Dec 14 - 23 2018
Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concerts

Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concerts

Presented by The Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Music Center

Celebrate the holiday season with The Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus in these annual offerings of music for the Christmas Season, including sing-alongs and guest choruses.  New this year, Jamie Farr (M*A*S*H’s Max Klinger) makes a guest appearance.  All in the festive yuletide splendor of Severance Hall.

The Cleveland Orchestra
Richard Kaufman, conductor
Jamie Farr, narrator
Cleveland Orchestra Chorus*
Cleveland Orchestra Children’s ChorusC
Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus Chamber EnsembleY
Wooster Chorus from The College of WoosterW
University of Akron Chamber ChoirUA

R. BASS – Bellringers’ Holiday
TRAD. – O Come All Ye Faithful
J. RUTTER – “Et Misericordia” from Magnificat
W. WALTON – “Galop Finale” from Music for Children
TRAD. – Sussex Carol†
J.S. BACH – “Jesu, Bleibet Meine Freude“ (Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring) from Cantata 147†
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV –  “Polonaise” from Christmas Eve Suite
R. BASS – Sing We Now of Christmas
HANDEL – “Hallelujah Chorus” From Messiah
G. WYLE – It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
J. WILLIAMS – Star Of Bethlehem from Home Alone
A. SILVESTRI – Suite from Polar Express
R.BASS – The Night Before Christmas
L. ANDERSON – Sleigh Ride
I. BERLIN – White Christmas
A. ADAM – O Holy Night
F. GRUBER – Silent Night
TRAD. – We Wish You a Merry Christmas

† performed on select concerts

Friday, December 14, 2018, at 7:30 p.m.* W
Saturday, December 15, 2018, at 2:30 p.m.* CW
Saturday, December 15, 2018, at 7:30 p.m.* W
Sunday, December 16, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. * C UA
Sunday, December 16, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. * UA
Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. * Y
Friday, December 21, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. *
Saturday, December 22, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. * C
Saturday, December 22, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. * Y
Sunday, December 23, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. * C
Sunday, December 23, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. * Y

Admission Info

For ticket information, click or tap here.

Phone: 216-231-1111

Email: webpatrons@clevelandorchestra.com

Dates & Times

2018/12/14 - 2018/12/23

Additional time info:

Come early for pre-concert entertainment in Severance Hall’s Bogomolny Kozerefski Grand Foyer with members of the Cleveland Orchestra’s choruses, guest choruses, or the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra.

Dining at Severance Hall – Lunch with Santa
Concertgoers attending matinee performances of The Cleveland Orchestra’s Christmas Concerts on December 15, 16, 22, or 23 can enjoy a special holiday lunch with Santa Claus at Severance Restaurant prior to the performance. For reservations, call Severance Restaurant at 216-231-7373 or visit clevelandorchestra.com/plan-your-visit/restaurant/.

Location Info

Severance Music Center

11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106

Parking Info

Campus Center Garage

The Case Western Reserve University Campus Center Garage is located adjacent to Severance Hall, with stair and elevator access to Severance Hall. Event parking in the Campus Center Garage can be purchased for $11 per vehicle when space permits. Please note, however, that the garage often fills up well before concert time and only patrons who purchase pre-paid parking passes are ensured a parking space.


Pre-paid Parking 
in the Campus Center Garage can be purchased in advance for $15 per concert (with guaranteed space).  To purchase online, use either the mini-calendar at the top of every page or from the full calendar, hover or click on a date and then click on the “More Info” button for the concert.  This will take you to the concert page, and on the righthand side, the car icon will show you whether pre-paid parking is available.  Click on the link.  Or, pre-paid parking can also be purchased through the Ticket Office: 216-231-1111.

Additional Parking

Additional event parking is available in the Case Western Reserve University Lot 1 off Euclid Avenue across from Severance Hall; at the University Circle Lot 13A on Adelbert Road; and at the Cleveland Botanical Garden parking garage on East Boulevard.  Space at these lots may be limited during weekday daytime hours.

Parking Map

For a map of parking areas near Severance Hall, (desktop) click here  –  (mobile) click here.

Friday Morning Matinee Parking

Parking for Friday Morning Matinees is extremely limited. For your convenience, bus service is available from these locations:

Shuttle bus service is available from the parking lot at Cedar Hill Baptist Church (12601 Cedar Road, Cleveland Hts.).
Round-trip shuttle service rate: $5 per person. 

Round-trip bus transportation, supported in part by Friends of The Cleveland Orchestra (formerly Women’s Committee of The Cleveland Orchestra), is available from these four locations:
Beachwood Place, Crocker Park, Brecksville, and Summit Mall in Akron.
Round-trip bus service rate: $15 per person ($60 for Friday Morning Series).

Call Ticket Services at 216-231-1111 for more information.