Les Délices

Inspiring early music audiences through innovative programming and world class performances.

10/16/2026

Artist Spotlight 🔦 REBECCA LANDELL, viola da gambist and cellist. Rebecca is a phenomenal artist and educator and we are so glad she's on Team Les Délices! You can always find Rebecca holding down the bass line at our shows, but did you know she's also a key part of our educational programs? Many student musicians have benefited from Rebecca's incredible teaching through our work in area schools and in our baroque strings workshops.

⚡CATCH REBECCA LIVE:⚡

💃 Sunday, Nov. 15th at The Music Settlement: Dancing with Bach, a baroque strings workshop for young musicians. ***Pay-What-You-Can registration is now open*** for intermediate to advanced students age 10-18. Learn more: https://lesdelices.org/event/strings-bach/

🕯 Nov. 21 & 22nd: Time Stands Still in Cleveland and Rocky River. Join Les Délices for a concert of music from Shakespeare's England, including John Dowland's beguiling and beloved lute songs, mesmerizing instrumental works with viola da gamba and recorder, and Henry Purcell's hope-filled Evening Hymn. Tickets on sale now: https://my.lesdelices.org/events

10/14/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Switzerland-based lutenist Orí Harmelin to Ohio for performances of Time Stands Still November 21-22nd. In this video, Orí introduces his "baby" - a beautiful 7 course Renaissance lute - the same instrument John Dowland himself played centuries ago. Hear Orí along with soprano Elena Mullins Bailey, Debra Nagy, and Rebecca Landell at Time Stands Still!

Renaissance lute meets Shakespeare-era England in Time Stands Still
📅 Nov 21–22, 2026 | Cleveland & Rocky River

Tickets: https://my.lesdelices.org/events
More info: https://lesdelices.org/series/dowland/

10/13/2026

We're thrilled to be part of the Cleveland Art Prize Annual Award Event later this month! ✨

10/12/2026

Out now: the first SalonEra Spotlight! In this new mini-episode, performer and historian Dominic Giardino discusses the fascinating history of "Yankee Doodle Dandy" with SE host Shelby Yamin.

To watch the full episode, visit SalonEra.org or Les Délices' YouTube channel!

10/10/2026

Attention young violinists and violists! 🎻 Join Les Délices for a FULL DAY workshop exploring the music of J.S. Bach! On Nov. 15th at The Music Settlement, LD core members Rebecca Landell and Shelby Yamin will lead a stimulating, intensive, and rewarding workshop in which each session explores a different aspect or element of dance in Bach's music.

Learn more about this PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN educational workshop for advanced string players age 10-18 on our website: https://lesdelices.org/event/strings-bach/

And register via The Music Settlement on their website here: https://www.themusicsettlement.org/music-instruction/lessons-classes/ensembles/dancing-with-bach-a-full-day-baroque-strings-workshop

NOTE: We are nearing capacity for cellists but there is still room for more violinists and violists! Please help us spread the word to talented young players!

10/07/2026

Let's hear it for this team! Through three performances in NEO and two additional tour appearances at Kenyon College and Michigan State University of "Bach's Musical Offering", these fantastic musicians showed up and showed out.

Our brilliant artists, from left to right:
Rebeca Landell, cello
Emi Ferguson, flute
Allison Monroe, viola & violin
Debra Nagy, oboe
Shelby Yamin, violin
Mark Edwards, harpsichord
Stephanie Corwin, bassoon

If you missed the live performances, never fear! We recorded "Bach's Musical Offering" and you will be able to stream the full concert online throughout November 2026. Visit LDmusic.org to learn more!

10/06/2026

All smiles from the Les Délices team today! This just in: Bach's Musical Offering was the BIGGEST AUDIENCE we've ever had for a season opener. How big a deal is this? Well, we did the math: we EXCEEDED our ticket sales goal by 78%. That's huge!!

Thank you to every person who showed up for us this weekend. We absolutely loved performing for you and hope you'll stay in touch all season long. We've got a fantastic series of concerts, free events, educational initiatives, and a whole season of virtual releases (concerts and SalonEra episodes and podcasts). If you're new to LD, welcome to the party! If you're a long-time fan, know that we appreciate your trust and support.

10/04/2026

TODAY! Les Délices returns to the beautiful Cleveland Museum of Art for the final performance of Bach’s Musical Offering! Join us at 3 pm in the Gartner Auditorium for this fantastic concert. Harpsichordist and lauded Bach interpreter Mark Edwards will deliver pre-concert remarks at 2:30 pm. Tickets are still available online or at the door! LDmusic.org

A quick note: seating for LD concerts are open within two sections (preferred and general). We encourage you to arrive early for the most choice.

PARKING: Street parking in University Circle is FREE on Sundays. The museum has its own parking garage, accessible from Jeptha Drive. Visitors can pay on-site at the garage entrance using a credit card or cash. Parking is $7 for museum members and $14 for nonmembers.

Designated accessible parking, noted with signage, is available on the top level of the parking garage, a short distance from the museum’s north entrance, and on level P2 in the parking garage, which connects to the lower level of the museum through an interior tunnel.

10/01/2026

A phenomenal week of concerts ahead here in NEO! We're looking forward to sharing Bach's Musical Offering with audiences in Akron, Berea, and Cleveland starting TONIGHT and continuing Saturday and Sunday! Thank you for the shout-out ClevelandClassical.com!

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