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A new orchestra takes flight in Northeast Ohio

Founding director Matthew Salvaggio rehearses the Cleveland Repertory Orchestra
Founding director Matthew Salvaggio rehearses the Cleveland Repertory Orchestra.

The audience Sunday afternoon May 15 at three in First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland (3630 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Hts.) will be privileged to hear the inaugural concert by Northeast Ohio's newest ensemble, the Cleveland Repertory Orchestra, led by its founding director Matthew Salvaggio.  WCLV's Mark Satola spoke with Matt about the long journey from initial inspiration to the fulfillment of the orchestra's first public performance, featuring music by Kevin Day, Christopher Rouse and Antonin Dvorak.