Featuring Byron Stripling
Saturday, October 18, 2025 – 7:30pm
Severance Hall
Journey through classical melodies that gave birth to the Blues, featuring hits such as St. James Infirmary, Sweet Georgia Brown, Basin Street Blues, and This Little Light with Byron Stripling and your Cleveland Pops.
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.
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!
