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SCOTLAND AND STRINGS
Orchestra Concert
Sunday, October 26, 2025
4 p.m.
Sawmill Creek Convention Center
Guest Artists:
Annelle K. Gregory, violin
The season opens with a tribute to the spirit of Scotland. From misty moors to highland anthems, immerse yourself in the stirring sounds of the FSO and guest violinist Annelle K. Gregory, 1st Prize & Audience Choice Award winner of the 2017 National Sphinx Competition. Featuring Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy, Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3, “Scottish”, and iconic melodies like Scotland the Brave, this vibrant season opener—complete with bagpiper—blends classical elegance with Celtic fire. | BUY TICKETS |
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FREEDOM AND FLOURISHES
Orchestra Concert
Sunday, November 16, 2025
4 p.m.
Sawmill Creek Convention Center
Guest Artists:
Maxim Lando, piano
Experience the sweeping beauty of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, brought to life by Piano Cleveland artist and Cleveland International Piano Competition Medalist Maxim Lando. Combining lush Romantic-era music with themes of honor, memory, and reflection, we celebrate our veterans and active military personnel with John Williams’ Liberty Fanfare and Aaron Copland’s A Lincoln Portrait. | BUY TICKETS |
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SONGS OF THANKSGIVING
Chorale Concert
Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
The annual Songs of Thanksgiving concerts are a special musical experience celebrating the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday through beautiful choral works and stories. This year’s program theme is “From Hope, Gratitude”: acclaim through musical scenes the hope and gratitude of family and friendship found during this special time of year. | BUY TICKETS |
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HOLIDAYS AND HARMONIES
Orchestra & Chorale Concert
Sunday, December 14, 2025
2:30 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m.
Sawmill Creek Convention Center
Guest Artists:
Darryl Lewis, vocalist
The joy of the holiday season will be in full swing with festive favorites, sing-along classics, and choral music from around the world. Guest baritone Darryl Lewis brings a rich, velvety tone and charismatic presence to this beloved holiday tradition. Together with the orchestra and chorale, expect a heartwarming celebration for the whole family and community (and a few holiday surprises along the way)! | BUY TICKETS |
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INTONATIONS AND ITALIA
Orchestra & Chorale Concert
Sunday, February 15, 2026
4 p.m.
Sawmill Creek Convention Center
Guest Artists:
Jonathan Kaufman, vocalist
Journey to the heart of Italy through music! Acclaimed tenor Jonathan Kaufman and the FSO Chorale lend their voices to this program of Italian-inspired works, transporting audiences with the romance of opera and the drama of classical masterpieces. In addition to well-known melodies such as O Sole Mio, Come Back to Sorrento, and famous arias, we explore Italy’s great musical influence with Tchaikovsky’s Capriccio Italienne and Mendelssohn’s Saltarello from his Fourth Symphony, “Italian”. Whether soaring arias or lush orchestral textures, this concert celebrates the passion of Italian culture. | BUY TICKETS |
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SYMPHONY ROCKS
Orchestra Concert
Saturday, March 14, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Sawmill Creek Convention Center
Guest Artists:
Lauren Berry, Connor Bogart O’Brien, and Natalie Green, vocalists
This night brings the best of rock ‘n’ roll to your Firelands Symphony Orchestra! This special pops concert includes the works of Elvis, Michael Jackson, ABBA, Billy Joel, Tina Turner, Adele, and more from the 1950’s through the 2000’s. This program, created by The Cleveland Pops, will also feature vocalists Lauren Berry, Connor Bogart O’Brien, and Natalie Green in a high-energy fusion of symphonic sound and rock-and-roll hits! | BUY TICKETS |
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CHARLIE CHAPLIN CINEMA CONCERT
Orchestra Concert
Saturday, April 11, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Sawmill Creek Convention Center
Featuring the films:
“Shoulder Arms” and “A Dog’s Life”
Join us for our first ever cinema concert! Step back into the silent film era as members of the Firelands Symphony Orchestra perform live scores to two Charlie Chaplin classics: Shoulder Arms and A Dog’s Life. This unique concert showcases the music as the starring voice—perfectly syncing to Chaplin’s iconic onscreen moments. A magical evening for film lovers and music fans alike. | BUY TICKETS |
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ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN
Chorale Concert
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 4 p.m.
Ernsthausen Performing Arts Center
From the unbelievable classics where we learned to dream the impossible dreams, to the rich anthems where everyone deserves a chance to fly, the FSO Chorale celebrates 100 years of Broadway! Joined with a series of friends, the chorale sings the sounds of Rodgers & Hammerstein to Wicked and beyond, highlighting the incredible landscape of the Golden Stage that’s enriched lives and touched hearts for generations. | BUY TICKETS |