Romantic warmth and Classical elegance mingle with an intriguing dash of modernism in this must-hear program. Mozart’s Serenade enchants with graceful melodies and sparkling winds. Pianist Robert Levin returns for one of the cornerstones of the Romantic repertoire, Schumann’s exhilarating Piano Quintet. Composed in 1813, Louis Spohr’s elegant Grand Nonet blends chamber intimacy with lush symphonic textures. Ruth Crawford Seeger, a pioneering American composer, brings bold imagination and expressive clarity with her Suite for Wind Quintet.

Share in the inspiration as Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero, our professional orchestra and the young members of the Youth Philharmonic come together for an unforgettable side-by-side performance. The Sarasota Youth Orchestras' alumni frequently describe this concert as one of the most electrifying experiences from their time in Sarasota Orchestra’s education programs—one that inspires many to pursue music careers of their own. The Youth Philharmonic is the most advanced of the eight Sarasota Youth Orchestras ensembles.

Sarasota Orchestra closes its season with a program of works that left the door open for more. No one is certain why Schubert never finished his Eighth Symphony, but the two movements that he did compose remain among his most beloved. Julia Perry’s Short Piece for Orchestra was the first work by a woman of color to be performed by the New York Philharmonic; Perry’s life and career were cut short at age 55. In his Symphony No. 45, Haydn sent a not-so subtle message to his employer that the orchestra was ready for a break. This symphony has delighted audiences for over 250 years and concludes our 76th season with a chuckle as each musician exits the stage in a dramatic send-off.

Let the music move you from the nightclubs of Buenos Aires to the pubs of Ireland, the Bohemian countryside, and beyond. Sarasota Orchestra stays in step with dances from all over the world, including some of your favorite waltzes and polkas, tango, and even a conga!