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The Cleveland Orchestra expands South Florida residency to 4 weeks in 2027 celebrating Franz Welser-Möst’s final season and 20 years in Miami  Photo credit: Alex MarkowCLEVELAND— The Cleveland Orchestra announces its 2027 season in Miami, marking three significant milestones: the 20th anniversary of the Orchestra’s Miami Residency, the final season of Music Director Franz Welser-Möst’s distinguished tenure, and the return to four weeks of performances for the first time in more than a decade. Presented in partnership with the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, the residency celebrates two decades of artistic collaboration and cultural exchange with South Florida. The 2027 season features more programming options, offering fans a broader range of performances and experiences. Since its founding in 2007, the Miami Residency has grown alongside the region’s vibrant and flourishing cultural scene, becoming a cornerstone of the Orchestra’s commitment to sharing world-class music with new and diverse audiences. “This season in Miami is especially meaningful for The Cleveland Orchestra,” said André Gremillet, President & CEO of The Cleveland Orchestra. “It celebrates two decades of partnership with the Arsht and South Florida while also marking the final season of Franz Welser-Möst’s remarkable tenure as Music Director. Franz has shaped the artistic identity and global reputation of The Cleveland Orchestra for 25 years, and his vision continues to guide how we connect with audiences. In this milestone year, we are expanding the Miami programs to reflect the depth and range of that legacy, sharing more music with the South Florida community that has become such an important part of the Orchestra’s story.” Franz Welser-Möst leads two programs in January that highlight the expressive range of the Orchestra and the music that has shaped his tenure. On January 23, he conducts a dramatic program pairing Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3 and Symphony No. 5 with the reflective richness of Richard Strauss’s Metamorphosen. A week later, on January 30, he explores the lyrical charm of Schubert’s Symphony No. 6 alongside a selection of waltzes, polkas, and overtures by Johann Strauss, Jr. and Josef Strauss. The residency expands in March with three additional concerts. On March 12, The Cleveland Orchestra and Assistant Conductor Taichi Fukumura bring the unforgettable music of John Williams from the silver screen to the concert stage. Audiences will be swept up in the soaring heroism of Superman and Star Wars, the adventurous spirit of Indiana Jones, the wonder of Jurassic Park, the gripping suspense of Jaws, and more from one of cinema’s most celebrated composers. On March 13, conductor Semyon Bychkov leads pianist Alexandre Kantorow in Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, a dazzling set of variations that range from romantic to playful. The program is framed by the color and character of Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra and Elgar’s Enigma Variations, a warmly expressive set of musical portraits revealing the personalities of the composer’s closest friends. The residency concludes on March 20 with conductor Stéphane Denève, artistic director of the New World Symphony, leading violinist Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider in Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy, which weaves together sweeping lyricism and Scottish folk melodies. The program continues with two of Respighi’s brilliant Roman tone poems, Fountains of Rome and Pines of Rome. This program also celebrates the Orchestra’s ongoing collaboration with the New World Symphony, with fellows performing side-by-side with Cleveland musicians for the fifth consecutive season. The partnership builds on an important relationship launched in November 2022 with NWS Artistic Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas and aims to create meaningful impact both in the Miami community and across the orchestral field. The connection between the ensembles is deep: Ten current Cleveland Orchestra musicians are alumni of the New World Symphony, underscoring the shared commitment to artistic excellence that defines the collaboration. Beyond its concerts at the Arsht, The Cleveland Orchestra extends its South Florida residency with appearances at several leading venues, bringing its programs to audiences throughout the state. Welser-Möst leads performances of Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on January 24, The Community Church of Vero Beach on January 25, and Artis–Naples on January 26, and the composer’s Symphony No. 5 in at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on January 27. Welser-Möst and the Orchestra return to Artis–Naples on January 31 for an afternoon of music from Vienna. On March 14 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Bychkov conducts the Orchestra through a stunning programming of variations featuring Kantorow. These concerts reflect the Orchestra’s longstanding commitment to sharing its artistry with communities across Florida, strengthening connections with audiences well beyond Miami. Subscription and Ticket Information Subscriptions are available at 10 a.m. on March 26 starting at the discounted price of $152 for a four-concert package. Individual tickets to these concerts go on sale on September 18, 2026. To purchase concert packages, contact the Arsht Box Office at 305-949-6722 or 877-949-6722, or visit ArshtCenter.org/Cleveland. Miami subscribers also enjoy year-round digital access to The Cleveland Orchestra with a free subscription to the Orchestra’s digital concert hall, Adella.live, which features livestreams from Severance Music Center in Cleveland, digital concerts, audio recordings, and behind-the-scenes footage and interviews. Email adellahelp@clevelandorchestra.com to set up your account. Programs, artists, ticket prices, dates, and times are subject to change. For up-to-date information, visit arshtcenter.org/cleveland or clevelandorchestra.com/miami. Under 18s Free Under 18s Free continues for Cleveland Orchestra concerts in Miami at the Arsht’s Knight Concert Hall in January and March 2027. The Orchestra’s signature and innovative program developed in Northeast Ohio and offered in Miami starting in 2013, Under 18s Free continues to develop young audiences by making attending Orchestra concerts affordable for families — offering one free ticket to young people, 17 and under, with each regular-priced ticket purchased. |