Thanks to all who attended and performed at the memorial service and concert for Leon Lazarev on Sunday, May 30th.  The hour and a half-long program was filled with beautiful performances by Leon’s friends and colleagues, along with touching remarks from Steve Rose, principal second violin, and Gary Hanson, executive director.

Especially poignant was Gary Hanson’s presentation of the engraved watch (which Leon would have received at this years’ party honoring 25-year members of the orchestra), to Leon’s son, Vladimir:  ”Leon’s contribution will live on every time the Cleveland Orchestra plays.  Vladimir, we know that you will wear this watch with pride, and with love.”

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