2023-24 Classical Season Beethoven's Fateful Fifth
Event Information
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Dates: February 9-11, 2024 Tickets Available
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Who: The Cleveland Orchestra Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor
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Venue: Mandel Concert Hall Severance Music Center
Event Dates and Tickets
Friday, February 9, 2024 7:30PM
Saturday, February 10, 2024 8:00PM
Sunday, February 11, 2024 3:00PM
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Ticket Purchases:
These concerts are sold out with limited obstructed view -- promenade seats may be available. Please call the ticket office for availability at 216-231-1111
About the Music
SCHUBERT Symphony No. 6
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5
“Fate knocking at the door.” Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony opens with the four most famous notes in all music. Revolutionary in its time, it is arguably the best-known piece of music in history. Conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste leads The Cleveland Orchestra in Beethoven’s indomitable symphony alongside Schubert’s sunny Sixth Symphony, nicknamed the “Little C major.”
Saturday’s performance of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is given in memory of Thomas Brugger, MD.
Performing Artists
The Cleveland Orchestra
Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor
Program Notes
Discover informative commentary and background information about the music, composers, and performing artists featured in this program.
This program’s Concert Preview lectures will be presented by James O'Leary, Associate Professor of Musicology, Oberlin Conservatory
Severance Music Center
Severance Music Center is Cleveland’s home for symphonic music and other presentations, including Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall and Reinberger Chamber Hall. We are strongly committed to making everyone feel welcome. The doors to Severance open three hours prior to most performances.
Parking
The most convenient parking option is Case Western Reserve University's (CWRU) Lot 29 Campus Center Garage. The garage is located directly adjacent to Severance Music Center off East Boulevard, and provides stair and elevator access to the hall.
Availability is limited, and pre-paid parking passes for the garage can be added for select performances during checkout.
For more information about getting to Severance Music Center and where to park, please visit our Directions & Parking page.
Food & Beverage Services at Cleveland Orchestra Concerts
Although Severance Restaurant is temporarily closed, we offer a variety of concessions before and after the concert, as well as during intermission. Bottled water, sodas, and small snacks are for sale. For guests 21 and over, a selection of beer, wine, and craft cocktails are available, as well as non-alcoholic beer and prosecco.
Concessions* are available at the following times:
- 2 hours before the concert starts: Opus Lounge and Smith Lobby
- 1 hour before the concert starts: Grand Foyer, Dress Circle, and Box Lobby
- Intermission: Grand Foyer, Dress Circle, Box
- Post Concert: Opus Lounge
*Please Note: All concessions are cashless.
Accessibility Services
Below is a list of the features and services that The Cleveland Orchestra has made available in the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall at Severance for this concert.
Wheelchair Access & Seating
Our venue’s seating has reserved special areas for those attending with the use of a wheelchair. These seating options are available during your seat selection across seating price levels. Ushers are available to assist, especially in the event of a General Admission concert.
There is barrier-free entry to Severance Music Center with automatic sliding doors at our garage entrance on Lower Level One in the CWRU Campus Center Garage. There is an elevator for wheelchair access in the center of the garage for traveling from Lower Level Two (the lowest level) to Lower Level One (the level of our arrival entrance). The Euclid Avenue entrance to Severance is best suited for wheelchair entry, with a convenient drop-off area designated at the curb.
Companion Wheelchair Seating
Wheelchair companion seating is available for purchase online and through Severance Ticket Services. Look for a "C" shape on the seating map when making your selection.
Assistance for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Infrared Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) are available without charge for most performances in the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall. Please request one in advance online or by calling the House Manager’s office. You will be asked to provide a driver’s license or ID card upon arrival, which will be held until the return of the device. Head Ushers can explain how to use the ALD.
Interpretive services may be available for certain events at Severance. Prior arrangements should be made four weeks in advance. Appropriate seat locations may be necessary. TTY line access is available at the public pay phone in the Security Office located at the garage entrance.
Assistance for the Blind or Persons with Low Vision
Large Print Programs are available for most Cleveland Orchestra performances in the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall. These are available at the Coat Room locations or from Head Ushers on each level of the Concert Hall, and at Concert Previews.
For select vocal performances, Braille texts may be available on request with 2 weeks’ notice.
Service Animals
Trained guide dogs and service animals are welcome at Severance. If you have any questions, please contact the Ticket Office or the House Manager.
Restrooms
All Smith Lobby restrooms are fully accessible. In addition, private family-accessible restrooms are located in the Smith Lobby and off the Dress Circle Lobby.
Additional Information
The Cleveland Orchestra is strongly committed to making our facilities and performances accessible to all patrons. For more information regarding all of our accessibility services, please visit our Accessibility page.