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Severance Music Center in the Fall

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Strauss's Don Juan
25 - 26 Classical Season

Feb 26 – 28

Mandel Concert Hall

Jakub Hrůša conducting an orchestra
25 - 26 Classical Season

Mar 5 – 8

Mandel Concert Hall

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Family Concerts

Mar 6

Mandel Concert Hall

Beethoven Fifth Graphics
25 - 26 Classical Season

Mar 12 – 15

Mandel Concert Hall

25 - 26 Recital Series

Mar 17

Mandel Concert Hall

Elim Chan
25 - 26 Classical Season

Mar 19 – 21

Mandel Concert Hall

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The Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival

May 15

Mandel Concert Hall

Beethoven's Fidelio
The Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival

May 16 – 24

Mandel Concert Hall

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The Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival

May 17

Reinberger Chamber Hall

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The Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival

May 18

Mandel Concert Hall

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The Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival

May 19

Mandel Concert Hall

Max Richter
Severance Music Center Presents

Jun 16

Mandel Concert Hall

Juanes World Tour 2026
Severance Music Center Presents

Sep 15

Mandel Concert Hall

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2026 Holiday

Dec 11 – 23

Mandel Concert Hall

Notes & Narratives

Over a Century of Richard Strauss’s Tone Poems in Cleveland

The symphonic poems of Richard Strauss (1864–1949) have been ubiquitous in the world of the symphony orchestra since he composed Don Juan (after the legend of the same name) in 1888.

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Your Guide to Severance

Severance Music Center in the Fall

Severance Music Center

Opened in 1931, Severance Music Center is home to The Cleveland Orchestra and Mandel Concert Hall, one of the world’s most beautiful venues.

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First Timers’ Guide

Discover everything you need to know in our First Timers’ Guide to Severance Music Center. Plan your visit and enjoy the Cleveland Orchestra experience.

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