sound of Poulenc’s Gloria, mixing musical styles with a dizzying, kaleidoscopic effect. The 55th season will close with one of Mahler’s most magnificent works, his Symphony No. 5. From the first trumpet call, to delicate Adagietto, to massive horn anthem, each moment is brimming with emotion.

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Mahler’s Fifth Symphony

Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts

Chinese pianist Ying Li is the First Prize winner of the 2021 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, as well as recipient of The Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival Prize and the Tri-I Noon Recitals Prize. She has received top awards in numerous national and international competitions including the inaugural Antonio Mormone International Prize, Sarasota Artist Series Piano Competition, Brevard Music Festival, International Liszt Piano Competition for Young Pianists, and was a finalist at Concours musical international de Montréal.

Ying Li/Shannon Lee

St Leo Catholic Church

Join us for an exquisite afternoon of vocal performance as Abigail Arnold, a talented soprano from the Northwestern Bienen School of Music, presents her student recital. This event is scheduled for Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 2:30pm CDT, in the intimate setting of the McClintock Choral and Recital Room. Abigail, a Bachelor of Music student under the guidance of Pamela Hinchman, will be accompanied by Timothy Zhang on the English horn and Jason Carlson on the piano.

The recital will feature a carefully selected repertoire that showcases Abigail's versatile vocal range and expressive capabilities. The program includes:

- Richard Strauss's "Ständchen" from Sechs Lieder, Op. 17, "Breit’ über mein Haupt" from Sechs Lieder aus Lotosblätter, Op. 19, and "Amor" from Sechs Lieder, Op. 68.
- Francis Poulenc's "Airs chantés," FP 46.
- Gioacchino Rossini's "Ah donate il caro sposo" from Il signor Bruschino.
- Traditional and contemporary Chinese songs by 尚德義 and 赵季平.
- Benjamin Britten's selections from "On this island," Op. 11.

This event is free and open to the public, offering a wonderful opportunity to experience the next generation of classical music talent. No tickets are required, and the performance will also be available via live stream for those who cannot attend in person.

Location: David and Carol McClintock Choral and Recital Room, 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States.

Don't miss this captivating performance by Abigail Arnold, as she brings to life a diverse and challenging program.

Abigail Arnold, soprano

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Discover a world of incredible music with the Café Ludwig season finale featuring Enescu's hauntingly beautiful Légende for Trumpet and Piano, Dayton's tender and moving Fantasy for Viola and Piano, Smit's intricate and thrilling Piano Trio, and Hailstork's powerful and universal Variations for Trumpet. Experience the innovative and masterful compositions of Ligeti with Selections from 6 Bagatelles and Musica Ricercata and Poulenc's charmingly witty Sextet for Piano and Woodwind Quintet. Experience the depth, complexity, and beauty of these incredible masterworks by some of the greatest composers of the 20th century.

Tribulations & Triumphs

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Springtime in Paris

University Center Theatre

Join us for an enchanting evening of clarinet mastery featuring Kathryn Jarvey, a talented Master of Music student at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music. This recital, part of her academic journey, showcases her exceptional skills under the tutelage of esteemed instructors Stephen Williamson and Todd Levy. Accompanied by a group of gifted musicians including Mara Goree (flute), Ying Jiang (oboe), Ashrey Shah (E-flat clarinet), Elynn Chang and Jonah Stuckey (clarinet), James Smelley (bassoon), Landon Young (horn), and Ke Wang (piano), Kathryn will present a repertoire that spans the breadth of clarinet music. The evening's program includes Béla Kovács' "Hommage à Manuel de Falla," Johannes Brahms' "Sonata No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 120," Francis Poulenc's "Sextet, FP 100," and an arrangement of Leonard Bernstein's "Overture to Candide" by John Romano.

This recital is scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT, in the Regenstein Master Class Room, a venue known for hosting hundreds of performances each year. Located within the Regenstein Hall of Music, adjacent to the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at the Bienen School of Music, 60 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, this room offers seating for 200 guests, ensuring an intimate setting for this musical showcase.

Admission to this event is free, and tickets are not required, making it an accessible opportunity for all music lovers to experience the talents of these young musicians. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the event will be available, ensuring no one misses out on this remarkable performance.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging musical talent and enjoy an evening of beautiful clarinet music.

Kathryn Jarvey, clarinet

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Join us for an enchanting evening of music as Ying Jiang, a talented oboist and Master of Music student under the guidance of Robert Morgan, takes the stage at the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. This recital, set for Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT, promises to be a memorable showcase of Ying's mastery over the oboe, accompanied by an ensemble of equally skilled musicians including Kathryn Jarvey on clarinet, James Smelley on bassoon, Landon Young on horn, and pianists Kay Kim and Ke Wang.

The program features a selection of pieces that highlight the oboe's lyrical and expressive qualities, including Richard Strauss's Oboe Concerto in D Major, Benedetto Marcello's Oboe Concerto in C Minor, and Francis Poulenc's Sextet for Piano and Winds, Op. 100. These compositions, spanning different periods and styles, offer a rich tapestry of sounds and emotions, showcasing the versatility of the oboe and the exceptional talents of the performers.

Held in the stunning setting of the Galvin Recital Hall, located within the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL, attendees will not only be treated to a feast for the ears but also the eyes. The hall, known for its breathtaking 40-foot glass wall that offers views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, provides an unparalleled concert experience. The acoustics, enhanced by undulating walls covered with African moabi wood, ensure that every note is heard in crystal clear quality.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. It will also be available via live stream for those who cannot attend in person. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the artistry of Ying Jiang and fellow musicians in a performance that promises to be both moving and unforgettable.

Ying Jiang, oboe

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

On this program, experience how jazz intercepts with classical alongside two revolutionaries to the American musical landscape. An American enters an exciting yet unfamiliar European scene, as Gershwin leaves the listener smelling buttery croissants and seeing the twinkling of the Eiffel Tower. Additionally, violinist Nicola Benedetti showcases Wynton Marsalis’ concerto that won her a GRAMMY® in this classical ode to jazz.

Gershwin & Marsalis: American Mavericks

Heinz Hall

Pleasant Hill, KY

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Conductor Stéphane Denève leads Spotlight Artist James Ehnes in Bernstein’s Serenade, inspired by the philosopher Plato’s views on love, blending the composer’s signature classical, romantic, and modernist elements with hints of jazz and Broadway. Connesson's composition paints a musical vision of an enchanting, mythical city, and Gershwin’s love letter to Paris, with its classical-jazz fusion, stirs emotions with its seductive rhythms and harmonies.

James Ehnes + An American in Paris

David Pecaut Square

Orchestre Métropolitain musicians come together to perform a work written by one of their own, French horn player Simon Bourget. His sextet for piano and wind quintet will be followed by two major pieces for piano and winds from the repertoire: the charming and elegant sextet by Francis Poulenc and a sextet written by his lesser-known predecessor, Austrian Ludwig Thuille.

Winds of the Orchestre Métropolitain

Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal

We’re proud of our rich and diverse culture in Acadiana. Our music, food, traditions and pastimes are influenced by many cultures from all over the world, including those indigenous to South Louisiana. At this concert, we’ll explore the connection to our French and Acadian ancestors, through the lens of classical music, written by famous French composers, including visionaries like Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy, and Gabriel Fauré. Guest artist and French piano virtuoso, Michel Bourdoncle will lead the ASO Chamber Ensemble in performing a repertoire that touches on French Impressionism, old-world traditions, and quintessential French melodies.

The Listening Room

Acadiana Center for the Arts

This phenomenal instrument is a conduit for drama. And when all the stops are out, it’s electrifying – especially when in the presence of the Sydney Opera House Grand Organ, the world’s largest mechanical tracker-action pipe organ, consisting of an extraordinary 10,244 pipes.

Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony

Sydney Opera House

Wallow in the sweeping Romantic melodies of Rimsky-Korsakov's enchanting tribute to the heroine of The Arabian Nights, the clever young queen who saves her own life by spinning a tale for 1001 nights. Guest conductor Eric Jacobsen leads the Grant Park Orchestra in Lili Boulanger's portrait of springtime, and soprano Lindsey Reynolds joins the acclaimed Grant Park Chorus for Poulenc's Stabat Mater.

Scheherazade

Millennium Park

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.

An American in Paris

Severance Music Center

A pair of superstars shares the Symphony Center stage. Leonidas Kavakos, “a commanding presence onstage” (The New York Times), teams up with CSO Artist-in-Residence Daniil Trifonov, “one of the most spectacularly virtuosic pianists of the day” (The New York Times), for a program that spans the restless outpourings of Beethoven and Brahms to the 20th-century fireworks of Poulenc and Bartók.

Leonidas Kavakos & Daniil Trifonov

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Join the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening of French Showpieces, under the baton of the dynamic Marie Jacquot, with DSO Principal Trumpet Hunter Eberly. This captivating concert will take place at the prestigious Orchestra Hall on Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, 2025. The program promises a journey through the imaginative works of French composers, featuring Ravel's "Valses nobles et sentimentales" and "Ma Mère l’Oye (Mother Goose)," Poulenc's "Les animaux modèles (Model Animals Suite)," and Jolivet's exhilarating "Concertino."

Marie Jacquot, celebrated for her vibrant and insightful interpretations, leads the orchestra through these masterpieces, showcasing her exceptional talent and passion for French repertoire. Hunter Eberly, known for his exquisite trumpet sound, will add a layer of brilliance to the evening with Jolivet's high-wire showpiece.

This event is not just a concert but an exploration of dances, fairy tales, and fables through music, with Ravel and Poulenc painting scenes of enchantment and Jolivet offering a display of virtuosic flair. It's an opportunity to experience the depth and beauty of French orchestral music, brought to life by some of the most talented musicians of our time.

Tickets are available now. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's French Showpieces.

French Showpieces

Orchestra Hall

The Cleveland Orchestra is thrilled to announce its captivating performance, "Vox Humana," set to take place on May 23-24, 2025, at the prestigious Mandel Concert Hall within the Severance Music Center. Under the baton of the renowned conductor Franz Welser-Möst, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience for classical music enthusiasts.

The performance will feature a diverse and emotionally rich program, including Poulenc's "La voix humaine," J.S. Bach's "Concerto from Komm, Jesu, komm" and "Aria from Komm, Jesu, komm," Ustvolskaya's "Symphony No. 5, Amen," and R. Strauss's "Symphonic Fantasy on Die Frau ohne Schatten." The Cleveland Orchestra will be joined by the talented soprano Sarah Aristidou, narrator Tony Sias, and the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, ensuring a night of exquisite musical artistry.

This event is part of the 2025 Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival, highlighting the orchestra's commitment to delivering performances of the highest caliber. Tickets are available for subscription, offering attendees the chance to secure their seats for this much-anticipated event.

The Severance Music Center, known for its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, offers a range of services to ensure all attendees can enjoy the performance comfortably. These include wheelchair access and seating, companion wheelchair seating, assistance for the deaf or hard of hearing, assistance for the blind or persons with low vision, and service animal accommodations. Pre-paid parking passes for the adjacent Case Western Reserve University's CWRU Lot 29 Campus Center Garage are also available for select performances.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience the profound beauty and emotional depth of "Vox Humana" performed by The Cleveland Orchestra. Secure your tickets now for an evening of unforgettable musical excellence.

Francis Poulenc

Composer

Events

20 - 21 Apr, 2024

Mahler’s Fifth Symphony · Reno Philharmonic Orchestra

Apr 24, 2024

Ying Li/Shannon Lee · Grand Piano Series

May 5, 2024

Abigail Arnold, soprano · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

May 5, 2024

Tribulations & Triumphs · Pacific Symphony

May 5, 2024

Springtime in Paris · Shreveport Symphony Orchestra

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