September 18, Sunday, "Cellists of the Past" audio/video show. Our first Fall
program was a very special one, presented
by Gary Stucka, current cellist in the Chicago Symphony, and former cellist in
The Cleveland Orchestra. Gary provided a multi-media tour of important cellists of the 20th
century, narrating screen-projected photographs and very rare antique video,
accompanied by numerous audio samples. Venue: Judson Manor Ballroom
UPCOMING:
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January 8, Sunday, 2 pm: Scholarship Winners' RecitalGuaranteed,
as always, to be an inspiring afternoon.
Come hear the winners of the CCS 2011 Scholarship Competition: Collegiate
Division and the Agnew Prize for Bach: Christopher Irvine;Senior Division: Hannah
Moses;Junior
Division: Henry Shapard;Elementary
Division: Matthew Fields.Hear some of Ohio’s best young
cellists! Venue: The Music
Settlement, 11125 Magnolia Drive (in University Circle), Cleveland. Tickets: free
to CCS members, $5 for non-members.
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February 5, Sunday, 2-4 pm: i Cellisti! - featuring Pizzicato 4
Our very popular annual
cello ensemble extravaganza expands this season to include a silent auction immediately
after the concert. Pizzicato 4, a
cello quartet comprised of CCS members Nick Diodore, Heidi Albert, Ida Mercer,
and Derek Snyder,
will delight with a blend of contemporary sounds, from tangos to jazz to rock –
as well as a spicy blend of classics.
Pizzicato 4 will be joined by a collection of Cleveland’s best young
cellists for a grand finale cello choir that will be sure to enthrall. And the silent auction will be like no other,
featuring jewelry, woodworking, artwork, and a variety of handcrafts, all made
by CCS members and friends. Experiences
and opportunities also will be auctioned: cello lessons, an afternoon of cello
duets performed at a time and place of your choosing, a behind-the-scenes tour
of a string repair and luthier shop,
to list a few. Listen to a great concert of cello ensemble music, and then
support a great cause: proceeds from ticket and auction sales provide the funds
for the CCS Scholarships! Venue: The
Music Settlement, 11125 Magnolia Drive (in University Circle), Cleveland. Tickets:
$10 suggested donation at the door, or consider becoming a $100 i
Cellisti! patron. Arrive early
for best seats.
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April 22, Sunday, noon – 5 pm: Annual CCS Scholarship Competition Cellists from all over Northeast Ohio will compete
for scholarships in four age categories: elementary, junior, senior, and collegiate. Entrants,
please note that the application deadline is March 15, 2012 (see the CCS
website, below, for details as the event approaches).
Venue: the Music Settlement, 11125 Magnolia Drive (in University
Circle), Cleveland. A small number of
places will be offered at $25 to CCS members wishing to observe the auditions:
call us if you are interested.
Click here to see or download a recap of our 2010-2011 season, and here for a recap of the 2009-2010 season.
For more information regarding any of these events or to join the Cleveland Cello Society, call Ida Mercer 216-921-3480
