by Jarrett Hoffman
IN THIS EDITION:
•Today: two solo recitals, three chamber programs, some light opera, and an orchestra concert
•Announcements: a grant program from National Endowment for the Arts, and submissions for the Ohio Creativity Trail
•Almanac: American pianist-conductor Antonia Brico and Dutch composer Henk Badings
by Jarrett Hoffman
IN THIS EDITION:
•Today: a lecture on improvisation at Oberlin Baroque Performance Institute and a recital by Nigel North (pictured) at Cleveland Lute Fest
•Announcements: a webinar on analytics for organizations in the area, an arts & culture networking event, and extended auditions from Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra
•Almanac: “The Fatal Dance Manias of Medieval Europe”
by Jarrett Hoffman
IN THIS EDITION:
•Today: organist Robert Myers at Trinity Lutheran, The Sound of Music at OLO, and Juneteenth events throughout the region
•Celebrating the holiday: the history around this date, including the “grandmother of Juneteenth” (pictured) and her decades-long push for it to be federally recognized
by Jarrett Hoffman
IN THIS EDITION:
•Today: SalonEra concludes Season 4 with the music of Margaret Bonds and Florence Price in “Gilded-Age Chicago”
•Announcements: honors for a trio of locals and recent grads
•Almanac: Stravinsky at the White House with JFK
by Jarrett Hoffman
The 45th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland will be held in Playhouse Square from Thursday-Saturday, June 20-22. And as always, the schedule is stuffed full in the most wonderful way.
The centerpiece is the indoor lineup of national and international artists, but there are also the outdoor stages showcasing regional musicians as well as students. Not to mention the meet-the-artist talks, jam sessions, and all the activities aimed at kids — plus, speaking of a festival that is stuffed full, the cooking demonstrations and the array of food trucks.
I spoke to JazzFest director Terri Pontremoli to unpack everything in store. We began with the indoor lineup (tickets here), which kicks off on June 20 at 8:00 pm with the a cappella group Take Six, known for their blend of gospel, jazz, R&B, and pop. I noted to Pontremoli how their undeniably fun, charismatic style makes for a great opener — just as vocalist Ledisi, considering all the power and spirit in her voice and her stage presence, is the perfect closer (June 22 at 9:00 pm).
by Jarrett Hoffman
IN THIS EDITION:
•Today: organist Florence Mustric in “Inspired by Jazz,” Ohio Light Opera presents Guys and Dolls (pictured), and ChamberFest Cleveland opens its season with “Sacred and Profane”
•Interesting reads: ClevelandClassical in the news
•Announcements: Akron Symphony’s Summer Parks Concerts, a new music director at Heights Chamber Orchestra (and auditions announced), and the open position of Donor Relations Coordinator at Cleveland Chamber Choir
•Almanac: several British anniversaries, from Knussen to Ireland and Britten (not Britain)
by Jarrett Hoffman
IN THIS EDITION:
•Cleveland Orchestra: a new recording and a promotion on the podium
•A film concerning the life of Shostakovich in Soviet Russia
•Almanac: reflecting on Frederick Delius on the anniversary of his passing
by Jarrett Hoffman
IN THIS EDITION:
•Today: Tubist Cristina Cutts (pictured) at the Cleveland Trombone Seminar
•Announcements: Heights Arts seeks ensembles for 2025 programming, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture seeks panelists for grant review, and a deadline for grant eligibility check from CAC
•Interesting read: Magic Flute meets silent film
•Almanac: Daniel Pinkham
by Jarrett Hoffman
IN THIS EDITION:
•Today: Cleveland Trombone Seminar recital featuring Peter Ellefson (pictured)
•Announcements: a South Arts workshop on the role of arts in climate adaptation and migration, a fiddle workshop with Paul Kirk at The Music Settlement, University of Akron’s TubaSummer 2024, and a new face in the band program at U of A
•Almanac: Florence Price
by Jarrett Hoffman
IN THIS EDITION:
•Announcements: Modern Snare Drum Competition announces winners (pictured along with the judges), deadline for KSU’s Roy Minoff Composition Competition, and a Low Brass Excerpt Fest at University of Akron
•Interesting read: a student’s initiative to bring sensory inclusivity to BW
•Almanac: Iannis Xenakis, life intersections with his Pléïades, and “playing ugly”