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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Experimental and romantic music clash at Cleveland Orchestra concert

Ellie Rambo, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 22, 2016

The Severance Hall stage was crowded with musicians last week as the orchestra prepared to perform Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony. The seats were also filled—it was clear that the program appealed to...

The Cleveland Orchestra performs at Severance Hall, where last week they featured soloist Leonidas Kavakos.

World-renowned violinist joins Cleveland Orchestra for Rachmaninoff concert

Eddie Kerekes, Staff Reporter November 13, 2015

Case Western Reserve University often advertises to prospective students that one of the best orchestras in the world plays almost every weekend just off of campus. But some students do not take advantage...

The Cleveland Orchestra began their season with An Alpine Symphony.

Cleveland Orchestra begins season at Severance

Darcy Martinez, Contributing Reporter October 2, 2015

The Cleveland Orchestra opened their 2015-2016 season on Thursday, Sept. 24 with “An Alpine Symphony,” an intense and dynamic performance. Conductor Franz Welser-Möst described the piece as an exploration...

Local January events

Sanjana Krishnakumar, Contributing Reporter January 16, 2015

Show: “Disney on Ice Presents Frozen” Location: Quicken Loans Arena Dates: Jan. 9-18 Tickets: $20+ See your friends Olaf and Elsa figure skate at the Q. Get your tickets today for the “Disney...

The Cleveland Orchestra offers deals for students

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter August 9, 2014

Did you know that 19,838 students attended performances at both Blossom and Severance Hall last year? That’s probably because Severance Hall offers CWRU students some of the best deals there are around...

Severance offers orchestra discounts to CWRU students.

Severance offers orchestra discounts to CWRU students.

Anne Nickoloff, Music Reporter November 2, 2012

Walking into Severance Hall is a different and sometimes new experience for most college students. Opposite the loud, grungy, and often smelly venues like Peabody's and the Grog Shop, a regal atmosphere...

B.o.B Versus Berloiz

B.o.B Versus Berloiz

Anne Nickoloff, Music Reporter October 5, 2012

While many Case Western Reserve University students were donning their school colors for the Homecoming football game, I wore my best dress for my first Cleveland Orchestra concert. Severance Hall...

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