MEET MICHAEL SACHS
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Entering his sixth season as Music Director of Strings Music Festival, Michael Sachs enjoys a multi-faceted career as a performer. Sachs joined The Cleveland Orchestra as Principal Trumpet in 1988. Praised by critics for his “spectacular chops” and “radiant tone,” he is recognized internationally as a leading soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, teacher, author, and clinician. Celebrating his 31st season with the orchestra, Mr. Sachs is the longest serving Principal Trumpet in the history of The Cleveland Orchestra.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ted Kahn, Chairman
Darlinda Baldinger
Jim Bronner
Laura Cusenbary
Chris Diamond
Mary Ann Duffey
Debbie Grisamore
Ken Huntsman
Brad Iversen
Chris Kelley
Susan Larson
David Lund
Verne Lundquist
Scott Marr
Phil Rodick
Craig Wasserman
Eric Wilson
Ex-Officio:
Elissa Greene, Executive Director
Suzi Thompson, Guild President
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House Managers: Jennifer Johnson, Todd Moore, Katie Albin
Production Directors: Yoshi Yonekawa, Morgan Riddell/Mountainside Productions
Hospitality: CeCe Delhaute, Michelle Isaeff, Mary O’Brien
Piano Technician: Kathleen Allen, Reid Schaefer
Lighting Designer: Pilgrim Warren
Recording Engineer: Jamey Lamar, Bruce Gigax
Contributing Technicians: Kelly Anzalone/KPA Productions; Morgan Riddell/Mountainside Productions
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