http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61351&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fcleveland-orchestra%2Fplaylists.rssThroughout much of the 20th century, the Cleveland Orchestra has enjoyed a reputation as one of the best orchestral institutions in America, and quite possibly the world. Among the so-called "Big Five" American orchestras (a fraternity that includes Philadelphia, New York, Boston and Chicago), Cleveland's repertoire and impressive string sections are most stylistically akin to the great European orchestras. The reign of conductor George Szell, from 1946-1970, has much to do with their impeccable reputation, as does recordings from the acoustically immaculate Severance Hall. The notable French composer Pierre Boulez advised the orchestra for two years between the departure of Szell and the installment of Lorin Maazel, who took on the role of music director for a decade in 1972. Maazel was followed by Christoph von Dohnányi (1984-2002) and Franz Welser-Möst (2002–). - Nate CavalieriOrchestraen720Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:43:46 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61351&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fcleveland-orchestra%2Fplaylists.rss Throughout much of the 20th century, the Cleveland Orchestra has enjoyed a reputation as one of the best orchestral institutions in America, and quite possibly the world. Among the so-called "Big Five" American orchestras (a fraternity that includes Philadelphia, New York, Boston and Chicago), Cleveland's repertoire and impressive string sections are most stylistically akin to the great European orchestras. The reign of conductor George Szell, from 1946-1970, has much to do with their impeccable reputation, as does recordings from the acoustically immaculate Severance Hall. The notable French composer Pierre Boulez advised the orchestra for two years between the departure of Szell and the installment of Lorin Maazel, who took on the role of music director for a decade in 1972. Maazel was followed by Christoph von Dohnányi (1984-2002) and Franz Welser-Möst (2002–). - Nate Cavalieri http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.21403715&variant=play&rws=%2Fcleveland-orchestra%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:42:31 -0700 Playlists Featuring Cleveland Orchestra on Rhapsody Online 21403715 ply.21403715 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.21403715&variant=play&rws=%2Fcleveland-orchestra%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.18939901&variant=play&rws=%2Fcleveland-orchestra%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:39:22 -0700 Playlists Featuring Cleveland Orchestra on Rhapsody Online 18939901 ply.18939901 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.18939901&variant=play&rws=%2Fcleveland-orchestra%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.18718428&variant=play&rws=%2Fcleveland-orchestra%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:08:34 -0800 Playlists Featuring Cleveland Orchestra on Rhapsody Online 18718428 ply.18718428 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.18718428&variant=play&rws=%2Fcleveland-orchestra%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.13868084&variant=play&rws=%2Fcleveland-orchestra%2Fplaylists.rss Soul/R&B Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:50:14 -0700 Playlists Featuring Cleveland Orchestra on Rhapsody Online 13868084 ply.13868084 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.13868084&variant=play&rws=%2Fcleveland-orchestra%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9462861&variant=play&rws=%2Fcleveland-orchestra%2Fplaylists.rss Classical Thu, 1 Oct 2009 11:35:54 -0700 Playlists Featuring Cleveland Orchestra on Rhapsody Online 9462861 ply.9462861 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9462861&variant=play&rws=%2Fcleveland-orchestra%2Fplaylists.rss