Cleveland Orchestra - Rouvali Conducts Strauss

Kicking off their November residency, the Cleveland Orchestra presents Rouvali Conducts Strauss. This program features conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali leading the orchestra through a full evening of Richard Strauss. Rouvali is known for his energetic and often theatrical conducting style, which should bring a fresh perspective to Strauss’s dramatic and richly orchestrated works. The Cleveland Orchestra performs this Strauss program on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at Mandel Concert Hall. This venue at Severance Music Center is generally a formal listening environment, well-suited for a deep dive into classical repertoire. This particular show should appeal to serious classical music fans and those interested in seeing a dynamic conductor interpret a cornerstone composer.