After 48 remarkable years with The Cleveland Orchestra, cellist Ralph Curry reflects on a lifetime of music, memories, and friendships with Principal Clarinet Afendi Yusuf — joined by their golden retrievers, Ollie and Winston.

Written in 1943 during the Second World War, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 8 is a monumental work shaped by conflict, uncertainty, and profound human emotion.
In this pre-concert talk, Ellen explores the historical context surrounding the symphony, Shostakovich’s musical language, and the ideas tha...