Close Encounters Season 19

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Close Encounters Chamber Music Series – Season 19
Close Encounters is Heights Arts’ signature event. These Sunday afternoon chamber music concerts are performed by members of the Cleveland Orchestra and other elite performers—arguably the world’s most renowned musicians. Curated by Cleveland Orchestra cellist Dane Johansen, these performances are held in unique venues and local residences, where the audience hears the music as it was meant to be heard—up close and personal.

Close Encounters Open Rehearsals – Season 3
We are happy to continue the rare opportunity for students and adults to glimpse the process of preparing a Close Encounters performance prior to several of the concerts. This one-of-a-kind experience is not only educational but provides a deeper understanding of how a performance is put together by some of the world’s best musicians.

PRICING:

Full Season: General $204,  Member $172

Individual Concert Ticket: General $60, Member $51

Thanks to our season sponsors
No Exit: Winter Season Event Sponsor
Luna Bakery and Café: Close Encounters Dessert Sponsor

Cleveland Violins: Open Rehearsal Sponsor
Concert Sponsors: Rachel Rawson and Charles Cowap | Marjorie Simon | Board Members of Heights Arts | Ioana Missits

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Close Encounters Season Schedule

Concert 1 | In Celebration of Ravel

Date | Time: Sunday, October 12th, 2024 | 3:00 pm
Location: Shaker Heights Villa

Performers: Ioana Missits violin, Mari Sato violin, Lisa Boyko viola, Mingyao Zhao cello

Concert Sponsor: Marjorie Simon and The Board Members of Heights Arts
Dessert Sponsor: Luna Bakery and Cafe

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Concert 2 | Omni Quartet Plays Beethoven and Schumann

Date | Time: Sunday, November 16th, 2025 | 3:00 pm
Location: Heights Theater

Performers: Amy Lee violin, Alicia Koelz violin, Joanna Patterson Zakany viola, Tanya Ell, cello

Concert Sponsor: Ioana Missits
Dessert Sponsor: Luna Bakery and Cafe

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Concert 3 | From East to West

Date/Time: Sunday, February 8th, 2025 | 3:00 pm
Location: Dunham Tavern

Performers: Katherine Bormann violin, Zhan Shu violin, Gareth Zehngut viola, Martha Baldwin cello

Concert Sponsors: Rachel Rawson and Charles Cowap
Dessert Sponsor: Luna Bakery and Cafe
Open Rehearsal Sponsor: Cleveland Violins

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Concert 3 Open Rehearsal

Date | Time: Tuesday, February 3rd, 2025 | 6:00 pm

Location: Heights Arts

• Brief Q and A Session to Follow Event
• Please Note: The length of this event is dependent on the needs of the musicians. You may discreetly exit the event before it is complete if needed. 

Concert 4 | Bach and Beyond 

Date | Time: Sunday, May 17th, 2024 | 3:00 pm
Location: Shaker Heights Villa

Performers: Katherine Bormann violin, Zhan Shu violin, Gareth Zehngut viola, Martha Baldwin cello

Concert Sponsor: Rachel Rawson and Charles Cowap
Dessert Sponsor: Luna Bakery and Cafe
Open Rehearsal Sponsor: Cleveland Violins

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Concert 4 Open Rehearsal

Date | Time: Monday, May 11th, 2024 | 6:00 pm

Location: Heights Arts

• Brief Q and A Session to Follow Event
• Please Note: The length of this event is dependent on the needs of the musicians. You may discreetly exit the event before it is complete if needed.