Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Light and dark battle it out in Schumann’s Second Symphony, composed during a time of great personal crisis but still bubbling with humor and good spirits. Conductor Kazuki Yamada pairs this with Stravinsky’s stunningly imaginative settings of biblical Psalms, sung by the Blossom Festival Chorus. Inspired by Aboriginal myths, Takemitsu’s Dreamtime opens the program on a reflective note perfect for a summer evening.

For more information, visit: clevelandorchestra.com/events/schumanns-second-symphony