Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel
Format: In-Person + Virtual
Admission: Free | Open to the Public
Watch: Livestream in Harkness Chapel
Program
English Extravaganza: Theatrical Entertainment in 18th-Century London
English Extravaganza brings dance, instruments, and voices together for a rousing night of 18th-century theatrical entertainment sans actors. The Baroque Dance Ensemble opens the program with lively dances featuring choreographies for England’s leading actress/dancer Hester Santlow. The Baroque Orchestra brings trumpeting brilliance to the stage with William Croft’s Overture to With Noise of Cannon along with George Frideric Handel’s scintillating Organ Concerto in G minor and Charles Avison’s ravishing Concerto in D Major for strings. In the midst of it all, arias by England’s leading composers of the time persuade Gods and mortals to choose between virtue and pleasure, duty and love.
Performed by:
- Sophia Duray, soprano and dance
- Mikhail Grazhdanov, organ
- Parastoo Heidarinejad, violin
- Naomi McMahon, soprano
- Dr. Julie Andrijeski, Director, Head of Historical Performance
- Liz Loayza and Jonathan Milord, Graduate Assistants
CWRU Music 2025–26 Concert Season
The Case Western Reserve University Department of Music presents a dynamic season of concerts, recitals, and special events featuring students, faculty, and guest artists. From classical masterworks to contemporary works, the series highlights the creativity and excellence of CWRU’s vibrant music community. All events are open to the public.
During the 2025–26 season, CWRU celebrates its Bicentennial—200 years of academic excellence, innovation, and impact—honoring the generations who have shaped the performing arts at CWRU while looking ahead to the future.
Venue Information
Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel (est. 1902) offers a warm, intimate, and acoustically resonant setting on the Mather Quad. This neo-Gothic landmark commemorates the brief life of Florence Harkness Severance and reflects Cleveland’s rich cultural and philanthropic history. Designed by architect Charles F. Schweinfurth, the chapel is renowned for its soaring arches, exquisite woodwork, and luminous Tiffany stained-glass windows.
Health + Safety
The health and well-being of our community is important to us as we gather for campus events. University Health and Counseling Services provides up-to-date guidance and resources to help support a safe campus experience. For life-threatening emergencies, please call CWRU Public Safety immediately at 216.368.3333.