Attend a Live Album Recording with OPUS 216 at Historic Suma Recording Studio
Sat, March 15, 2025
Doors 6:30pm • Show 7pm
Suma Recording is located at 5706 Vrooman Rd., Painesville
Join OPUS 216 for a live performance and recording session at Suma Recording on March 15!
As an ever-evolving ensemble, OPUS 216 embarks on their third studio album in as many years on March 15 with an evening featuring French and South American jazz, original music, pop reimaginings, and (perhaps) a few surprises…
While the ensemble leans heavily on live performance (performing for 450+ concerts and events annually across northeast Ohio and beyond), their recording projects have quickly become a unique aspect of their work, allowing for creative exploration and deep dives into the many genres they love.
This is a rare opportunity to experience a live album recording as a concert experience in a historic studio space.
100% OF YOUR TICKET PURCHASE WILL GO TOWARD FUNDING THIS RECORDING PROJECT
ABOUT THE BAND
Equally versed in classical and non-classical styles, Opus 216 has created a niche experience for high-level performances that can cover any genre, from classical to French café jazz, Top 40, hip hop, South American and midcentury American jazz, Irish and American fiddle, original music, and improvisation. Trained at top-tier conservatories like the world-renowned Cleveland Institute of Music, Manhattan School of Music, Juilliard, and others, their musicians make Cleveland their home for its vibrancy, professional development opportunities, arts and culture. Learn more at the ensemble at www.opus216.com and on Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, or Apple Music.
- Ariel Karas, violin (Founder & Director)
- Victor Beyens, violin
- Brian Slawta, viola
- Trevor Kazarian, cello
- Steven Brija, bass
- Patrick Duke Graney, percussion
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Attendance at the concert/live studio session
- Signed CD of the completed album
- Digital Download of the completed album
- Post-concert dessert reception + meet-and-greet with artists and studio personnel
- Tour of historic Suma Studio
Guest Drawing: One name will be drawn from attendees for the opportunity to win a free house/private concert in 2025.
Tickets
- General Admission – $50
This ticket includes seating in the tracking room with the band during the recording. Limited to 45 guests. - VIP Ticket – $75
This ticket takes you behind the scenes! Sit in the control room with the engineers during the recording. VIP Ticket holders will also receive a signed, complete album collection featuring ‘Along The Way (2023),’ ‘The Christmas Album (2024),’ and the resulting album on March 15. Limited to 15 guests. - GA Bundle (includes Suma Recording t-shirt) – $75
- VIP Bundle (includes Suma Recording t-shirt) – $100
Can’t make it but still want to support this project?
- Consider making a contribution to help fund this album project. All proceeds will help cover production costs.
- Anyone who contributes $20 or more will receive a CD copy of the finished album signed by the band.