Orchestra Noir brings hip-hop and R&B classical fusion to Cleveland May 9

Orchestra Noir brings hip-hop and R&B classical fusion to Cleveland May 9

CLEVELAND, Ohio --When many folks think of orchestras the immediate images and stereotypes that appear are of stone-faced instrumentalists in black suits and gowns staring at sheet music as they wail away on their instruments, led by an equally formal-suited leader dramatically waving and pointing a baton in tempo to the stately and staid music, often written centuries ago by men who may have worn powdered wigs.

DIARY, Weekend, May 9-11, 2025 - Cleveland Classical

by Daniel Hathaway HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: Some highlights in a busy weekend (see all events and details in our Concert Listings): The Cleveland Orchestra continues its unveiling of Allison Loggins-Hull’s Grit. Grace. Glory. (a co-commission, composer pictured) on Friday at 11 am, and Saturday at 8. A Heights Arts Close Encounters open rehearsal on Friday at […]