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HISTORY The orchestra was founded in 1918 by Adella Prentiss Hughes , with Nikolai Sokoloff as its principal Conductor . From early in its existence, it toured throughout the eastern United States, made Radio broadcasts, and recorded many albums. Subsequent principal conductors (given the American title of Music or Musical Director) have been Artur Rodziński (1933–43), Erich Leinsdorf (1943–44), George Szell (1946–70), Pierre Boulez (Musical Advisor 1970–72), Lorin Maazel (1972–82), and Christoph Von Dohnányi (1984–2002). The post of Music Director is currently held by Franz Welser-Möst . In addition to a vast catalog of recordings created with the ensemble's music directors, the orchestra has also made a series recordings under the batons of Vladimir Ashkenazy and Oliver Knussen , as well as specific works over the years with Kurt Sanderling , Yoel Levi , Riccardo Chailly , Michael Tilson Thomas , and Louis Lane . LOCATIONS During the summer months the orchestra plays at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio while during the winter months they play at Severance Hall in Cleveland. It also has long-term performing relationships in Lucerne , Vienna , New York City , and Miami , and has conducted multi-concert tours on the West Coast off and on since the 1960s. MUSIC DIRECTORS/PRINCIPAL CONDUCTORS
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