1918
Seven music directors have led the Orchestra, including George Szell, Christoph von Dohnányi, and Franz Welser-Möst.
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The 2016-17 season will mark Franz Welser-Möst’s 15th year as music director.
SEVERANCE HALL, “America’s most beautiful concert hall,” opened in 1931 as the Orchestra’s permanent home.
40,000
each year
Over 40,000 young people attend Cleveland Orchestra concerts each year via programs funded by the Center for Future Audiences, through student programs and Under 18s Free ticketing — making up 20% of audiences.
52%
Over half of The Cleveland Orchestra’s funding each year comes from thousands of generous donors and sponsors, who together make possible our concert presentations, community programs, and education initiatives.
4million
Likes on Facebook (as of June 15, 2016)
The Cleveland Orchestra has introduced over 4.1 million children in Northeast Ohio to symphonic music through concerts for children since 1918.
121,873
1931
150
concerts each year.
The Orchestra was founded in 1918 and performed its first concert on December 11.
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