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Concerts

On Sale: Yes
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 03-10-2027 17:30, Venue: Holley Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8283/8312, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 03-11-2027 19:30, Venue: Holley Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8283/8318, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 03-12-2027 17:30, Venue: Holley Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8283/8324, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 03-13-2027 19:30, Venue: Holley Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8283/8349, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 03-14-2027 16:00, Venue: Holley Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8283/8354, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
Event Cancelled: No
Has intermission?: Yes
Conductor: Chris Confessore
Cost Override: $50

Relive the iconic theme from Dragnet, the whimsy of The Office, the humor of I Love Lucy, the thrill of Sunset Boulevard, and the imagination of Flight to Neverland. Then, experience the epic scope of Lord of the Rings, the underdog spirit of Rocky, and the eccentricity of Willy Wonka. It’s a dynamic, thrilling concert of music featuring blockbuster themes from film and television favorites.

Beethoven and Prokofiev

Concerts

On Sale: Yes
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 11-07-2026 19:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8260/8329, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 11-08-2026 14:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8260/8336, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
Event Cancelled: No
Program (short):
- Composer: Lera AUERBACH, Piece: {i}Icarus{/i}
- Composer: BEETHOVEN, Piece: Violin Concerto
- Composer: PROKOFIEV, Piece: Symphony No. 5
Has intermission?: Yes
Conductor: Giancarlo Guerrero
Featured Guest Artists: None/Single Artist, Gil Shaham
Cost Override: Starting at $43
Program: 2627 | MW1 | AUERBACH Icarus, 2627 | MW1 | BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto, 2627 | MW1 | PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 5

Feel the collective rush as Sarasota Orchestra launches the Masterworks season in magnificent fashion. Legendary violinist Gil Shaham brings his “deeply intense sincerity” (The New York Times) to Ludwig van Beethoven’s luminous Violin Concerto—a piece that soars with pure lyricism. Then, feel the profound emotional impact of Sergey Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5. Written as the smoke of World War II began to clear, Prokofiev penned this towering work as “a hymn to free and happy Man, to his mighty powers, his pure and noble spirit.” Opening with Lera Auerbach’s gripping musical retelling of the myth of Icarus, who flew too close to the sun, this concert reaches for the heights of human ambition.

Hollywood's Greatest Hits

Concerts

On Sale: Yes
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 01-22-2027 19:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8276/8358, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 01-23-2027 14:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8276/8361, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 01-23-2027 19:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8276/8364, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
Event Cancelled: No
Has intermission?: Yes
Conductor: Evan Roider
Cost Override: $45

Memories of our favorite films often begin with the music that brings every scene to life. In Sarasota Orchestra’s kickoff to an exhilarating Pops season, experience the excitement of Hollywood’s greatest film scores performed live as guest conductor Evan Roider leads the Orchestra through iconic music from the silver screen. From the epic ride of Ben-Hur to the hair-raising suspense of Psycho and the drama of The Godfather, this is the music that made movies unforgettable. Whether it’s the sweeping romance of Gone with the Wind or the whimsical charm of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, you’ll hear these beloved scores with the immersive sound that only a live orchestra can provide.

Music of the Knights

Concerts

On Sale: Yes
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 02-26-2027 19:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8277/8359, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 02-27-2027 14:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8277/8362, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 02-27-2027 19:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8277/8365, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
Event Cancelled: No
Has intermission?: Yes
Conductor: Mélisse Brunet
Featured Guest Artists: Scott Coulter, Chris Blem, John Boswell, Blaine Krauss
Cost Override: $45

A celebration of three extraordinary British music icons! Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John, and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber are not only knights—they are also among the most influential songwriters of the modern era. Enjoy unforgettable favorites including Paul McCartney’s "Yesterday" and "Maybe I’m Amazed"; Sir Elton John’s "Crocodile Rock," "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," and "Your Song"; and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s "Memory" and "Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina"—plus many more.

Rock Legends of the ’60s & ’70s

Concerts

On Sale: Yes
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 04-09-2027 19:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8278/8360, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 04-10-2027 14:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8278/8363, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 04-10-2027 19:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8278/8366, 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
Cost Override: $45

Celebrate the music of the singer-songwriters and bands who defined an era. Experience the timeless songs of Carole King, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, the Eagles, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Fleetwood Mac, The Mamas & the Papas, and more. Featuring spectacular vocalists backed by the full sound of Sarasota Orchestra, favorites including "You've Got a Friend," "Fire and Rain," "Take It Easy," and "California Dreamin'" come to life for an outing filled with nostalgia, harmony, and some of the most beloved songs ever written.