Tapestry of Virtuosity
and Folklore
Saturday, March 1 | 7:30 PM
Church of the Covenant
Afendi Yusuf, Clarinet
Amy Zoloto, Basset Horn
Woven into the fabric of cultural Cleveland.
For 15 years we have been from Cleveland, for Cleveland, presenting the remarkable artistry of world-class talent with a hometown connection. The threads of our creative tapestry weave together a fascinating combination of unique repertoire, exciting soloists, and evocative collaborations with neighboring musical groups.
Spring Season 2025
TAPESTRY OF VIRTUOSITY AND FOLKLORE
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Church of the Covenant
University Circle
Afendi Yusuf, Clarinet
Amy Zoloto, Basset Horn
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Join us for an evening of dynamic and diverse classical works, beginning with Paul Hindemith’s Five Pieces for String Orchestra, a vibrant exploration of harmony and texture that showcases Hindemith’s inventive spirit. Next, experience the charm and brilliance of Felix Mendelssohn’s Konzertstücke Nos. 1 & 2, featuring virtuosic clarinet and basset horn solos — performed by The Cleveland Orchestra’s Afendi Yusuf and Amy Zoloto — that dance and sing with Mendelssohn’s signature lyrical warmth. Concluding the program is Alberto Ginastera’s Variaciones Concertantes, a powerful and colorful work steeped in Argentine folk rhythms, offering a rich tapestry of instrumental solos and orchestral grandeur.
KNITTED VOICES OF JUSTICE AND FAITH: I BELIEVE!
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Trinity Cathedral
Downtown Cleveland
Collaboration with Cleveland Chamber Choir
Katherine Jolly, Soloist
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Our season concludes with BlueWater Chamber Orchestra joining forces with our city’s premier Cleveland Chamber Choir. Margaret Bond’s Credo sets to music the profound text of W.E.B. DuBois, the pioneering sociologist, civil rights activist, and co-founder of the NAACP. Mozart’s great Mass in C minor captivates with its timeless elegance and intricate arrangements. The program features soprano Katherine Jolly in both works, an accomplished singer who has appeared on opera stages throughout the country and is the winner of the prestigious Metropolitan Opera National Council Grand Finals. Together, these works explore themes of belief, struggle, and the transcendent power of the human spirit.
Charles Edward McGuire, PhD, from Oberlin College & Conservatory, will present a pre-concert talk, 45 minutes prior to the performance.
BlueWater Chamber Orchestra is committed to expanding the boundaries of what a chamber orchestra can be.
Committed to welcoming new audiences while serving established chamber music aficionados, BlueWater celebrates the luminous world of inspiring chamber orchestra music. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Daniel Meyer we’re conducting an era of lively creative performance and educational experiences. Reaching out to listeners via neighborhood-based programs that bring classical music directly to their doors, we perform at various venues across the region.
From Cleveland. For Cleveland.
