Truly one of the most beautiful buildings I have ever been in. The art deco ceiling of the concert hall is so mesmerizing that you will have to remember to listen to the music.
I heard Carmina Burana here on April 13, and it was spectacular. I sat in the balcony and I don't believe it made any difference in terms of the sound or my ability to see the musicians. The seating is well-designed, though close together. I think that an overweight person would have problems with these seats. But, that is just advice, not a complaint really. The seat was comfortable. The only disadvantage to sitting farther back is that you are occasionally distracted by other concert-goers.
Being a former singer, I really appreciated the soloists and choir. They were spot-on. The children's choir did a great job as well.
I will definitely be returning for more shows, especially if I have out of town guests. I attended with some people who had seen the same piece performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and they said that Cleveland's performance was much better. It made us proud to have such a wonderful orchestra in Cleveland.