Bruch’s lush Piano Quintet is a highly Romantic work composed for a set of dear friends to perform. The piece is passionate and playful. Beethoven's String Quartet No. 16 features moments of great tenderness and quirky rhythmic fun, and marks a triumphant conclusion to Beethoven’s extraordinary catalog of string quartets. This concert honors the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s passing.

This program features your favorite instruments in new and interesting combinations. Arnold Bax’s Quintet for Harp and Strings is dreamy and impressionistic. Florence Price’s Octet for Brasses and Piano is a melodic work that shows off the brass’ lyrical sides. LIgNEouS features solo marimba and string quartet. Finally, Gounod's Petite symphonie combines winds and horns in a charming work.

Conductor Evan Roider leads Sarasota Orchestra through the some of greatest film scores of all time. From the epic ride of Ben-Hur to the hair-raising tension of Psycho and the intense drama of The Godfather and Chariots of Fire, you'll experience cinema's heart-pounding power. Relive the romance of Gone with the Wind and The Way We Were and the whimsy of The Pink Panther and Beauty and the Beast as you experience the soundtracks performed with the immersive atmosphere only a live orchestra can provide.

Journey back to the music that defined a generation. This unforgettable concert brings to life the spirit of Laurel Canyon, the creative birthplace of the “California Sound.” Groove to the timeless music of groundbreaking artists such as Joni Mitchell, Carole King, James Taylor, The Eagles, The Mamas & the Papas, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, and more. Featured songs include "California Dreamin'," "Take It Easy," "Fire and Rain," and "You've Got a Friend."