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CLEVELAND’S FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITION

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2013

Come Celebratethe Holidays with

The Cleveland OrchestraOrder your tickets today!

BEGINS NOVEMBER 29

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NOV 28ThanksgivingDay

NOV 29Barber, Copland & The Common Man8 p.m.

NOV 30Barber, Copland & The Common Man8 p.m.

1Barber, Copland & The Common Man3 p.m.

PNC Musical Rainbow Music of Chanukah The Temple-Tifereth Israel12:30 p.m.

2 3 4 5Beethoven, Uchida and Fleisher 7:30 p.m.

6Beethoven, Uchida and Fleisher 8 p.m.

7Beethoven, Uchida and Fleisher 8 p.m.

8 9 10 11CELEBRITY SERIES Natalie Cole 8 p.m.

12 13Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 7:30 p.m.PNC Musical Rainbow Christmas Brass Quintet10 a.m.

14Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.PNC Musical Rainbow Christmas Brass Quintet11 a.m.

15Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 2:30 p.m.

16 17 18CELEBRITY SERIES Home Alone 7:30 p.m.

19Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 7:30 p.m.

20Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 7:30 p.m.

21Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

22Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

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For Groups of 10 or more – call 216-231-7493 or email groupsales@clevelandorchestra.com

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

NOV 28ThanksgivingDay

NOV 29Barber, Copland & The Common Man8 p.m.

NOV 30Barber, Copland & The Common Man8 p.m.

1Barber, Copland & The Common Man3 p.m.

PNC Musical Rainbow Music of Chanukah The Temple-Tifereth Israel12:30 p.m.

2 3 4 5Beethoven, Uchida and Fleisher 7:30 p.m.

6Beethoven, Uchida and Fleisher 8 p.m.

7Beethoven, Uchida and Fleisher 8 p.m.

8 9 10 11CELEBRITY SERIES Natalie Cole 8 p.m.

12 13Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 7:30 p.m.PNC Musical Rainbow Christmas Brass Quintet10 a.m.

14Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.PNC Musical Rainbow Christmas Brass Quintet11 a.m.

15Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 2:30 p.m.

16 17 18CELEBRITY SERIES Home Alone 7:30 p.m.

19Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 7:30 p.m.

20Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 7:30 p.m.

21Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

22Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

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LUNCH WITH SANTADEC 14, 15, 21, & 22

The whole family is sure to enjoy a very special luncheon at Severance Restaurant hosted by Santa himself. Enjoy

holiday treats and a festive, seasonal meal with the man in red, prior to afternoon Christmas concert performances.

Reservations are required. Please call 216-231-7373.”

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CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CONCERTSDEC 13 — Friday at 7:30 p.m.* CSU, W DEC 14 — Saturday at 2:30 p.m.* CSU DEC 14 — Saturday at 7:30 p.m.* DEC 15 — Sunday at 2:30 p.m.* C DEC 19 — Thursday at 7:30 p.m.*

DEC 20 — Friday at 7:30 p.m.* Y DEC 21 — Saturday at 2:30 p.m.* C DEC 21 — Saturday at 7:30 p.m.* Y DEC 22 — Sunday at 2:30 p.m.* C DEC 22 — Sunday at 7:30 p.m.* Y

Celebrate the holiday season with The Cleveland Orchestra and Choruses in these annual offerings of music for the season, including sing-alongs and a very special guest — all in the festive Yuletide splendor of Severance Hall.

The Cleveland Orchestra Robert Porco, conductorCleveland Orchestra Chorus* Cleveland Orchestra Children’s ChorusC Members of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth ChorusY Cleveland State University ChoraleCSU

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NATALIE COLEWITH THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA

DEC 11 — Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.

Beloved nine-time Grammy-winner Natalie Cole joins The Cleveland Orchestra for a magical and memorable one-night-only performance. Cole, an internationally acclaimed Pop, R&B, and Jazz legend, performs audience favorites and holiday hits in an evening of sultry and sophisticated classics. Natalie has just released a new album featuring timeless Latin hits, Natalie Cole En Español.

Sponsored by: RPM International Inc.

Severance Restaurant is open for this concert. Reservations are highly recommended. Call 216-231-7373 or visit clevelandorchestra.com.

CELEBRITY SERIES

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HOME ALONEProjected on a large screen above the stage, with live accompaniment by The Cleveland Orchestra

DEC 18 — Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

The Cleveland Orchestra David Newman, conductor Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus

A true holiday favorite, this classic comedy comes to Severance Hall for one night only and features renowned composer John Williams’s delightful score performed live by The Cleveland Orchestra. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!Sponsored by: PNC

Home Alone © 1990 Twentieth Century Fox. All rights reserved.

Severance Restaurant is open for this concert. Reservations are highly recommended. Call 216-231-7373 or visit clevelandorchestra.com.

CELEBRITY SERIES

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BARBER, COPLAND & THE COMMON MANNOV 29 — Friday at 8:00 p.m. NOV 30 — Saturday at 8:00 p.m. DEC 1 — Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

The Cleveland Orchestra Marin Alsop, conductor David Fray, pianoBARBER Essay No. 2 SCHUMANN Piano Concerto COPLAND Symphony No. 3

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Severance Restaurant is open for these concerts. Reservations are highly recommended. Call 216-231-7373 or visit clevelandorchestra.com.

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BEETHOVEN, UCHIDA AND FLEISHERDEC 5 — Thursday at 7:30 p.m. DEC 6 — Friday at 8:00 p.m. DEC 7 — Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

The Cleveland Orchestra Leon Fleisher, conductor Mitsuko Uchida, pianoMENDELSSOHN Overture: The Hebrides BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 2 BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3

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Offered as part of the Under 18s Free program, supported by the Maltz Family Foundation.

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Endowed by the Pysht Fund

PNC MUSICAL RAINBOWS For young people and their familiesCleveland Orchestra musicians and guests perform short solo selections and kid-friendly tunes, celebrating the music of the season.

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One youth admission

free with each adult ticket purchased

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MUSIC OF CHANUKAH THIS CONCERT TAKES PLACE AT The Temple-Tifereth Israel 26000 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122

DEC 1 — Sunday at 12:30 p.m.

Carolyn Warner, violin & piano Stephen Warner, violin Cantor Kathryn Wolfe Sebo, host

CHRISTMAS BRASS QUINTETSeverance Hall

DEC 13 — Friday at 10:00 a.m. DEC 14 — Saturday at 11:00 a.m.

Michael Miller, trumpet Jack Sutte, trumpet Hans Clebsch, horn Richard Stout, trombone Kenneth Heinlein, tuba Maryann Nagel, host

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THIS SEASON, GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC!

10 Admissions $135Lawn TickeT Book

Gift Certificates can be used to purchase tickets to performances, or merchandise at the Cleveland Orchestra Store.

Special Holiday Price —$135 FOR 10 Lawn Tickets plus two Pavilion upgrades. Hurry — offer expires 12/31/13

HOME ALONE DEC 18 WED at 7:30 p.m.

CASABLANCA FEB 14 FRI at 8 p.m.

PSYCHO APR 22 TUE at 7:30 p.m.

THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA

NIGHT AT THE MOVIES PACKAGE3 Classic Films with live accompaniment by The Cleveland Orchestra!

It’s movie magic with The Cleveland Orchestra! Experience a night at the cinema as you never have before … the film projected on the big screen at Severance Hall and the legendary Cleveland Orchestra performing the score LIVE.

Receive one performance free when you buy all 3! Packages start at just $72.

THE MOZART EXPERIENCE APR 6 SUN at 3 p.m.

THE COMPOSER IS DEAD MAY 16 FRI at 7:30 p.m.

THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA

FAMILY CONCERT PACKAGE2 popular concerts, designed for young people ages 7 & up.A perfect introduction to orchestral music.

They’re perfect for families – and now, free for kids under 18! Experience the music of Mozart & author Lemony Snicket’s humorous tour of the four families of orchestral instruments – along with freeinteractive pre-concert activities beginning one hour before each performance.Buy two concerts for just $20!

One youth admission free with each adult ticket purchased

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Sponsored by: Giant Eagle Foundation

2014 BLOSSOM LAWN TICKET BOOKS

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GIFT CERTIFICATES

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The Cleveland Orchestra in Performance: Beethoven Symphony No. 9Franz Welser-Möst conducts The Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, and international soloists in this Deutsche Grammophon recording of Beethoven’s joyous Ninth, recorded live in Severance Hall. $20.00

PLUS HUNDREDS OF OTHER UNIQUE HOLIDAY GIFTS!

My First Classical Music Book For ages 5 and up.Give the young people in your life their first classical music book! Learn where you hear music, who writes it, and what the instruments sound like. $12.99

PERFECT GIFTS for the Holidays!

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The Cleveland Orchestra in Performance: Bruckner Symphony No. 4 Experience the thrill of The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Möst’s performance in your own home with this DVD recording of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 captured in the historic Abbey of Saint Florian in Austria.

$27.84

PLUS HUNDREDS OF OTHER UNIQUE HOLIDAY GIFTS!

HOLIDAY STORE HOURS Monday - Friday, Nov. 29 - Dec. 23, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., and before, during, and after concerts. 216-231-7478

*Redemptions by telephone are not accepted. This coupon cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotional offer. This coupon has no cash value, cannot be redeemed for cash, and cannot be used toward the purchase of media or clearance items. 2013 Christmas Silver Bells are not included in this offer.

CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA MERCHANDISE, MUSICAL GIFTS, WINTER APPAREL, & MORE!

10% OFF*MERCHANDISEOffer expires 12/23/2013

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