Arts Renaissance Tremont Celebrates 50 Years of Classical Music Mentorship

Cleveland's classical music scene offers a diverse lineup of concerts this weekend, including a special anniversary event.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Cleveland classical music scene is bustling this weekend, with a variety of concerts and events taking place. Highlights include the Cleveland Orchestra performing works by Richard Strauss and Unsuk Chin, the period instrument ensemble Les Délices presenting a program focused on Latin American folklore, and the Arts Renaissance Tremont celebrating 50 years of mentorship in music with a special concert featuring students and their teachers.

Why it matters

Cleveland's classical music community has a rich history, and events like the Arts Renaissance Tremont anniversary showcase the importance of mentorship and the passing down of musical traditions. These concerts also demonstrate the diversity and vibrancy of the local classical scene, catering to a wide range of tastes and interests.

The details

On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the Cleveland Orchestra will perform works by Richard Strauss and feature cellist Alisa Weilerstein in Unsuk Chin's Cello Concerto. On Saturday and Sunday, the period instrument ensemble Les Délices will highlight soprano Estelí Gomez in a program centered on Latin American folklore. And on Sunday, Arts Renaissance Tremont will present a special concert celebrating 50 years of mentorship, featuring students and their teachers, including Cleveland Orchestra musicians.

  • The Cleveland Orchestra performances take place on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 PM.
  • The Les Délices concerts are on Saturday at 4 PM and Sunday at 7:30 PM.
  • The Arts Renaissance Tremont anniversary concert is on Sunday at 3 PM.

The players

Alain Altinoglu

A conductor who will lead the Cleveland Orchestra in performances of works by Richard Strauss.

Alisa Weilerstein

A Cleveland native cellist who will perform Unsuk Chin's Cello Concerto with the Cleveland Orchestra.

Estelí Gomez

A soprano who will be featured in the Les Délices concert program centered on Latin American folklore.

Arts Renaissance Tremont

A local organization that is celebrating 50 years of mentorship in music with a special anniversary concert.

Tom Sherwood

A Cleveland Orchestra percussionist who will perform in the Arts Renaissance Tremont anniversary concert.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in Cleveland, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Tom Sherwood, Cleveland Orchestra Percussionist (Instagram)

What’s next

The Arts Renaissance Tremont anniversary concert on Sunday is the culmination of the organization's 50-year history of mentorship in the Cleveland classical music community.

The takeaway

Cleveland's classical music scene remains vibrant and diverse, with organizations like Arts Renaissance Tremont playing a crucial role in passing down musical traditions and supporting the next generation of performers. Events like this weekend's concerts showcase the depth and richness of the local classical landscape.