The Cleveland Orchestra was forced to cancel its annual “Star-Spangled Spectacular” on Friday when heavy storms hit the city.

‘We held out as long as possible with the hope of weather clearing,’ said the orchestra. ‘We appreciate your understanding.’

In Berlin Saturday night, the popular Waldbühne concert was disrupted by rain, which ceased after the interval. Gustavo Dudamel conducted.

MusicalToronto finds the source of Canada’s national anthem in Mozart’s Magic Flute.

Compare and contrast. Read here.

They’re right.

A cautionary video from the former Yugoslavia.