Equally at home in the symphonic pops and classical world, Carl Topilow, founding conductor of the renowned Cleveland Pops Orchestra, combines decades of experience as conductor, clarinetist, and entertainer, presenting innovative concerts in both the pops and classical spheres.

Music Director and Conductor, The Cleveland Pops Orchestra

Music Director and Conductor, Firelands Symphony Orchestra

Music Advisor, National Repertory Orchestra

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Upcoming Concerts

 

Sun., Dec. 1 at 2pm & 7pm

A Jolly Holiday with the Pops

Cleveland Pops Orchestra

Cleveland, Ohio

Sun., Dec. 8 at 4pm

Home for the Holidays

Firelands Symphony Orchestra

Sandusky, Ohio

Sat., Feb. 1 at 7:30pm

Music of Motown

Cleveland Pops Orchestra

Cleveland, Ohio

Sat., Feb. 8 at 7:30pm

The Texas Tenors

Firelands Symphony Orchestra

Sandusky, Ohio

 

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Cleveland Pops Announces 24-25 Season

Check out the new Pops Season!

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Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Western Music with New March Concert Performances

The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra is continuing its dynamic new series of extraordinary 2024 concert performances. With about 50 musicians from Lake County and all over the world, their musical talents are brought right here to you each year.

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Guest Conductor and Pianist Revealed For No Name Pops' Peter Nero Tribute Concert

Special guest conductor, Carl Topilow, and renowned pianist George Burton, will appear at the No Name Pops’ upcoming concert, Timeless: A Tribute to the Legacy of Peter Nero. The concert will take place at the Kimmel Center on April 20 at 3 p.m. What makes their participation in this performance significant is that they both worked with Peter Nero and were inspired by his talent. Tickets range in price from $51 to $121 and can be purchased at www.ensembleartsphilly.org or by calling 215-893-1999.

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Romantic music is in the air

The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra is ready to launch into 2024 with a series of extraordinary concert performances to celebrate love.

On January 18 and 19, the two concerts feature a creative rough and tumble musical performance in the “From Russia with Love” series.

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Firelands Symphony Holiday Pops Concert to Feature Jazz Twist

The Firelands Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Carl Topilow, will present its annual holiday pops concert at 4 p.m., Dec. 10, at Sawmill Creek Convention Center, 400 Sawmill Creek Drive in Huron.

This year’s family holiday concert is titled “A Peppermint Twist Christmas” and features favorite holiday classics, as well as non-traditional holiday songs for a sweet twist, according to a news release.

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Firelands Symphony Orchestra season opener features Sinta Sax Quartet

The Firelands Symphony Orchestra opens its 2023-24 concert season with the concert Sax in the City at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 16, at Sawmill Creek Convention Center, 400 Sawmill Creek Drive West in Huron, according to a news release.

The concert will feature the full orchestra, and guest artists The Sinta Sax Quartet, the release said.

“We are delighted to welcome the remarkable Sinta Saxophone Quartet to perform with the Firelands Symphony Orchestra,” said Carl Topilow, music director and conductor in the release. “These musicians will amaze and delight our audience with their virtuosity and musicianship.

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