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The Cleveland Orchestra 2025-26 Season Info
The Cleveland Orchestra invites music lovers back to Severance Music Center this fall for its highly anticipated 2025–26 season, spanning September 2025 through May 2026. Under the leadership of Music Director Franz Welser‑Möst, now in his 24th year, the season promises a blend of artistic excellence, bold programming, and profound musical experiences.
The season launches with a dynamic program from September 26 to 28, featuring Welser‑Möst conducting Ravel’s Boléro alongside the emotionally charged “Dance of the Seven Veils” from Richard Strauss’s Salome. Composer Bernd Richard Deutsch’s Urworte — a Cleveland Orchestra co-commission and the U.S. premiere — also features prominently, highlighting the Orchestra’s commitment to new music.
Following the opener, celebrated soloists and guest conductors join the CSO for an array of standout performances through the season. Pianist Daniil Trifonov returns for Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 2 (Oct 9–11), while Garrick Ohlsson, a Cleveland favorite, appears in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 (Oct 30–Nov 2). Dalia Stasevska leads Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 paired with La noche de los mayas (Nov 20–23), and Yuja Wang joins conductor Petr Popelka in a rare recital featuring concertos by Ligeti and Ravel, ending with Pictures at an Exhibition (Nov 28–30).
Choral and operatic works are equally central to the lineup: Handel’s Messiah, led by baroque specialist Bernard Labadie, arrives in early December. In January, Welser‑Möst returns with a powerful pairing of Mozart’s “Jupiter” Symphony and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 11, followed by a full-scale performance of Verdi’s Requiem — a work Welser‑Möst hasn’t conducted in Cleveland in over two decades.
Thematic highlights continue in spring with Daniel Harding conducting Britten’s War Requiem in April, featuring both the Orchestra’s adult and children’s choruses. The season also includes U.S. premieres and commissions: Jörg Widmann debuts as conductor with his own compositions, including the U.S. premiere of Danse macabre (Apr 30–May 2), and Olga Neuwirth’s Zones of Blue is unveiled in a co-commission. The season culminates with Beethoven’s Fidelio as part of the 2026 Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival (May), underscoring the theme of courage and opera’s place in the Orchestra’s artistry.
The Cleveland Orchestra 2025-26 Tickets Info
Tickets for The Cleveland Orchestra 2025-26 live performances are available now through EventsChaser, with NO hidden service fees. Prices generally range from $65 to $170 for most classical subscription and single-ticket concerts at Severance Music Center, depending on seat location, program, and day of the week. Premium performances — such as major choral works, high-profile soloists, or multimedia events — can reach $200 or more for top-tier seating. For most concerts, mid-range seats are typically priced between $85 and $135, offering a balanced experience in terms of sound and sightlines from the Orchestra, Dress Circle, or Upper Balcony sections.
About The Cleveland Orchestra
The Cleveland Orchestra is widely regarded as one of the finest and most influential symphony orchestras in the world. Founded in 1918, it has built a reputation for precision, clarity, and artistic excellence, performing a broad range of repertoire from classical masterworks to contemporary commissions. Based at Severance Music Center in Cleveland’s University Circle neighborhood, the Orchestra is a cornerstone of the city’s cultural life and a symbol of artistic achievement on the global stage.
Under the direction of Franz Welser-Möst since 2002, the ensemble has continued to push artistic boundaries while honoring its legacy. Known for its meticulous ensemble playing and distinctive sound, the Orchestra works regularly with many of the world’s leading soloists and conductors. It also champions modern composers, invests in new works, and integrates multimedia and educational programming to engage broader audiences.
Beyond the concert hall, The Cleveland Orchestra is deeply committed to community outreach and education. Programs like Musical Rainbow, Learning Through Music, and Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra offer thousands of young people the opportunity to experience and participate in music. Whether performing in the heart of Cleveland or supporting the next generation of musicians, the Orchestra remains a vital cultural force — honoring its past while shaping the future of classical music.
