One ring to rule them all... This summer at Blossom, The Cleveland Orchestra presents The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King with live orchestral underscore. In the conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterpiece, as armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of Middle Earth--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Blossom Music Center

Rachmaninoff’s Third Symphony baffled listeners at its 1936 premiere, but the composer predicted it would one day “be rediscovered ... and become a sensational success.” Hear why this electrifying work is now considered one of the composer’s finest creations. Arutunian’s Trumpet Concerto — featuring Principal Trumpet Michael Sachs — and Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances complete this sparkling program led by Domingo Hindoyan.

Rachmaninoff's Third Symphony

A new power is rising … the Journey continues. Experience the second installment of the epic trilogy on the big screen — with the original score performed live by The Cleveland Orchestra! Academy Award–winning composer Howard Shore brings J.R.R. Tolkien’s literary imagination to vivid life with his Grammy Award–winning score for Peter Jackson's film. In the saga’s second chapter, The Two Towers, the world has darkened, cloaked beneath the advancing shadow of Mordor and the threat of the evil One Ring.

The Lord of the Rings: Two Towers

An Ode to Joy. An anthem for humanity. Experience one of history’s most powerful and inspiring artistic works. A masterpiece whose staggering influence is felt across cultures everywhere, it culminates with the famous Ode to Joy, a rallying cry for hope, humanity, and universal fellowship.

Beethoven's Ode to Joy

Relive the first installment of Peter Jackson’s fantasy adventure trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, in concert with the music performed live by The Cleveland Orchestra.
The music of The Lord of the Rings is counted among film music’s most complex and comprehensive works. This unique performance sets the score to the film, but allows the music to bear the narrative weight, creating a wholly new and dramatic live concert experience.

Blossom Festival Chorus

2 - 4 Aug, 2024

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Jul 13, 2024

Rachmaninoff's Third Symphony

Blossom Festival Chorus