Sarasota Orchestra

Concerts

Christopher Takeda, Associate Concertmaster

Old World/New World

Concerts

On Sale: No
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 02-28-2027 19:30, Venue: Holley Hall, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
Event Cancelled: No
Program (short):
- Composer: PREVIN, Piece: {i}Four Outings for Brass{/i}
- Composer: BOZZA, Piece: {i}Variations sur un thème libre{/i}
- Composer: BORODIN, Piece: String Quartet No. 2
Has intermission?: Yes
Program: 2627 | CS5 | PREVIN Four Outings for Brass, 2627 | CS5 | BOZZA Variations sur un theme libre, 2627 | CS5 | BORODIN String Quartet No. 2

André Previn’s Four Outings for Brass is a jazzy suite with each movement featuring a different instrument. Eugène Bozza wrote a large volume of music for winds. His Variations sur un thème libre is a melodic work offering the winds a chance to shine. Alexander Borodin's warmly passionate String Quartet No. 2 is a perennial favorite.

Stephanie Block, Principal viola

Bruch & Beethoven

Concerts

On Sale: No
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 04-08-2027 19:30, Venue: Holley Hall, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
Event Cancelled: No
Program (short):
- Composer: BRUCH, Piece: Piano Quintet
- Composer: BEETHOVEN, Piece: String Quartet No. 16
Has intermission?: Yes
Program: 2627 | CS6 | BRUCH Piano Quintet, 2627 | CS6 | Beethoven String Quartet 16

Bruch’s lush Piano Quintet is a highly Romantic work composed for a set of dear friends to perform. The piece is passionate and playful. Beethoven's String Quartet No. 16 features moments of great tenderness and quirky rhythmic fun, and marks a triumphant conclusion to Beethoven’s extraordinary catalog of string quartets. This concert honors the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s passing.

Mozart: A Little Night Music

Concerts

On Sale: No
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 01-28-2027 19:30, Venue: Holley Hall, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 01-29-2027 19:30, Venue: Holley Hall, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
Event Cancelled: No
Program (short):
- Composer: MOZART, Piece: {i}Eine kleine Nachtmusik{/i}
- Composer: MOZART, Piece: Serenade No. 9 ({i}Posthorn{/i})
Has intermission?: Yes
Conductor: Giancarlo Guerrero
Program: 2627 | CS4 | MOZART Eine kleine Nachtmusik, 2627 | CS4 | MOZART Serenade No. 9 Posthorn

Sarasota Orchestra Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero delves into Mozart’s music for smaller ensembles, as he leads the strings in the iconic Eine kleine Nachtmusik, the opening of which is immediately recognizable the world over. The winds, brass, and timpani join in the fun for the Serenade No. 9, nicknamed “Posthorn” because of a solo for the brass instrument.

Music of the Knights

Concerts

On Sale: No
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 02-26-2027 19:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 02-27-2027 14:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 02-27-2027 19:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
Event Cancelled: No
Has intermission?: Yes
Conductor: Mélisse Brunet

Three of Britain’s most legendary musicians: Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John, and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber are not only knights—they are also three of the most successful songwriters of all time. Revel in Paul McCartney's "Yesterday" and "Maybe I'm Amazed,” Elton John's "Crocodile Rock," "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," and "Your Song," and Andrew Lloyd Weber's "Memory" and "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina," plus many more! Get ready for a powerhouse tribute to the enduring British pop legacy.

Rock Legends of the ’60s & ’70s

Concerts

On Sale: No
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 04-09-2027 19:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 04-10-2027 14:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 04-10-2027 19:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
Event Cancelled: No
Has intermission?: Yes
Conductor: John Gennaro Devlin
Featured Guest Artists: Jesse Nager, Rick Brantley, Sarah Darling

Journey back to the music that defined a generation. This unforgettable concert brings to life the spirit of Laurel Canyon, the creative birthplace of the “California Sound.” Groove to the timeless music of groundbreaking artists such as Joni Mitchell, Carole King, James Taylor, The Eagles, The Mamas & the Papas, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, and more. Featured songs include "California Dreamin'," "Take It Easy," "Fire and Rain," and "You've Got a Friend."