LOVE IN BLOOM
Feb 6-8, 2026
An enchanting evening of music inspired by romance and nature.
On February 6-8, 2026, we presented Love in Bloom, an enchanting evening of music inspired by romance and nature, including music by Benjamin Britten, Tōru Takemitsu, Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen and Brandon Waddles. Local high school choirs joined the performances, as part of the choir’s continuing commitment to education and providing invaluable experiences to future generations of musicians. These choirs were the Kent Theodore Roosevelt High School Choir, a choir from University School, Cleveland, and a 25-voice honor choir comprising students from seven Ashtabula high schools.
A portion of all donations collected in Kent and Cleveland were directed to Heights Tree People, helping them further their mission of urban forestry and environmental stewardship. At the Ashtabula performance, a portion of donations collected were directed towards Grand River Conservation Campus. Whether you’re a lifelong lover of choral music or simply looking for a memorable way to celebrate the upcoming Valentine’s Day Holiday, Love in Bloom was a night of beauty, harmony, and giving back.
Charles Edward McGuire, PhD, from Oberlin College & Conservatory, presented a pre-concert talk 45 minutes prior to each performance.
Listen to Artistic Director Gregory Ristow’s interview with WCLV’s Jacqueline Gerber here. You can read his interview with Stephanie Manning for ClevelandClassical.com here.
Friday, February 6, 2026, at 7:30pm, Kent United Church of Christ, 1400 E. Main St., Kent
Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 7:30pm, Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 5:00pm, Bethany Lutheran Church, 933 Michigan Ave., Ashtabula
*This concert generously supported by the Lakeside Society for the Performing Arts and the Ashtabula Foundation.
The choir is grateful for the grant support provided by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, The George Gund Foundation, The Louise H. and David S. Ingalls Foundation and the Ohio Arts Council, and support by Trinity Cathedral as named Artist in Residence.
