Sarasota Orchestra

Concerts

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: Rune Bergmann

Journey back to the ’60s and ’70s California rock scene with a tribute to the legendary artists who defined a generation and continue to inspire countless artists today. This unforgettable concert will transport audiences from Van Wezel to Laurel Canyon, the creative birthplace of timeless music of groundbreaking artists such as The Mamas & The Papas, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, and Crosby, Stills and Nash.

Fireworks over Sarasota Orchestra's stage at Ed Smith Stadium

Disco Divas

Concerts

2627

On Sale: No
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 04-09-2027 19:30, Venue: Orioles' Ed Smith Stadium, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 04-10-2027 19:30, Venue: Orioles' Ed Smith Stadium, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
Event Cancelled: No
Has intermission?: Yes
Conductor: Byron Stripling
Featured Guest Artists: Crystal Monee Hall, Shayna Steele, Kelly Levesque
Series Override: Outdoor Pops

Sarah Fleiss, featured soprano

A Festive Celebration

Concerts

On Sale: No
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 12-26-2026 19:30, Venue: Sarasota Opera House, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
Event Cancelled: No
Program (short):
- Composer: TCHAIKOVSKY, Piece: Overture from {i}The Nutcracker{/i}
- Composer: BEACH, Piece: {i}Bal masqué{/i}
- Composer: MOZART, Piece: Exsultate, jubilate
- Composer: HANDEL, Piece: "Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion" from {i}Messiah{/i}
- Composer: BRITTEN, Piece: {i}Men of Goodwill{/i}, Variations on a Christmas Carol
- Composer: ANDREW BALFOUR, Piece: {i}Kiwetin-acahcos{/i} ({i}North Star{/i})
- Composer: SIBELIUS, Piece: {i}Andante festivo{/i}
- Composer: SIBELIUS, Piece: {i}Finlandia{/i}
Has intermission?: Yes
Conductor: Naomi Woo
Featured Guest Artists: None/Single Artist, Sarah Fleiss
Program: 2627 | D2 | TCHAIKOVSKY Nutcracker Overture, 2627 | D2 | BEACH Bal masque, 2627 | D2 | MOZART Exsultate jubilate, 2627 | D2 | HANDEL Rejoice greatly, 2627 | D2 | Britten Men of Goodwill Variations on a Christmas Carol, 2627 | D2 | BALFOUR Kiwetin-acahcos, 2627 | D2 | SIBELIUS Andante festivo, 2627 | D2 | SIBELIUS Finlandia

Giacarlo Guerrero conducting Sarasota Orchestra

Giacarlo Guerrero with Sarasota Orchestra

Beethoven Bookends

Concerts

On Sale: No
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 05-08-2027 19:30, Venue: Sarasota Opera House, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
Event Cancelled: No
Program (short):
- Composer: BEETHOVEN, Piece: Symphony No. 2
- Composer: BEETHOVEN, Piece: Symphony No. 8
Has intermission?: Yes
Conductor: Giancarlo Guerrero
Featured Guest Artists: None/Single Artist, Terrence Wilson
Program: 2627 | D3 | Beethoven Symphony No 2, 2627 | D3 | Beethoven Symphony No 8

Terrence Wilson, featured pianist

Classical Music Humor

Concerts

On Sale: No
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 10-03-2026 19:30, Venue: Sarasota Opera House, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
Event Cancelled: No
Program (short):
- Composer: ROSSINI, Piece: Overture to {i}The Barber of Seville{/i}
- Composer: HAYDN, Piece: Andante from Symphony No. 94 ({i}Surprise{/i})
- Composer: MOZART, Piece: Menuetto maestoso from {i}Ein musikalischer spaß{/i}
- Composer: STRAUSS II, Piece: {i}Thunder and Lightning{/i} Polka
- Composer: Michael DAUGHERTY, Piece: {i}Le Tombeau de Liberace{/i}
- Composer: PROKOFIEV, Piece: Symphony No. 1 ({i}Classical{/i})
Has intermission?: Yes
Conductor: Giancarlo Guerrero
Featured Guest Artists: None/Single Artist, Terrence Wilson
Program: 2627 | D1 | ROSSINI Overture to The Barber of Seville, 2627 | D1 | HAYDN Symphony No. 94 in G major "Surprise" II. Andante, 2627 | D1 | MOZART Menuetto maestoso from Ein musikalischer Spass, 2627 | D1 | STRAUSS Thunder and Lightning Polka, 2627 | D1 | DAUGHERTY Le Tombeau de Liberace, 2627 | D1 | PROKOFIEV classical symphony