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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

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.

A Festive Celebration

Concerts

On Sale: Yes
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 12-23-2026 19:30, Venue: Sarasota Opera House, Purchase URL: https://buy.sarasotaorchestra.org/8268/8356, 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?: No
Conductor: Naomi Woo
Featured Guest Artists: None/Single Artist, Sarah Fleiss
Cost Override: $27
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

Celebrate the season with this 75-minute, no-intermission concert featuring engaging commentary from guest conductor Naomi Woo. Discover the stories behind uplifting seasonal classics as soprano Sarah Fleiss shines in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s radiant Exsultate, jubilate and George Frideric Handel’s joyful "Rejoice Greatly" from Messiah. Benjamin Britten’s sparkling Men of Goodwill, inspired by God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, adds extra cheer to the program. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the holidays with the warmth, inspiration, and joy of live classical music.

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.