Baldassarre Rock Orchestra

The Baldassarre Rock Orchestra is a magical world where the power of rock and classical
music unites in a spectacle of sound, lights, scents in symphonic grandeur!
Our 9-piece rock orchestra is led by the seasoned guitarist, composer, and 2024
Grammy-contending artist, Carl Baldassarre. The show is a spectacle where classical music
and rock music unite, beckoning music enthusiasts for an unparalleled live experience with its
fusion of 1970s and 1870s aesthetics both musically and visually.
Baldassarre’s repertoire spans their diverse discography of original rock and classical music and
interpretations of classic rock songs by Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Deep Purple, Stevie Wonder
and more. Apart from the powerful music, Carl Baldassarre is an exquisite storyteller and music
historian who engages audiences with unique insights throughout each show.
The Baldassarre Rock Orchestra includes Cleveland’s leading string quartet (OPUS 216) and
features top-tier, international players who have pedigrees from music conservatories including
Julliard, The Cleveland Institute of Music, the Manhattan School of Music, and others.
Most recently the rock orchestra has been performing original music from Baldassarre’s 2024
Grammy contending album, Grand Boulevard which has received Album of the Year and Rock
Song of the Year consideration. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, Guitar World
magazine described Grand Boulevard as “...a sprawling album full of ingenuity.”
Check out Baldassarre’s music on his website www.carlbaldassarremusic.com and while you’re

at it, check out his popular YouTube channel where he is dubbed “The Professor of Classic
Rock” where he breaks great rock music from the 1970s with warm pedagogy.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Carl Baldassarre experienced early success as a guitarist for the
rock band Abraxas. He has amassed a significant and diverse recording catalogue in many
genres having worked with many celebrated rock and classical musicians including the London
symphonic chamber orchestra and members of Tower of Power, Tears for Fears, Genesis, Kiss
and many more. Carl studied composition under Dr. Marshall Griffith PhD (Cleveland Institute of
Music) and is also a product of both the Cleveland Music School Settlement and John Carroll
University.