Cleveland Akron, OH, August 6, 2026 —

Cleveland’s cultural landscape is set for a vibrant weekend, featuring a diverse array of artistic events including the culmination of the Cooper International Violin Competition, The Cleveland Orchestra’s engaging performances, and a significant operatic and ballet production by local ensembles.

The prestigious Cooper International Violin Competition will reach its climax this weekend at Oberlin’s Warner Concert Hall, where semi-finalists and finalists will compete. The competition draws talented young violinists from around the globe, showcasing emerging virtuosos.

Audiences can experience The Cleveland Orchestra in two distinct settings. At Severance Music Center, the orchestra will perform a live-to-screen accompaniment to the popular film “How to Train Your Dragon”. Additionally, performances featuring hits by various artists are scheduled at Blossom Music Center, offering a different program for music lovers.

In a notable collaboration, The Cleveland Opera and Cleveland Ballet are joining forces to present Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s opera “Mitridate, rè di Ponto”. This production will take place at the First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland, marking a significant event for the city’s opera and ballet communities.

Further enriching the weekend’s musical offerings, pianist Kamil Pacholec is slated to perform a recital featuring the works of renowned composers Chopin, Liszt, and Debussy. His performances are scheduled at two locations: the Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus and the Federated Church in Chagrin Falls.



Story summarized from the original created by ClevelandClassical Staff on www.clevescene.com, see more information here.

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