CIM Concert Guide 16-17

CONCERT GUIDE 2016 | 2017 Season

Dear CIM Family, Welcome to the Cleveland Institute of Music’s 2016-17 concert season!

CIM is proud to be one of the largest concert presenters in the Midwest, and this season is overflowing with outstanding programs by our acclaimed faculty and exceptional performances by CIM student musicians. Week after week is filled with an enviable who’s who of repertoire, and this year we present a unique opportunity to experience the work of Pierre Boulez, one of the most influential composers and conductors of our time who holds a special place in the hearts of Cleveland classical music audiences. We will celebrate his contributions to modern music through the Boulez Legacy Series: five concerts and a pre-concert lecture featuring scholars and musicians who collaborated with Boulez over his career.

You will also want to experience our two fully staged operas showcasing the work of CIM’s remarkable voice students. Our opera season begins this fall with a highly anticipated presentation of two one-act operas, including Puccini’s Suor Angelica and Menotti’s Amelia al Ballo.

The acclaimed Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra will return to Severance Hall, home of The Cleveland Orchestra, in three exhilarating concerts: two are free to the public, with the third a featured concert for our 2017 Women’s Committee Benefit.

I would like to acknowledge the residents of Cuyahoga County for their support of CIM through a generous operating grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, which enables CIM to make most of our programming free and open to the public. With hundreds of opportunities to experience CIM’s faculty, students and guest artists in concert, we look forward to seeing you at Mixon and Kulas Halls, in Severance Hall and around the community. CIM’s first name is Cleveland, where grit meets sophistication and where our students enter with a dream and graduate with a career.

I look forward to experiencing CIM — and Cleveland — with you.

Paul W. Hogle President | CEO

4 Orchestra 8 Broadway in the Circle 10 Opera Theater 12 New Music 14 The Boulez Legacy 16 Faculty Recitals 22 Chamber Music – Winter 24 Chamber Music – Spring 26 Women’s Committee 28 CIM and the Community 30 Student Recitals 32 Pianofest 33 Competitions 34 Master Classes 36 Lectures 38 Preparatory & Continuing Education 40 Cleveland Youth Wind Symphonies 42 Cleveland International Classical Guitar Festival 44 Summer@CIM 45 Calendar 54 CIM: A Destination 56 Concert Information 57 Tickets & Seating Passes 57 Contact

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COVER PHOTO | Roger Mastroianni; BUILDING PHOTO | Robert Muller; HOGLE PHOTO | Amy Claeys

CONTENTS

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ORCHESTRA The acclaimed Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra performs both at home and in the magnificent Severance Hall, home of The Cleveland Orchestra. Performances feature the winners of CIM’s Concerto Competition, esteemed faculty and renowned guest conductors.

CIM@SEVERANCE

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TICKETS: CIM@Severance concerts are free, but tickets are required.

Severance Box Office: 216.231.1111 or clevelandorchestra.com

Carl Topilow, conductor Christianna Bates, viola, student artist VERDI Overture to La forza del destino (The Force of Destiny) BLOCH Suite for Viola and Orchestra (1919) RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade, Op. 35 Presented in appreciation of Materion Corporation

BROADWAY IN THE CIRCLE February 4, Saturday 8pm | Severance Hall

A CIM Women’s Committee Benefit Honoring Richard W. and Patricia R. Pogue for over 30 years of service to the Institute, this celebratory concert featuring the iconic music of Broadway will include works from Fiddler on the Roof, An American in Paris, West Side Story and The Music Man to name a few.

Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra CIM Vocalists Carl Topilow, conductor Kathryn Brown, piano Brooke and Bobby Wesner of Neos Dance Theater Concert-only tickets are $20 Severance Box Office: 216.231.1111 or clevelandorchestra.com Benefit tickets start at $250 CIM: 216.795.3209 or cim.edu See page 8 for details.

April 19, Wednesday 8pm | Severance Hall Jahja Ling, conductor, Distinguished Principal Guest Artist Nara Avetisyan, piano, student artist Presented in appreciation of KeyBank Foundation

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September 21, Wednesday 8pm | Severance Hall

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ORCHESTRA CIM@HOME FREE: Orchestra concerts at CIM are presented at no charge.

Spring repertoire will be announced this winter at cim.edu.

Select concerts will be webcast live from CIM. Visit cim.edu for details.

THE BOULEZ LEGACY October 5, Wednesday 8pm | Kulas Hall Boulez the Conductor Steven Smith, guest conductor Joela Jones, piano STRAVINSKY Le Chant du Rossignol (Song of the Nightingale) (1917) MESSIAEN Sept Haïkaï: Esquisses japonaises (Seven Haiku: Japanese Sketches) (1962) MAHLER Adagio from Symphony No. 10 in F-sharp Major (1910) October 19, Wednesday 8pm | Kulas Hall Theodore Kuchar, guest conductor Rebecca Benjamin, violin, student artist DVORˇÁK Carnival Overture, Op. 92 SIBELIUS Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 SCHUMANN Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61

November 2, Wednesday 8pm | Mixon Hall * Carl Topilow, conductor Daniel Shapiro, piano MOZART Symphony No. 34 in C Major, K. 338 STRAUSS Burleske in D minor, TrV 145 HANDEL Concerto Grosso in B minor, Op. 6, No. 12 STRAVINSKY Danses Concertantes (1940-42) Presented in appreciation of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. November 30, Wednesday 8pm | Kulas Hall Carl Topilow, conductor Jocelyn Lai, piano, student artist MOZART Overture to Die Entführung aus dem Serail (The Abduction from the Seraglio), K. 384 BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 73 PROKOFIEV Romeo and Juliet Suite, Op. 64

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Presented in appreciation of Hartland & Co.

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* Free seating passes required; available at 216.795.3211 or cim.edu one week before the concert date.

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March 29, Wednesday 8pm | Kulas Hall

Brett Mitchell, guest conductor

Carl Topilow, conductor

March 8, Wednesday 8pm | Mixon Hall * Carl Topilow, conductor Presented in appreciation of US Bank, NE Ohio – U.S. Bancorp Foundation

Presented in appreciation of Ohio CAT

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PHOTO | ROGER MASTROIANNI

February 15, Wednesday 8pm | Kulas Hall

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A CIM WOMEN’S COMMITTEE BENEFIT

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2017 8PM

| Severance Hall

Join us for an evening of celebration and classic Broadway favorites

at CIM’s biennial gala benefit presented by the CIM Women’s Committee. The acclaimed Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra and CIM vocalists will bring the excitement of Broadway to the magnificent Severance Hall stage. The evening includes a celebration of the legacy of Richard and Patricia Pogue with the presentation of the first Women’s Committee Distinguished Service Award.

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Led by CIM faculty member and Cleveland Pops Conductor, Carl Topilow, the program will include music from An American In Paris, West Side Story, The Music Man and Fiddler on the Roof to name a few. Brooke and Bobby Wesner of Neos Dance Theater will offer their extraordinary talent to the extravaganza and acclaimed pianist Kathryn Brown, head of CIM’s Piano Department and Keyboard Division, will also grace the stage for a special performance of the Gershwin classic, Rhapsody in Blue.

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Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra CIM Vocalists Carl Topilow, conductor Kathryn Brown, piano Brooke and Bobby Wesner, dancers Concert only tickets $20 Severance Box Office: 216.231.1111 or clevelandorchestra.com Benefit tickets start at $250 CIM: 216.795.3209 or cim.edu Beginning at 5pm, benefit guests will enjoy complimentary parking, cocktails, a silent auction, a gourmet dinner and premier box or dress circle concert seating.

Carl Topilow, director of CIM’s orchestra program

Kathryn Brown, head of CIM’s piano department and keyboard division

Brooke and Bobby Wesner of Neos Dance Theater | Photo by Mark Horning

Richard and Patricia Pogue have been active members of the CIM community for more than 30 years. Mr. Pogue has been a key member of our Board of Trustees while Mrs. Pogue has helped to make the Women’s Committee one of the most treasured aspects of the school. Through each activity, the Pogues have displayed a commitment to the success of our students and championed the work of the Institute throughout the community.

It is for their great work on behalf of CIM that they are being honored at Broadway in the Circle. During the event, the Pogues will be presented with the first CIM Women’s Committee Distinguished Service Award.

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Distinguished Service Award

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OPERA THEATER Known for its outstanding vocal performances, costume design and stage production, CIM Opera Theater continues to delight audiences. Under the artistic direction of David Bamberger, this season offers fall and winter fully staged and costumed productions.

The ever-popular scenes program in the spring includes a matinee performance. All productions include projected English text. We gratefully acknowledge the John P. Murphy Foundation for its generous support of CIM’s Opera Theater program.

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TICKETS: $20 adults / $15 seniors and groups of 10+ / $10 students CIM Box Office: 216.795.3211 or cim.edu Select concerts will be webcast live from CIM. Visit cim.edu for details.

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November 9, Wednesday – November 12, Saturday 7:30pm | Kulas Hall

March 1, Wednesday – March 4, Saturday 7:30pm | Kulas Hall

David Bamberger, director Harry Davidson, conductor Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra

David Bamberger, director Harry Davidson, conductor Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra

PUCCINI Suor Angelica (Sister Angelica) MENOTTI Amelia al Ballo (Amelia Goes to the Ball)

Fully staged production to be announced this winter at cim.edu

Puccini’s Suor Angelica is the touching story of a girl whose family has placed her in a convent, much to her torment. Will she be saved by a miracle? The emotional story will be paired with Menotti’s Amelia al Ballo, the farcical tale of a young lady who must deal with a husband, a lover and multiple misadventures! Don’t miss these one-act operas by two of the 20th century’s most beloved composers.

April 21, Friday – April 22, Saturday 7:30pm | Kulas Hall

Opening night presented in appreciation of The Giant Eagle Foundation

SPRING SCENES

April 23, Sunday 3pm | Kulas Hall David Bamberger, director John Simmons, music director, piano

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PHOTO | ROGER MASTROIANNI

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NEW MUSIC Directed by Keith Fitch, the 2016-17 New Music Series begins by honoring the musical legacy of Pierre Boulez in a special series featuring faculty, students and guest artists. Music by the next generation of composers is presented at composition department recitals, and the CIM New Music Ensemble performs works by guest composers Augusta Read Thomas and George Tsontakis, and makes a special appearance at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Select concerts will be webcast live from CIM. Visit cim.edu for details.

COMPOSITION DEPARTMENT RECITALS New works by CIM student composers November 20, Sunday 4pm | Mixon Hall February 25, Saturday 4pm | Mixon Hall

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April 30, Sunday 4pm | Mixon Hall

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THE BOULEZ LEGACY October 5, Wednesday 8pm | Kulas Hall Boulez the Conductor Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra Steven Smith, guest conductor Joela Jones, piano STRAVINSKY Le Chant du Rossignol (Song of the Nightingale) (1917) MESSIAEN Sept Haïkaï: Esquisses japonaises (Seven Haiku: Japanese Sketches) (1962) MAHLER Adagio from Symphony No. 10 in F-sharp Major (1910)

AUGUSTA READ THOMAS

GEORGE TSONTAKIS

Symposium October 29, Saturday 1:30pm | Studio 113

Symposium April 1, Saturday 1:30pm | Studio 113

THE BOULEZ LEGACY

Concert April 2, Sunday 4pm | Mixon Hall

Boulez the Advocate and Mentor Reflections on Boulez Augusta Read Thomas, University of Chicago; Susan McClary, Case Western Reserve University; and Joshua Smith, principal flute, The Cleveland Orchestra; moderated by Keith Fitch.

THE BOULEZ LEGACY Concert October 30, Sunday 4pm | Mixon Hall Boulez the Advocate and Mentor CIM New Music Ensemble Keith Fitch, director Augusta Read Thomas, guest composer Joshua Smith, flute BOULEZ Dérive 1 (1984) THOMAS Dancing Helix Rituals (2007) KURTÁG Hommage à R. Sch., Op. 15d (1990) RANDS …sans voix parmi les voix…

(1995) BOULEZ Mémoriale (“...explosante-fixe...” originel) (1985) THOMAS Klee Musings (2016)

CIM New Music Ensemble Keith Fitch, director George Tsontakis, guest composer TSONTAKIS Gravity Plus (2016) TSONTAKIS Selections from Midnight Rain (2007) STUCKY Cantus (2015) FELDMAN The Viola in My Life 2 (1970) TSONTAKIS Portraits by El Greco (2014) April 5, Wednesday 6pm | Cleveland Museum of Art 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland CIM New Music Ensemble Keith Fitch, director The CIM New Music Ensemble performs music of Morton Feldman in the Contemporary Galleries as part of the Music in the Galleries Series.

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Pre-Concert Panel Discussion October 30, Sunday 3pm | Mixon Hall

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THE BOULEZ LEGACY In an artistic life which began as the enfant terrible of contemporary music and ended as its éminence grise, Pierre Boulez was one of the seminal musical figures of our time.

Over the course of a career spanning almost seventy years as a composer, conductor, author, teacher and provocateur, his influence touched virtually every corner of the concert music world. CIM celebrates his music and explores his musical legacy in the city where he had one of his longest musical relationships.

Select concerts will be webcast live from CIM. Visit cim.edu for details.

September 25, Sunday 4pm | Mixon Hall *

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Mary Kay Fink, flute Frank Rosenwein, oboe Robert Woolfrey, clarinet, guest artist Barrick Stees, bassoon Richard King, horn

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CARTER Woodwind Quintet (1948) BERIO Sequenza VII for Solo Oboe (1969) LIGETI Six Bagatelles for Wind Quintet (1953) BOULEZ Domaines for Solo Clarinet (1968) STOCKHAUSEN PICCOLO, from “Der Jahreslauf” (1977) RAVEL Mother Goose Suite (arr. M. Popkin)

BOULEZ THE FRIEND AND TEACHER

September 28, Wednesday 8pm | Mixon Hall * Carolyn Warner & Friends XIII Carolyn Gadiel Warner, piano Daniel Shapiro, piano Franklin Cohen, clarinet Mari Sato, violin Brian Thornton, cello Stephen Warner, violin, guest artist James Umble, alto/soprano saxophone, guest artist RAVEL Le Tombeau de Couperin for Violin, Piano and Soprano Saxophone (trans. C. Warner) BACH/KURTÁG Selections from Seven Bach Chorales Transcribed for Piano Four Hands BERG Variations on Themes from Lulu DEBUSSY Cello Sonata, L. 135 STRAVINSKY Suite from L’Histoire du Soldat (The Soldier’s Tale) for Clarinet, Violin and Piano RAVEL Adagio from Piano Concerto in G Major for Violin, Piano and Alto Saxophone (trans. C. Warner)

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BOULEZ THE MODERNIST I

October 5, Wednesday 8pm | Kulas Hall

Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra Steven Smith, guest conductor Joela Jones, piano STRAVINSKY Le Chant du Rossignol (Song of the Nightingale) (1917) MESSIAEN Sept Haïkaï: Esquisses japonaises (Seven Haiku: Japanese Sketches) (1962) MAHLER Adagio from Symphony No. 10 in F-sharp Major (1910)

BOULEZ THE MODERNIST II October 26, Wednesday 8pm | Mixon Hall *

Shuai Wang, piano Madeline Lucas Tolliver, flute Benjamin Chen, clarinet, guest artist Jinjoo Cho, violin Yun-Ting Lee, violin, guest artist Daniel Pereira, cello Luke Rinderknecht, percussion, guest artist

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MESSIAEN Le Merle Noir (The Blackbird) (1951) BOULEZ Improvisé – pour le Dr. Kalmus (1969) LIGETI Continuum (1968) BOULEZ Sonatine for Flute and Piano (1946) DAVIDOVSKY Flashbacks (1995)

BOULEZ THE ADVOCATE AND MENTOR October 30, Sunday 3pm | Mixon Hall

Pre-concert Panel Discussion: Reflections on Boulez Augusta Read Thomas, University of Chicago; Susan McClary, Case Western Reserve University; and Joshua Smith, principal flute, The Cleveland Orchestra; moderated by Keith Fitch.

BOULEZ THE ADVOCATE AND MENTOR October 30, Sunday 4pm | Mixon Hall

CIM New Music Ensemble Keith Fitch, director Augusta Read Thomas, guest composer Joshua Smith, flute BOULEZ Dérive 1 (1984) THOMAS Dancing Helix Rituals (2007) KURTÁG Hommage à R. Sch., Op. 15d (1990) RANDS …sans voix parmi les voix…

(1995) BOULEZ Mémoriale (“...explosante-fixe...” originel) (1985) THOMAS Klee Musings (2016)

* Free seating passes required; available at 216.795.3211 or cim.edu one week before the concert date.

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BOULEZ THE CONDUCTOR

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FACULTY RECITALS These concerts offer a unique opportunity to hear CIM’s world-renowned faculty — for some their only Northeast Ohio appearance, and for others, many of whom are members of The Cleveland Orchestra, their only local performance outside of the orchestra setting.

Select concerts will be webcast live from CIM. Visit cim.edu for details.

September 23, Friday 8pm | Mixon Hall * Alberto Ginastera: Music for Cello and Piano — A Centennial Celebration Mark Kosower, cello Jee-Won Oh, piano, guest artist

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GINASTERA Pampeana No. 2: Rhapsody for Cello and Piano, Op. 21 Cinco Canciones Populares Argentinas, Op. 10 Pueña No. 2, Hommage à Paul Sacher for Solo Cello, Op. 45 KOSOWER In Memory of Aurora Ginastera (World Premiere) GINASTERA Cello Sonata, Op. 49

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THE BOULEZ LEGACY September 25, Sunday 4pm | Mixon Hall * Boulez the Modernist I Mary Kay Fink, flute Frank Rosenwein, oboe Robert Woolfrey, clarinet, guest artist Barrick Stees, bassoon Richard King, horn CARTER Woodwind Quintet (1948) BERIO Sequenza VII for Solo Oboe (1969) LIGETI Six Bagatelles for Wind Quintet (1953) BOULEZ Domaines for Solo Clarinet (1968) STOCKHAUSEN PICCOLO, from “Der Jahreslauf” (1977) RAVEL Mother Goose Suite (arr. M. Popkin)

* Free seating passes required; available at 216.795.3211 or cim.edu one week before the concert date.

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PHOTO | ROGER MASTROIANNI

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FACULTY RECITALS continued THE BOULEZ LEGACY

THE BOULEZ LEGACY

Carolyn Warner & Friends XIII: Boulez the Friend and Teacher

Boulez the Modernist II

September 28, Wednesday 8pm | Mixon Hall *

Carolyn Gadiel Warner, piano Daniel Shapiro, piano Franklin Cohen, clarinet Mari Sato, violin Brian Thornton, cello Stephen Warner, violin, guest artist James Umble, alto/soprano saxophone, guest artist

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RAVEL Le Tombeau de Couperin for Violin, Piano and Soprano Saxophone (trans. C. Warner) BACH/KURTÁG Selections from Seven Bach Chorales Transcribed for Piano Four Hands BERG Variations on Themes from Lulu DEBUSSY Cello Sonata, L. 135 STRAVINSKY Suite from L’Histoire du Soldat (The Soldier’s Tale) for Clarinet, Violin and Piano RAVEL Adagio from Piano Concerto in G Major for Violin, Piano and Alto Saxophone (trans. C. Warner)

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October 26, Wednesday 8pm | Mixon Hall *

Shuai Wang, piano Madeline Lucas Tolliver, flute Benjamin Chen, clarinet, guest artist Jinjoo Cho, violin Yun-Ting Lee, violin, guest artist Daniel Pereira, cello Luke Rinderknecht, percussion, guest artist MESSIAEN Le Merle Noir (The Blackbird) (1951) BOULEZ Improvisé – pour le Dr. Kalmus (1969) LIGETI Continuum (1968) BOULEZ Sonatine for Flute and Piano (1946) DAVIDOVSKY Flashbacks (1995) November 4, Friday 8pm | The Temple-Tifereth Israel 26000 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood An Evening Serenade Concert and Conversation with the Cavani String Quartet and Rabbi Roger C. Klein

October 21, Friday 8pm | Mixon Hall *

Featuring works by Vivaldi, Puccini and Schubert

Sharon Robinson, cello Anita Pontremoli, piano

November 16, Wednesday 8pm | Kulas Hall

BEETHOVEN Cello Sonata No. 4 in C Major, Op. 102, No. 1 Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102, No. 2 Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69

Dean Southern, baritone Linda Jones, piano SCHUMANN Liederkreis, Op. 24 GRIEG Six Elegiac Songs, Op. 59 KOHN The War Prayer (2013) IVES Three Songs of the War Charlie Rutlage The Circus Band

* Free seating passes required; available at 216.795.3211 or cim.edu one week before the concert date.

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PHOTO | ALEX COOKE

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FACULTY RECITALS continued November 18, Friday 8pm | Kulas Hall

January 25, Wednesday 8pm | Kulas Hall

Canterbury Quartet William Preucil, violin Alexandra Preucil, violin, guest artist Sonja Braaten Molloy, viola, guest artist Martha Baldwin, cello

In Honor of Mozart’s Birthday

HAYDN String Quartet in G Major, Op. 54, No. 1 MENDELSSOHN String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 44, No. 1 BRAHMS String Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 51, No. 1 December 9, Friday 8pm | Mixon Hall * An Italian Serenade Cavani String Quartet Colin Davin, guitar BOCCHERINI String Quartet in D minor, G. 172 VIVALDI Concerto for Guitar and Strings in C Major, RV 425 BOCCHERINI Fandango from Guitar Quintet in D Major, G. 448 SCHUBERT String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810, “Death and the Maiden” January 20, Friday 8pm | Mixon Hall * Mozart and Company I

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Sergei Babayan, piano

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Over this and the following two years, Mr. Babayan will perform the complete Mozart Sonatas combined with repertoire by Mozart’s contemporaries, followers and those who influenced him.

Cavani String Quartet Phillip Ying, viola, guest artist David Ying, cello, guest artist MOZART String Quartet No. 14 in G Major, K. 387 ADAMS John’s Book of Alleged Dances (2008) BRAHMS String Sextet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 36 February 1, Wednesday 8pm | Mixon Hall * Ivan Zenaty, violin Sandra Shapiro, piano BRAHMS Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100 ELGAR Violin Sonata in E minor, Op. 82 SAINT-SAËNS Violin Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 75 February 10, Friday 8pm | Mixon Hall * Jinjoo Cho, violin Anita Pontremoli, piano DEBUSSY Violin Sonata, L. 140 MESSIAEN Theme and Variations (1932) POULENC Violin Sonata, FP 119 RAVEL Violin Sonata No. 2, M. 77 February 17, Friday 8pm | Mixon Hall * Mozart and Company II Sergei Babayan, piano Over this and the following two years, Mr. Babayan will perform the complete Mozart Sonatas combined with repertoire by Mozart’s contemporaries, followers and those who influenced him.

March 22, Wednesday 8pm | Mixon Hall *

April 5, Wednesday 8pm | Mixon Hall *

Laurence Lesser, cello, guest artist HaeSun Paik, piano

Jinjoo Cho, violin Mark Kosower, cello Sharon Robinson, cello Antonio Pompa-Baldi, piano RACHMANINOFF Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 19 SMETANA Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 15 Presented in appreciation of Donley’s Inc. April 7, Friday 8pm | Kulas Hall

March 31, Friday 8pm | Mixon Hall *

Joan Kwuon, violin Sergei Babayan, piano

Lisa Boyko, viola Mary Kay Fink, flute Eric Charnofsky, piano, guest artist

BACH Violin Sonata in E Major, BWV 1016 SCHUBERT Fantasie for Violin and Piano in C Major, D. 934 BARTÓK Violin Sonata No. 1, Sz. 75

BACH Suite No. 6 for Solo Viola, BWV 1012 SCHUMANN Three Romances, Op. 94 DURUFLÉ Prélude, Récitatif et Variations, Op. 3 HINDEMITH Viola Sonata (1939) April 2, Sunday 7pm | Mixon Hall * Jaime Laredo, violin Daniel Shapiro, piano BEETHOVEN Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30, No. 1 Violin Sonata No. 7 in C minor, Op. 30, No. 2 Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96

CIM Faculty Recitals at the Cleveland International Classical Guitar Festival Guitars International: 216.752.7502 or guitarsint.com June 9, Friday 7:30pm | Mixon Hall Jason Vieaux, guitar $25 June 11, Sunday 7:30pm | Mixon Hall Colin Davin, guitar $22 See page 42 for more information about the festival.

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BEETHOVEN Seven Variations on “Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen” from Mozart’s The Magic Flute, WoO 46 Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102, No. 2 Twelve Variations on “Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen” from Mozart’s The Magic Flute, Op. 66 Cello Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 5, No. 2

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CHAMBER MUSIC WINTER FESTIVAL A celebration of chamber music featuring strings, brass, piano and woodwinds, the Winter Chamber Music Festival includes concerts and master classes by distinguished faculty and celebrated guest artists, in addition to student ensembles.

Select concerts will be webcast live from CIM. Visit cim.edu for details.

December 1, Thursday 7pm | Mixon Hall

December 6, Tuesday 7:30pm | Mixon Hall

Advanced Piano Trio Program Gala Concert Sharon Robinson, director

Woodwind Ensembles

December 2, Friday 8pm | Mixon Hall Intensive Duo Gala Concert Anita Pontremoli, director December 5, Monday 7pm | Kulas Hall, Mixon Hall, Studios 113 and 225 Chamber Music Master Class

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Juilliard String Quartet, guest artists Joseph Lin, violin Ronald Copes, violin Roger Tapping, viola Joel Krosnick, cello

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Participation of the Juilliard String Quartet is made possible in part by the Dr. Sydney and Gussie B. Klein CIM Chamber Music Ensemble Fund and is presented in collaboration with the Cleveland Chamber Music Society.

December 6, Tuesday 7:30pm | Plymouth Church 2860 Coventry Rd., Shaker Heights A collaboration with the Cleveland Chamber Music Society.

Juilliard String Quartet HAYDN String Quartet in F minor, Op. 20, No. 5 BARTĂ“K String Quartet No. 1, Sz. 40 BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 13 in B-flat Major, Op. 130 $30 general admission $5 students with ID Cleveland Chamber Music Society: 216.791.2777 or clevelandchambermusic.org December 7, Wednesday 7pm | Mixon Hall Beethoven and Beyond Intensive String Quartet Seminar Gala Concert Cavani String Quartet and Peter Salaff, directors

Chamber Music Marathon Create your own program of favorite works with student performances in various locations throughout CIM. Refreshments served during breaks.

December 9, Friday 8pm | Mixon Hall *

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An Italian Serenade

December 11, Sunday 5pm | Mixon Hall Preparatory Chamber Music Recital Annie Fullard and Carolyn Gadiel Warner, directors Students from the Preparatory Friday Night Chamber Music Program present their final concert of the semester.

December 12, Monday 8pm | Kulas Hall

Cavani String Quartet Colin Davin, guitar

Brass Ensembles Edward Zadrozny, director

BOCCHERINI String Quartet in D minor, G. 172 VIVALDI Concerto for Guitar and Strings in C Major, RV 425 BOCCHERINI Fandango from Guitar Quintet in D Major, G. 448 SCHUBERT String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810, “Death and the Maiden”

December 12, Monday 8pm | Mixon Hall Percussion Ensemble Paul Yancich, director December 14, Wednesday 7pm | Mixon Hall Young Artist Program Chamber Music Recital Annie Fullard, director Students from the Young Artist Program, a highly selective and intensive program for students in grades 7-12, present their end of semester chamber music concert.

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December 8, Thursday 6:30pm | Kulas Hall, Mixon Hall and Studio 113

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CHAMBER MUSIC SPRING CONCERTS Each spring, CIM students perform in a series of chamber music concerts marking the culmination of a year of study and exploration. Directed by renowned CIM faculty, each concert features exceptional performances by student ensembles.

Select concerts will be webcast live from CIM. Visit cim.edu for details.

April 22, Saturday 3pm | Mixon Hall

May 1, Monday 8pm | Kulas Hall

Advanced Piano Trio Program Gala Concert Sharon Robinson, director

Percussion Ensemble Paul Yancich, director

April 24, Monday 8pm | Kulas Hall Brass Ensembles Edward Zadrozny, director April 25, Tuesday 8pm | Mixon Hall Intensive Duo Gala Concert Anita Pontremoli, director

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April 26, Wednesday 7pm | Mixon Hall

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Intensive String Quartet Seminar Gala Concert Cavani String Quartet and Peter Salaff, directors

May 2, Tuesday 7:30pm | Mixon Hall Woodwind Ensembles May 17, Wednesday 7pm | Mixon Hall Young Artist Program Chamber Music Recital Annie Fullard, director Students from the Young Artist Program, a highly selective and intensive program for students in grades 7-12, present their year-end chamber music concert.

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PHOTO | ROGER MASTROIANNI

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WOMEN’S COMMITTEE For more than 70 years, the Women’s Committee has been one of CIM’s greatest sources of support. The Committee provides the community with opportunities to experience the talents of CIM students and faculty through signature presentations, including the Musical Luncheon Series and major fundraising events.

TICKETS: Reservations are required for Women’s Committee events.

LUNCHEONS $35 members $38 non-members CIM Box Office: 216.791.6770 or cim.edu

HARPS!

November 2, Wednesday 11:30am | Mayfield Sand Ridge Club 1545 Sheridan Rd., South Euclid Back by popular demand, the CIM Harp Ensemble promises to delight the senses. Yolanda Kondonassis will be our faculty host.

AND THEY’RE OFF

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March 29, Wednesday 11:30am | Beechmont Country Club 29600 Chagrin Blvd., Cleveland

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Women’s Committee Student Assistance Fund recipients perform and talk about their experiences at the competitions and festivals they attended.

YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM SHOWCASE

May 24, Wednesday 11:15am | Landerhaven 6111 Landerhaven Dr., Mayfield Heights Marci Alegant, director of Preparatory and Continuing Education, hosts this performance featuring students from the CIM Young Artist Program. These very talented high school students are on their way to careers in music.

BENEFIT February 4, Saturday 8pm | Severance Hall

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A CIM Women’s Committee Benefit Honoring Richard W. and Patricia R. Pogue for over 30 years of service to the Institute, this celebratory concert featuring the iconic music of Broadway will include works from Fiddler on the Roof, An American in Paris, West Side Story and The Music Man to name a few.

Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra CIM Vocalists Carl Topilow, conductor Kathryn Brown, piano Brooke and Bobby Wesner of Neos Dance Theatre Benefit tickets start at $250 216.795.3209 or cim.edu For sponsorship opportunities, call 216.791.4482 or email andrea.bender@cim.edu Concert-only tickets $20 Severance Box Office 216.231.1111 or clevelandorchestra.com

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BROADWAY IN THE CIRCLE

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CIM AND THE COMMUNITY

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CIM is dedicated to making classical music accessible to all and collaborates with community partners in University Circle and throughout Northeast Ohio to develop unique programming. These performances provide opportunities for our students to demonstrate the universal power of music through community engagement.

First Wednesday of every month, October – May 6pm | Cleveland Museum of Art 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland The popular series of monthly concerts in the galleries featuring young artists from the Cleveland Institute of Music and the joint program with Case Western Reserve University’s early and baroque music programs enters its fifth season. Outstanding conservatory musicians present mixed programs of chamber music amid the museum’s collections for a unique and intimate experience — concerts regularly feature instruments from the museum’s keyboard collection.

Programs are announced the week of the performance.

Free, no tickets required.

More information is available at clevelandart.org Make your evening even more musical by attending one of CIM’s many Wednesday evening concerts starting at 8pm. Check cim.edu for details.

November 4, Friday 8pm | The Temple-Tifereth Israel 26000 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood An Evening Serenade Concert and Conversation with the Cavani String Quartet and Rabbi Roger C. Klein Featuring works by Vivaldi, Puccini and Schubert

HOLIDAY CIRCLEFEST December 4, Sunday 1–5pm | CIM

University Circle institutions present a family event that includes music, exhibits, shopping, food and holiday cheer. CIM offers a variety of performances including holiday favorites featuring students from the Conservatory and Preparatory divisions.

26TH ANNUAL BLACK HERITAGE CONCERT January 29, Sunday 4pm | Kulas Hall

Cleveland School of the Arts Ensembles R. Nathaniel Dett Concert Choir JazzArt Ensemble William B. Woods, director CSA Chamber Orchestra Dianna Richardson, director

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CIM@CMA: MUSIC IN THE GALLERIES

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STUDENT RECITALS CIM students go on to join world-class orchestras, compose exciting new repertoire, teach at top-tier institutions and tour all over the globe — but first, they play at CIM. These outstanding performances by CIM’s conservatory students are an important component of our students’ education and provide opportunities for concert-goers to hear the next generation of professional musicians.

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Recitals are added to the schedule as the year progresses and are free of charge. Visit cim.edu for the complete schedule of student recitals. Many of our student recitals are also streamed live on cim.edu.

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PIANOFEST Pianofest brings great piano literature to life through performances by students with lively commentary by CIM piano faculty. A reception follows.

TICKETS: General admission tickets are $5, sold at the door.

Student tickets are free with current ID. February 21, Tuesday 7:30pm | Mixon Hall

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Antonio Pompa-Baldi, host

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COMPETITIONS October 13, Thursday 4pm | Kulas Hall March 9, Thursday 4pm | Kulas Hall

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Each semester, students compete for an opportunity to perform a concerto with the Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra the following semester.

24TH ANNUAL DARIUS MILHAUD PERFORMANCE PRIZE CONCERT March 25, Saturday 3pm | Kulas Hall

CIM students compete for cash prizes for best performance of a work by Darius Milhaud. Winners announced at a reception that follows.

Made possible through funds from CIM’s Darius Milhaud endowment

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CONSERVATORY CONCERTO COMPETITIONS

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MASTER CLASSES Master classes provide a rare opportunity to observe professional coaching from CIM’s renowned guest artists and faculty. Students work with the masters to uncover techniques and perspectives that influence successful performances.

FREE: These educational events are free and open to the public.

Master classes are added to the schedule as the year progresses.

Visit cim.edu for the latest schedule.

September 26, Monday 4:30pm | Mixon Hall Chamber Music Master Class

THE ART OF ENGAGEMENT October 31, Monday 4:30pm | Mixon Hall

Caroline Stinson, cello, guest artist

Cavani String Quartet and Peter Salaff, presenters

October 19, Wednesday 10:30am | Mixon Hall

The Art of Engagement: Careers in Music seminar offers strategies to achieve a connection with the community beyond the concert hall and is an opportunity to observe programs created for new audiences of all ages. Topics include professional development, multi-discipline collaborations combining music, poetry, dance and visual arts and designing powerful and exciting programs for young audiences.

Belcea Quartet, guest artists Corina Belcea, violin Axel Schacher, violin Krzysztof Chorzelski, viola Antoine Lederlin, cello A collaboration with the Cleveland Chamber Music Society

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Cavani String Quartet

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November 14, Monday 4:30pm | Studio 113 Peter Salaff, director, string chamber music

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Juilliard String Quartet, guest artists Joseph Lin, violin Ronald Copes, violin Roger Tapping, viola Joel Krosnick, cello

April 3, Monday 1pm | Mixon Hall Jon Kimura Parker, piano, guest artist April 6, Thursday 7pm | Studio 113 Cavani String Quartet

Participation of the Juilliard String Quartet is made possible in part by the Dr. Sydney and Gussie B. Klein CIM Chamber Music Ensemble Fund and is presented in collaboration with the Cleveland Chamber Music Society.

April 13, Thursday 12:30pm | Mixon Hall

January 23, Monday 4:30pm | Mixon Hall

April 17, Monday 5pm | Studios 113 and 225

Chamber Music Master Class

Takács Quartet, guest artists Edward Dusinberre, violin Károly Schranz, violin Geraldine Walther, viola András Fejér, cello

Phillip Ying, viola, guest artist David Ying, cello, guest artist February 20, Monday 4:30pm | Studio 113 Peter Salaff, director, string chamber music

Piano Master Class Jahja Ling, conductor Distinguished Principal Guest Artist

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December 5, Monday 7pm | Kulas Hall, Mixon Hall, Studios 113 and 225

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LECTURES CIM offers several informative lectures including the CIM Music Theory Colloquium. This series of lectures and discussions covers a wide variety of musical topics presented by distinguished scholars as well as CIM’s brightest students.

Lectures are open to the community and last approximately 45 minutes.

FREE: These educational events are free and open to the public.

Lectures are added to the schedule as the year progresses.

Visit cim.edu for the latest schedule.

Navigating the World of Competitions Dr. Pierre van der Westhuizen, guest artist, president and CEO, Cleveland International Piano Competition

MUSIC THEORY COLLOQUIUM

September 27, Tuesday 12:30pm | Studio 226 Bad Music and Bad Musicians Dr. Timothy Cutler

November 8, Tuesday 12:30pm | Studio 226 Why Analysis? How Detailed Knowledge of the Score Can Transform Performance Dr. Donald Watts This session discloses certain conflicts between Beethoven’s written indications in his Sonatas for Piano and Cello and the practices of many contemporary players. Detailed analysis of the score can be most effective in providing new perspective.

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The greatness of renowned composers and performers is easily taken for granted unless we spend some time at the other end of the talent spectrum.

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In the spring, senior thesis presentations are given by music theory majors.

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September 15, Thursday 12:30pm | Mixon Hall

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PREPARATORY

& Continuing Education

CIM’s Preparatory & Continuing Education division provides music instruction to nearly 1,300 students of all ages and abilities throughout the Northeast Ohio region. Students from the Preparatory division routinely excel in local and national competitions and enjoy bringing their music to the community in many ways. Highlights of their season include the following performances.

For information on our summer music camps, see page 44.

PREPARATORY ORCHESTRAS CONCERT

PREPARATORY CONCERTO SHOWCASE

Beginning Orchestra Donna Jelen, conductor Preparatory Orchestra Brian Thornton, conductor Youth String Camerata Marcia Ferritto, conductor

CIM Orchestra Carl Topilow, conductor

December 10, Saturday 11:30am | Kulas Hall

PREPARATORY CHAMBER MUSIC RECITAL December 11, Sunday 5pm | Mixon Hall

Annie Fullard and Carolyn Gadiel Warner, directors

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December 14, Wednesday 7pm | Mixon Hall Annie Fullard, director

April 4, Tuesday 7:30pm | Kulas Hall

Winners of the Preparatory and Continuing Education Concerto Competition perform with the conservatory orchestra in this showcase concert.

PREPARATORY ORCHESTRAS CONCERT May 6, Saturday 11:30am | Kulas Hall

Beginning Orchestra Donna Jelen, conductor Preparatory Orchestra Brian Thornton, conductor Youth String Camerata Marcia Ferritto, conductor

CONTINUING EDUCATION SHOWCASE: Faculty And Friends May 15, Monday 7pm | Mixon Hall

Adult students from the Continuing Education division are joined by faculty in an end of the year concert.

PREPARATORY SENIOR SHOWCASE

PREPARATORY CHAMBER MUSIC RECITAL May 23, Saturday 6pm | Kulas Hall

Annie Fullard and Carolyn Gadiel Warner, directors

MUSICAL LUNCHEON PROGRAM

May 16, Tuesday 6pm | Mixon Hall

May 24, Wednesday 11:15am | Landerhaven 6111 Landerhaven Dr., Mayfield Heights

Preparatory students, ages 13 and above, present a year-end concert.

Presented by the CIM Women’s Committee

YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM CHAMBER MUSIC RECITAL May 17, Wednesday 7pm | Mixon Hall

Annie Fullard, director

PREPARATORY JUNIOR SHOWCASE May 22, Monday 6pm | Mixon Hall

Young Artist Program Showcase Marci Alegant, director of Preparatory and Continuing Education, hosts this performance featuring students from the CIM Young Artist Program. These very talented high school students are on their way to careers in music.

Reservations are required. $35 / $38 non-members 216.791.6770 or cim.edu

Preparatory Junior Showcase

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Preparatory students, ages 12 and under, present an end of the year concert.

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PREPARATORY continued

CLEVELAND YOUTH WIND SYMPHONIES

The Cleveland Youth Wind Symphonies (CYWS) bring together the best of Northeast Ohio’s high school band students for outstanding performances throughout the year.

November 6, Sunday 3pm | Severance Hall CYWS I Daniel Crain, conductor CYWS II – Symphonic Winds Melissa Lichtler, conductor CYWS II – Concert Winds Darren Allen, conductor $15 general admission $25 reserved box seats Severance Box Office: 216.231.1111 or clevelandorchestra.com

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November 13, Sunday 7pm | Waetjen Auditorium, Cleveland State University 2001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland

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CYWS II – Concert Winds Darren Allen, conductor Cleveland State University Symphonic Band Dr. Birch Browning, conductor

NORTHEAST OHIO BAND INVITATIONAL XIV January 29, Sunday 2pm | Severance Hall

CYWS II – Symphonic Winds Melissa Lichtler, conductor CYWS II – Concert Winds Darren Allen, conductor This day-long presentation of symphonic band repertoire features Northeast Ohio high school bands from Copley, Ashtabula Edgewood, Kent Roosevelt and Kenston. $10 general admission $20 reserved box seats Severance Box Office: 216.231.1111 or clevelandorchestra.com

April 10, Monday 7pm | Waetjen Auditorium, Cleveland State University 2001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland

May 2, Tuesday 7pm | Brecksville/Broadview Heights High School Performing Arts Center 6380 Mill Rd., Broadview Heights

CYWS I Daniel Crain, conductor Cleveland State University Symphonic Band Dr. Birch Browning, conductor

CYWS II – Symphonic Winds Melissa Lichtler, conductor

May 1, Monday 7pm | Brecksville/Broadview Heights High School Performing Arts Center 6380 Mill Rd., Broadview Heights CYWS I Daniel Crain, conductor

$5 at the door May 3, Wednesday 7pm | Brecksville/Broadview Heights High School Performing Arts Center 6380 Mill Rd., Broadview Heights CYWS II – Concert Winds Darren Allen, conductor $5 at the door

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$5 at the door

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Cleveland International CLASSICAL GUITAR FESTIVAL June 9, Friday – June 11, Sunday “ [Among] two of the most important annual American classical guitar events” —Classical Guitar Guitars International in cooperation with the Cleveland Institute of Music presents the 17th annual Cleveland International Classical Guitar Festival at the Institute.

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Join us in welcoming this spring’s roster of internationally acclaimed artists in a concentrated series of recitals, premieres, master classes, lectures and exhibits celebrating the classical guitar and art music: solo and ensemble, old and new.

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Contact Guitars International for recital tickets and a complete schedule of events: 216.752.7502 or guitarsint.com

June 9, Friday 7:30pm | Mixon Hall

June 11, Sunday 2:30pm | Mixon Hall

Jason Vieaux, guitar (USA) $25

Hao Yang, guitar (China) Free, no tickets required

June 10, Saturday 3pm | Mixon Hall

June 11, Sunday 7:30pm | Mixon Hall

Nigel North, lute (England) $22

Colin Davin, guitar (USA) $22

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David Russell, guitar (Scotland) $30

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June 10, Saturday 8pm | Mixon Hall

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SUMMER@CIM SUMMER SONATA Directed by Dr. Sean Schulze and drawing on CIM’s distinguished Preparatory and Conservatory faculty, this program for pianists ages 9-18 provides the ideal environment for young students to nourish and improve their musical skills. The program concludes with a final recital in Mixon Hall.

LUNCH AND LISTEN RECITALS

July 6, 13, 20, 27, Thursdays 12:30pm | Mixon Hall These summertime concerts feature CIM alumni performers. Bring your brown bag lunch to enjoy on CIM’s terrace or in the lounge before the concert. Complimentary beverages will be served beginning at noon.

For more information, go to: cim.edu/preparatory/summer

YOUNG COMPOSERS PROGRAM Composition students ages 14-19 immerse themselves in the world of contemporary music, learning about the field of new music while developing creative and professional skills. Through lessons, seminars and discussions, participants learn about the craft of composition. Directed by Keith Fitch, head of CIM’s composition department, the program culminates in two concerts of diverse and exciting student works.

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For more information, go to: cim.edu/preparatory/summer

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