Cleveland Rocks
Rock 'n' Roll with the Pops. This night brings the best that rock ‘n’ roll and Cleveland have to offer. Including the works of Elvis, Michael Jackson, ABBA, Billy Joel, Tina Turner, Adele and more from the 50s through the 00s performed by Cleveland’s own.
Through Space and Time
Embark on an otherworldly journey through the vast expanse of space from the comfort of your home planet at the Sandusky State Theatre. NASA Glenn in Cleveland, vocalist Connor Bogart O’Brien, and the orchestra will be joining forces. Stunning videos from outer space (supplied by NASA) will accompany selections including Also sprach Zarathustra (used in 2001, A Space Odyssey), Across the Stars from Attack of the Clones, and Mars from The Planets. Vocal selections include The Impossible Dream, Stars, Rocket Man, and Bring Him Home. The orchestra will also play selections from ET, Star Trek, Apollo 13, and more.
Simply Sinatra
The Golden Age of Sinatra.
One of the greatest 20th century American pop musicians. Grammy Nominated Vocalist, Steve Lippia joins the Pops for a night filled with music spanning Frank Sinatra’s incredible 60-year career.
This is Home
Enjoy the music of America with selections by John Williams, Aaron Copland, and Leonard Bernstein, along with Samuel Barber's Concerto for Violin played by world renowned violinist Andres Cardenes.
Decades of Delight
Vocalist Capathia Jenkins joins the Pops as we relive the timeless hits from America’s best songwriters, including Neil Diamond, Simon & Garfunkel, Carole King, Henry Mancini, Burt Bacharach, & more. Plus, to close out the night, a special salute to our armed forces & first responders.
Beethoven’s Ninth
Join us for a special evening filled with Beethoven’s most beloved pieces, including the iconic Symphony No. 9, featuring the famous Ode to Joy. Our talented guest vocalists will deliver beautiful solos, accompanied by the orchestra and chorale, bringing Beethoven’s music to life. From the uplifting Hallelujah from Christ on the Mount of Olives to the dramatic Leonore Overture No. 3, this performance celebrates Beethoven’s timeless legacy and musical genius, right here at home.
The Envelope Please…
Get award-season ready as we honor past and present Oscar nominees and winners of “Best Picture” and “Best Score”, including selections from Rocky, E.T., James Bond, Barbie, Titanic, Lord of the Rings, The Godfather, and more.
Love in the Air
Celebrate your valentine with a concert dedicated to love. The full orchestra will perform great songs of love and passion, including Mendelssohn’s Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, a symphonic poem based on Shakespeare’s play. The concert also features a variety of love songs in a variety of genres, and solos from FSO musicians Victor Beyens (violin), Emily Laurance (harp), Julia Simpson (oboe), and Kimberly Zaleski (flute). Guest vocalist Natalie Green provides the air of love with songs from the Great American Songbook.
Music of Motown
Celebrating 65 years of Motown. Hear hits from legendary Motown groups including The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Jacksons, Earth Wind & Fire & more when we take the stage with The Legacy to pay homage to the best of soul.
Winter Wonderland Family Concert
The FSO presents their annual family concert. At 3 p.m., children and their families can enjoy free hands-on crafts, musical activities, and more. At 4 p.m., a family friendly concert will feature songs with a fun winter theme.
While the concert is free and open to the public, free-will donations will be accepted.