Hits from the Great American Songbook

Featuring Capathia Jenkins
Saturday, May 31, 2025 – 7:30pm
Severance Hall
Concert Sponsor: Dr. Lawrence Osher & Dr. Margaret Konecky

Join us on May 31st at Severance Hall for a special concert featuring internationally acclaimed vocalist Capathia Jenkins and your very own Cleveland Pops Orchestra! This toe-tapping concert will feature many of your favorite songs from across the decades: Broadway classics such as Sweet Caroline, You’ll Never Walk Alone, and Natural Woman; pop hits like I Will Survive and I Will Always Love You, and music from our finest songwriters including Paul Simon, Henry Mancini, Duke Ellington, and George Gershwin. We will end the evening with a special Cleveland Pops tribute to our service men and women, America The Beautiful, Armed Forces Salute, and Stars and Stripes Forever… always crowd favorites!

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Meet Carl Topilow

This year, Maestro Carl Topilow will be celebrating his 27th season as Music Director and Founding Conductor of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra. His eclectic programs, including the music of Broadway, Hollywood, jazz, rock, and light classics have been critically acclaimed by audiences and critics alike. Topilow enjoys a dual career as both conductor and clarinetist, usually finding an occasion to perform a selection with the Pops on one of his brightly colored clarinets. His unique approach to Pops programming includes extensive audience involvement and true showmanship – a must attend.

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About The Cleveland Pops

The Cleveland Pops delivers performances unlike any other to entertain and enrich audiences of all ages. Our varied concert presentations include something for everyone, including music from the stage, film, rock, light classics, and more!

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