Cleveland Orchestra and Alain Lefèvre perform in Greece

The Cleveland Orchestra is conducting its first-ever visit to Greece, performing at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall and the Athens Megaron. Led by conductor Franz Welser-Möst, who is entering his 25th and final season with the ensemble, the orchestra is showcasing its renowned sound characterized by precision and transparency. André Gremillet, President and CEO of the Cleveland Orchestra, noted that the ensemble's discipline and leadership are central to its musical identity.

Additionally, pianist Alain Lefèvre will perform at the Athens Megaron on November 1. Accompanied by the Athens State Orchestra and conductor Carl St. Clair, the program focuses on the works of George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein, featuring pieces such as ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ and selections from ‘West Side Story’ to bridge the worlds of jazz and symphonic tradition.