AP 10.30.13


You've all heard Beethoven's Symphony No. 9. You probably haven't heard another of his big choral works, the rarely performed Mass in C Major. The Cleveland Orchestra is taking it on this week with a cast of singers that includes the Severance Hall debut of soprano Luba Orgonasova [pictured]. Thu 10/31 & Sat 11/2.

* Guitarist Dan Bankhurst just won an international finger-style competition in Kentucky. He's back home to introduce his debut album at Nighttown. Wed 10/30.
* Local newgrass trio Honeybucket debuts its first album on its second anniversary. Thu 10/31.
* Oberlin faculty harpist Yolanda Kondonassis presents Ravel chamber concert at Finney Chapel. Tue 11/5.
* The Ohio City Singers kick off the Yuletide with new disc at the Southside. Fri 11/1.
* Guitarist Manuel Barrueco joins Cuarteto Casals at Plymouth Church. Tue 10/29.
* Folkie Deborah Van Kleef plays the stacks at Loganberry Books. Fri 11/1.

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