The Cleveland Orchestra has unveiled its 2025-26 season, marking the 24th year of Music Director Franz Welser-Möst’s acclaimed partnership with the ensemble. The season, running from September 2025 through May 2026 at Severance Music Center, promises a diverse program featuring classical masterpieces, contemporary works, and three Cleveland Orchestra commissions. This season highlights Welser-Möst’s artistic vision, blending tradition with innovation, and celebrates the orchestra’s dedication to cultural enrichment.

Key programming includes Welser-Möst leading Ravel’s “Boléro,” Mahler’s “Das Lied von der Erde,” and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. The season will also feature performances by renowned guest artists such as pianists Daniil Trifonov and Yuja Wang, soprano Asmik Grigorian, and violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja. A significant event will be the fourth annual Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival, themed “Courage,” centered around three performances of Beethoven’s opera “Fidelio.”

Subscriptions for the 2025-26 Severance Classical Season are now on sale, with single tickets available starting August 14, 2025. The orchestra continues its digital presence with Adella.live, offering a variety of online content. The press release also acknowledges the crucial support of institutional partners and donors.

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