orchestra news A . R . O . U . N . D T. O .W. N Recitals and presentations featuring Orchestra musicians Upcoming local performances by members of The Cleveland Orchestra include: The Women’s Committee of The Cleveland Orchestra presents the final Meet the Artist luncheon of the season on Friday, May 31, with a program featuring Cleveland Orchestra violist Eliesha Nelson. The program includes a short performance, followed by live conversation/interview with Nelson by The Cleveland Orchestra’s artistic administrator, Ilya Gidalevich. The event begins at 11:30 with a patron reception, continues with lunch at noon, and then the program itself at 1 p.m. The cost is $50 per person; $100 premium ticket includes the pre-lunch reception. Reservations required; the event occurs at Westwood Country Club in Rocky River. For information or reservations, visit clevelandorchestra.com. A special musical gathering will take place on Friday evening, June 7, 7 featuring Cleveland
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O Orchestra cellist Brian Thornton with guests Melissa Kraut and Anita Pontremeli. The M event celebrates the Aronson Cello Festival, e which Thornton created in 2012, and will feaw tu ure hor d’oeuvres, music, and the screening o of a short film by Emmy Award-winning storyteller Ty Kim. Held at the Maltz Performing Arts Center (1855 Ansel Road) on the CWRU campus. Admission is free and open to the public; please RVSP to 216-632-8521. The annual series of Blossom Gourmet Matinee series of luncheon and musical presentations have been announced for the 2019 season. Presented by Blossom Friends of The Cleveland Orchestra, the series includes three programs, two featuring members of The Cleveland Orchestra — Richard King (horn) on July 17 and Mark Jacobs (viola) on August 28, plus an opening program with two former members of the Cleveland Orchestra, Matthew Fields and Maya Fields on June 17. For more information, call 330-995-4975.
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