‘Rite of Spring’ Highlights Joffrey Ballet’s Program at Blossom Festival

The Joffrey Ballet in Nijinsky’s “The Rite of Spring”. Photo by Roger Mastroianni. Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio August 17, 2013 Reviewed by Steve Sucato Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet continued its longstanding relationship with The Cleveland Orchestra that began in 1971 with two performances at the orchestra’s summer Blossom Music Festival. Since 2009 the company has made annual appearances with the orchestra in the Cleveland, … Continue reading ‘Rite of Spring’ Highlights Joffrey Ballet’s Program at Blossom Festival

The Cleveland Orchestra announces 2013 Blossom Music Festival

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Orchestra has announced the 2013 Blossom Music Festival season.  The Orchestra will present 19 concerts at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Valley National Park from July 3 – September 1.  Continuing a 40-year tradition, the Blossom season opens with Salute to America concerts with the Blossom Festival Band.  Music Director Franz Welser-Möst conducts three programs at Blossom, including opening night for … Continue reading The Cleveland Orchestra announces 2013 Blossom Music Festival