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Moonlight

Concerts

On Sale: Yes
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 01-13-2027 17:30, Venue: Holley Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8281/8310, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 01-14-2027 19:30, Venue: Holley Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8281/8316, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 01-15-2027 17:30, Venue: Holley Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8281/8322, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 01-16-2027 19:30, Venue: Holley Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8281/8347, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 01-17-2027 16:00, Venue: Holley Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8281/8352, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
Event Cancelled: No
Has intermission?: Yes
Conductor: Matthew Troy
Cost Override: $50

Let the music transport you to a world of soft shadows and shimmering stars. This program features the moonlit beauty of Debussy’s Clair de lune and the romantic soul of Les Misérables. From the tender Moon River to the spooky Ride of the Headless Horseman, you'll explore the mysteries of the night. This concert is a dreamy tapestry of pop standards, Broadway anthems, and classical gems.

Beethoven Bookends

Concerts

On Sale: Yes
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 05-08-2027 19:30, Venue: Sarasota Opera House, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8269/8357, 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
Cost Override: $27
Program: 2627 | D3 | Beethoven Symphony No 2, 2627 | D3 | Beethoven Symphony No 8

Join Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero for a fascinating exploration of two of Ludwig van Beethoven’s most spirited and inventive symphonies. Discover how the Second and Eighth Symphonies reveal the composer’s wit, energy, and boundless creativity while offering a fresh perspective on one of history’s greatest musical minds. In this 75-minute, no-intermission concert, Giancarlo’s engaging commentary from the podium brings the music vividly to life, revealing surprising stories and musical insights along the way. Whether you’re discovering these works for the first time or hearing them anew, this lively program offers an entertaining and illuminating Beethoven experience.

Soundstages

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

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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.

Voices of Spring

Concerts

On Sale: Yes
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 04-14-2027 17:30, Venue: Holley Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8284/8313, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 04-15-2027 19:30, Venue: Holley Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8284/8319, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 04-16-2027 17:30, Venue: Holley Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8284/8325, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 04-17-2027 19:30, Venue: Holley Hall, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8284/8350, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
Event Cancelled: No
Has intermission?: Yes
Conductor: William Waldrop
Cost Override: $50

Read the program book

This series finale captures the freshness of the outdoors. Featuring the elegant waltzes of Strauss, Jr.'s Voices of Spring and the quintessential Americana of Copland’s Variations on a Shaker Melody, this concert is a breath of fresh air. You’ll also enjoy nostalgic selections from Richard Rodgers’ State Fair, evoking the charm of a sunny afternoon. It’s a joyful, lighthearted tribute to nature and new beginnings.

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.