The Cleveland Orchestra: Alan Gilbert & Augustin Hadelich - Bartok

The Cleveland Orchestra: Alan Gilbert & Augustin Hadelich - Bartok at Severance Music Center

Ever heard a violin sound like it was arguing with an entire orchestra—and winning? Bartók’s Second Violin Concerto gives Augustin Hadelich exactly that kind of challenge. One minute the line seems to float; the next, it cuts through with an edge you can almost feel. At Severance, that push and pull is the reason to be in the room.

The performance gains even more shape from its companions. Dalit Warshaw’s Responses brings a contemporary voice into the room, while Debussy’s Images opens the door to a different kind of orchestral imagination—one built on atmosphere, dance rhythms, and shifting sound. Together, the program gives Cleveland listeners more than a single headline work; it offers three distinct musical worlds, each with its own pulse.

For fans who care about what a great hall can do, that matters. Severance Music Center is the Cleveland Orchestra’s home, and this kind of program is made for the hall’s close focus and rich detail. You’re not just hearing a violin concerto; you’re hearing Bartók’s colors, Gilbert’s direction, and Hadelich’s playing meet in a place where every turn of phrase can register.

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