Immerse yourself in beautiful music in intimate settings and mingle with other chamber music lovers over appetizers, wine and dessert. Meet BlueWater Chamber Orchestra musicians who live and work in our community and whom you hear at BlueWater concerts.
“A concert is like taking somebody on a journey and having a conversation.”
— Daniel Meyer, Artistic Director and Conductor
Our intimate dialogue with Cleveland audiences continues with an engaging 16th season. We’ve invited a notable group of talented collaborators to explore the many ways music moves and connects us all. From dramatic dance to sparkling soloists, each concert offers a passionate exploration of the natural give-and-take inherent in any genuine exchange of ideas. Come experience the remarkable artistry of world-class talent with a hometown connection.
Spring Season 2026
Handel's Messiah—Cleveland Ballet
March 20–22, 2026
March 20 | 10:30 AM & 7:00 PM
March 21 | 7:00PM
March 22 | 2:00PM
KeyBank State Theatre
Playhouse Square
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Experience Handel’s Messiah like never before in this stunning ballet adaptation, featuring BlueWater Chamber Orchestra with Cleveland Chamber Choir performing the renowned masterpiece. The production follows the biblical narrative, from the prophecy of Christ’s birth to his crucifixion and triumphant resurrection. An immersive performance where live music and dance are intertwined.
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
Saturday, March 28, 2026
7:30 PM
Church of the Covenant
University Circle
A musical dialogue with an Eastern European flair inspires our March concert. 1999 Cleveland International Piano Competition winner and 2001 Van Cliburn Silver Medalist Antonio Pompa-Baldi solos with BlueWater in Kabalevsky’s Concerto No. 4, “Prague,” with its nod to Bohemian sensibilities and its many quotes from Czech folk music.
Slavic spirit continues with Mozart’s inventive Symphony No. 38 in D Major, “Prague.” Czech composer Leoš Janáček’s Suite for Strings opens this intriguing, rewarding evening as we explore the 23-year-old’s earliest composition for large ensemble.
RUSTIC REVERIE
Saturday, May 2, 2026
7:30 PM
Church of the Covenant
University Circle
Sunday, May 3, 2026
3:00 PM
Lake Erie College
Morley Music Hall
Painesville
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Cleveland Heights native soprano Midori Marsh returns to her home church to perform with BlueWater in Canteloube’s magical Songs of the Auvergne, with its lush melodies from the heart of rural France. Ms. Marsh has won considerable acclaim with the Canadian Opera Company, performing in major roles across the country, as well as appearing as soloist in orchestral works. The musical conversation begins in the American countryside with Farm Journal by Douglas Moore, a piece bursting with humor, wit and down-home charm. We wrap up the dialogue with Haydn’s Symphony No. 99 in E-flat Major, brimming with evocative folk-inspired tunes, rhythms, and dances. Join us and savor a pastoral respite.
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.
