Artur Rodzinski served as Music Director from 1933 to 1943. Highlights of his decade in Cleveland included the presentation of 15 fully-staged operas at Severance Hall as well as significant recording and radio broadcasts. Erich Leinsdorf served as Music Director from 1943 to 1946, although much of his directorship was in ab¬sentia while he served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.
Under George Szell, named Music Director in 1946, The Cleveland Orchestra entered a new period of dramatic and sustained growth. Both the number of Orchestra members and the length of the season were increased, international tours were inaugurated, and the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus was established (and Robert Shaw was engaged to direct the group). The expansion to a year-round season was made possible in 1968 with the opening of Blossom Music Center on an 800-acre site south of Cleveland.
Pierre Boulez began his association with The Cleveland Orchestra in 1965; after Szell’s death in 1970, Boulez served as Musical Advisor until 1972. Lorin Maazel began a decade as Music Director with the 1972-73 season. He continued the Orchestra’s international touring and recording schedule, while broadening the ensemble’s repertoire with more 20th-century compositions.
Christoph von Dohnányi’s tenure as Music Director (1984 to 2002) included a distinguished series of concerts at home in Cleveland each year, as well as frequent domestic and international concert tours, with regular engagements at Austria’s prestigious Salzburg Festival. Mr. Dohnányi also championed Severance Hall’s $36-million restoration and renovation project, which included the construction of a new concert stage, the refurbishment and re-installation of the building’s original Norton Memorial Organ, and enhanced technical capabilities. He became Music Director Laureate of The Cleveland Orchestra in September 2002.
Adding to the Cleveland discographies of earlier music directors, Mr. Dohnányi created an extensive discography of digital recordings with The Cleveland Orchestra. In addition, a special series of discs with the Orchestra has been recorded under the direction of Pierre Boulez, Vladimir Ashkenazy, and Oliver Knussen.
The Cleveland Orchestra is in a new era under Franz Welser-Möst’s guidance, while maintaining a steadfast commitment to its long-held traditions of artistic excellence, educational outreach, and community service.
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Will you be there
The Cleveland Orchestra Lyrics
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Ahnest du den Schöpfer, Welt?
Such' ihn über'm Sternenzelt
Über Sternen muss er wohnen
Hold me
Like the River Jordan
And I will then say to thee
Carry me
Like you are my brother
Love me like a mother
Will you be there?
When weary
Tell me will you hold me
When wrong, will you scold me
When lost will you find me?
But they told me
A man should be faithful
And walk when not able
And fight 'til the end, but I'm only human
Everyone's taking control of me
Seems that the world's got a role for me
I'm so confused will you show to me
You'll be there for me
And care enough to bear me?
(Hold me) Show me
(Lay your head lowly) Told me
(Softly then boldly) Yeah
(Carry me there) I'm only human
(Lead me) Hold me
(Love me and feed me) Yeah, yeah
(Kiss me and free me) Yeah
(I will feel blessed) I'm only human
(Carry) Carry
(Carry me boldly) Carry
(Lift me up slowly) Yeah
(Carry me there) I'm only human
(Save me) Lead me
(Heal me and bathe me) Lift me up, lift me up
(Softly you say to me)
(I will be there) I will be there
(Lift me) Told me, yah
(Lift me up slowly)
(Carry me boldly) Yeah
(Show me you care) Yeah, yeah
(Hold me) Woo
(Lay your head lowly) I get lonely sometimes
(Softly then boldly) I get lonely, yeah, yeah
(Carry me there) Carry me there
(Lead me) Woo
(Love me and feed me) Lift me up, hold me up
(Kiss me and free me) Lift me up sometimes, up sometimes
(I will feel blessed) Yeah
In our darkest hour
In my deepest despair
Will you still care?
Will you be there?
In my trials and my tribulations
Through our doubts and frustrations
In my violence, in my turbulence
Through my fear and my confessions
In my anguish and my pain
Through my joy and my sorrow
In the promise of another tomorrow
I'll never let you part
For you're always in my heart
The German verse at the beginning of the song translates to: "Millions are falling down/Do you sense the Creator, World?/Seek Him Above the canopy of stars/Where He has to dwell". This verse alludes to the concept of a divine presence above the stars and emphasizes the idea that there is a higher power at work.
The song's main theme is about finding comfort and support in someone else during tough times. Michael Jackson, who wrote and performed the song, had a difficult childhood and struggled with mental health issues throughout his life, making the lyrics particularly poignant. The chorus, in which Jackson asks the listener if they will be there for him when he is lost or struggling, highlights the importance of having someone to rely on.
Throughout the song, Jackson uses religious metaphors to emphasize the idea of a higher power and the importance of faith. The song's title, "Will You Be There", can also be interpreted religiously, as a question about whether God will be there for us during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Ihr stürzt nieder, Millionen?
Are you falling, millions? Is the world ending?
Ahnest du den Schöpfer, Welt?
Do you sense the creator, world? Is there a higher power?
Such' ihn über'm Sternenzelt
Search for him above the stars, in the heavens.
Über Sternen muss er wohnen
He must live above the stars.
Hold me
Embrace me tightly.
Like the River Jordan
Like we are crossing a river together.
And I will then say to thee
And I will say to you.
You are my friend
You are my companion and ally.
Carry me
Hold me up.
Like you are my brother
Like we are siblings.
Love me like a mother
Love me with the unconditional love of a mother.
Will you be there?
Will you stay with me through thick and thin?
When weary
When I'm tired and exhausted.
Tell me will you hold me
Will you embrace me tightly?
When wrong, will you scold me
Will you correct me when I'm in the wrong?
When lost will you find me?
When I'm lost, will you help me find my way?
But they told me
But I've been told.
A man should be faithful
A man should be loyal to his beliefs and commitments.
And walk when not able
And keep going, even when it's hard.
And fight 'til the end, but I'm only human
And keep fighting until the very end, but I'm only human and may falter.
Everyone's taking control of me
Everyone is trying to exert their influence on me.
Seems that the world's got a role for me
It seems like the world has a predetermined path for me.
I'm so confused will you show to me
I'm feeling lost and confused, can you help guide me?
You'll be there for me
Will you be there to support and care for me?
And care enough to bear me?
Will you care enough to bear my struggles and hardships?
(Hold me) Show me
Show me how much you care by embracing me tightly.
(Lay your head lowly) Told me
Rest your head against mine, as you've told me before.
(Softly then boldly) Yeah
Be gentle but unwavering in your support.
(Carry me there) I'm only human
Help me reach my goals, I'm only human.
(Lead me) Hold me
Lead me forward while holding me tightly.
(Love me and feed me) Yeah, yeah
Love and nourish me, yes, yes.
(Kiss me and free me) Yeah
Kiss me and set me free.
(I will feel blessed) I'm only human
I will feel lucky and grateful to have you, even though I'm only human.
(Carry) Carry
Keep holding me tightly and supporting me.
(Carry me boldly) Carry
Carry me forward fearlessly and confidently
(Lift me up slowly) Yeah
Lift me up gradually, yes.
(Carry me there) I'm only human
Help me reach my goals, I'm only human.
(Save me) Lead me
Save me from harm and lead me forward.
(Heal me and bathe me) Lift me up, lift me up
Heal me and wash away my pain, lift me up.
(Softly you say to me)
You gently speak to me,
(I will be there) I will be there
I promise to always be there for you, no matter what.
(Lift me) Told me, yah
You've told me to lift you up, yes.
(Lift me up slowly)
Lift me up gradually.
(Carry me boldly) Yeah
Carry me forward fearlessly and confidently.
(Show me you care) Yeah, yeah
Show me that you care, yes, yes.
(Hold me) Woo
Hold me tightly, woo.
(Lay your head lowly) I get lonely sometimes
Sometimes I get lonely and need the comfort of your head against mine.
(Softly then boldly) I get lonely, yeah, yeah
Be gentle but firm in your support, sometimes I feel lonely.
(Carry me there) Carry me there
Help me reach my goals.
(Lead me) Woo
Lead me forward, woo.
(Love me and feed me) Lift me up, hold me up
Love me and nourish me, lift me up and hold me up.
(Kiss me and free me) Lift me up sometimes, up sometimes
Kiss me and set me free, sometimes lifting me up.
(I will feel blessed) Yeah
I will feel grateful and blessed to have you by my side.
In our darkest hour
When we are at our lowest point.
In my deepest despair
When I am feeling hopeless and in despair.
Will you still care?
Will you still be there for me and care for me?
Will you be there?
Will you stay by my side through thick and thin?
In my trials and my tribulations
During my difficult times and struggles.
Through our doubts and frustrations
Despite our doubts and frustrations.
In my violence, in my turbulence
During my angry and chaotic moments.
Through my fear and my confessions
Despite my fears and my deepest confessions.
In my anguish and my pain
During my most painful and heart-wrenching experiences.
Through my joy and my sorrow
Through all of my happy and sad moments.
In the promise of another tomorrow
In the hope of a better future.
I'll never let you part
I will never let you leave my side.
For you're always in my heart
Because you are always in my heart, even when we are apart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@steevo211
On The Off Chance Someone May Take This Comment As Derogatory Or Racially Predjudice, I Shall Leave It Here Regardless. You Would Be Simply Mistaken.
Yes This Is Insanely Beautiful.
I Do Not Believe Michael Jackson Was An Exception To The Rule Of What People May Think Of African Americans And Their Admiration Of Music.
However, I Do Feel He Definitely Was In The Entertainment Industry An Exception, Across The Board.
I Imagine Him Being So Moved By Such Pieces That He Would Have Immediately Wanted To Share, And Began Dreaming Of How To Weave This Into His Works. Especially With Those Who Had Little To No Access To This Magic. Thinking About How He Could Broaden The Horizons Of His "People" The Poverty Stricken African American Children, His Fans And All Those Lovers Who May Never Have Otherwise Found This.
I Am One Of Them.
How Many Times Would He Have Dreamt.. A Small Child Would Listen To This And Be Captured And Inspired.
How Many Times Do We Dream.
We Only Ask For The Magic To Be Returned To Our World's.
It Can Be Yours Too.
Thank You St. Michael Of Your World, That So Called "entertainment industry" that will never be the same.
🙏
@michaelstick8580
Such a beautiful song from start to end
@simonshuman6855
I agree! 100%❤❤❤
@rtothec1234
Give credit to Ludwig Van Beethoven for the first minute and 5 seconds. 9th symphony, 4th movement.
@iamDsp0
MJ💯 would forever live in our hearts.
@tybrashiastackhouse9217
A beloved song.
Michael Joseph Jackson
August 29, 1958- June 25, 2009 R.I.P
😭😭😭😭😭😔☹️🙁😕😟😢☹️🥺
@tonyprusak6721
Celebrating a Joyful Heavenly Birthday to the King of Pop! Here's a cherished performance featuring the Cleveland Orchestra Choir. This song resonates deeply, evoking thoughts of the Bible verse Isaiah 43:2: "As you pass through the waters, I am with you; through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through fire, you will not be scorched, and the flames will not harm you."
@danielaotte418
Never forgotten...❤️
@luisfreites6736
The best .❤❤❤
@fatoucamara956
💖🙏🏿
@steevo211
On The Off Chance Someone May Take This Comment As Derogatory Or Racially Predjudice, I Shall Leave It Here Regardless. You Would Be Simply Mistaken.
Yes This Is Insanely Beautiful.
I Do Not Believe Michael Jackson Was An Exception To The Rule Of What People May Think Of African Americans And Their Admiration Of Music.
However, I Do Feel He Definitely Was In The Entertainment Industry An Exception, Across The Board.
I Imagine Him Being So Moved By Such Pieces That He Would Have Immediately Wanted To Share, And Began Dreaming Of How To Weave This Into His Works. Especially With Those Who Had Little To No Access To This Magic. Thinking About How He Could Broaden The Horizons Of His "People" The Poverty Stricken African American Children, His Fans And All Those Lovers Who May Never Have Otherwise Found This.
I Am One Of Them.
How Many Times Would He Have Dreamt.. A Small Child Would Listen To This And Be Captured And Inspired.
How Many Times Do We Dream.
We Only Ask For The Magic To Be Returned To Our World's.
It Can Be Yours Too.
Thank You St. Michael Of Your World, That So Called "entertainment industry" that will never be the same.
🙏