Cleveland Orchestra Musicians

06/06/2026

The icing on the cake! 🎂 Danny DeVito joined us on stage to narrate Matilda. Finding these delicious backstage treats makes the final concert of the season even sweeter! Thank you, White Flower Cake Shoppe!

06/05/2026

Since you asked… meet the canine family members of flutist Jessica Sindell.
Sophie and Fiona are the sweetest, fluffiest, and most royal (non-)watchdogs you will meet. Danny is the fun-loving goofball who is still working on his mischievous streak, and Roxie is the ultimate queen. 👑
Between taking care of her pack and always sounding fabulous at TCO, Jess also teaches at CIM and has been keeping busy attending her students’ recitals this spring!

06/01/2026

Whether it’s a gorgeous spring afternoon and their dog wants a walk, or it’s Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, or their cat demands attention, TCO musicians always make sure they are prepared for the first rehearsal of the week. 💯

05/30/2026

Clarinet extraordinaire Afendi Yusuf is officially a dog whisperer! 🐾 TCO musicians love to connect offstage, especially on a beautiful day like today. Pictured here are Afendi and Amy Zoloto hanging out with adorable TCO pups: Winston, Sophie, Fiona, and Danny.

05/28/2026

Master bass clarinetist Amy Zoloto shared her expertise this spring during a masterclass at The University of Akron! TCO musicians’ dedication to nurturing the next generation of players is second to none, and we love seeing our musicians inspire the future of classical music! 🎶

05/26/2026

Pure inspiration at Brush High School!🎻✨
Last week, pianist Laura Silverman and The Cleveland Orchestra violinist Isabel Trautwein visited director Kristina Baric and her amazing orchestra students.
They performed pieces by Dolores White, Fritz Kreisler, and William Grant Still, listened to two student performances, and answered great questions!
📸 Swipe to see:
* Photo 1: TCO’s Isabel Trautwein with a student violinist
* Photo 2: Director Kristina Baric & pianist Laura Silverman
* Photo 3: A Brush High School student violist

05/24/2026

Bonding with the section over a lovely luncheon is just as important—and fun—as the rehearsals themselves! Members of TCO second violin section recently enjoyed a wonderful potluck hosted at the home of their colleague, Ioana Missits. 🎻🍲

05/22/2026

When TCO violinist Sonja Braaten Molloy isn’t on stage, she’s a busy mom of two extraordinary kids! 🎻✨ Yesterday, she visited her son’s middle school in Beachwood to share the inside scoop on life as a professional orchestra musician for career day. What an amazing treat for the students! 🎶

05/21/2026