Sarasota Orchestra

Concerts

Hollywood's Greatest Hits

Concerts

On Sale: No
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 01-22-2027 19:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 01-23-2027 14:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 01-23-2027 19:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
Event Cancelled: No
Has intermission?: Yes
Conductor: Evan Roider

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.

Rock Legends of the ’60s & ’70s

Concerts

On Sale: No
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 04-09-2027 19:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 04-10-2027 14:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 04-10-2027 19:30, Venue: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 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

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."

Byron Stripling, conductor

Disco Divas

Concerts

2627

On Sale: No
Flex: No
Date(s):
- Date: 04-23-2027 19:30, Venue: Orioles' Ed Smith Stadium, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
- Date: 04-24-2027 19:30, Venue: Orioles' Ed Smith Stadium, Is Sold Out?: No, Is Cancelled?: No, Is Postponed?: No
Event Cancelled: No
Has intermission?: Yes
Conductor: Byron Stripling
Featured Guest Artists: Crystal Monee Hall, Shayna Steele, Kelly Levesque
Series Override: Outdoor Pops

Disco Divas celebrates the reigning queens of disco: Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Patti LaBelle, and Diana Ross, along with classic hits from Eart, Wind & Fire, the Bee Gees, and more!

Sarah Fleiss, featured soprano

A Festive Celebration

Concerts

On Sale: No
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 12-26-2026 19:30, Venue: Sarasota Opera House, 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?: Yes
Conductor: Naomi Woo
Featured Guest Artists: None/Single Artist, Sarah Fleiss
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

Brighten your holiday season with a festive program featuring classical holiday favorites. Canadian conductor Naomi Woo makes her Sarasota Orchestra debut leading music from both The Nutcracker and Handel’s Messiah. Soprano Sarah Fleiss joins for Mozart’s exquisite Exsultate, jubilate for voice and small ensemble. Britten’s Men of Goodwill is a set of variations on “God rest ye merry, gentlemen.” Canadian Andrew Balfour’s gentle Kiwetin-acahcos (North Star) celebrates the beauty of Canada’s far north.

Beethoven Bookends

Concerts

On Sale: No
Flex: Yes
Date(s):
- Date: 05-08-2027 19:30, Venue: Sarasota Opera House, 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
Program: 2627 | D3 | Beethoven Symphony No 2, 2627 | D3 | Beethoven Symphony No 8

Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero leads a fascinating look into two of Beethoven’s brilliant, but less well-known symphonies. On the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's death, discover these two works of genius, every bit as deserving of celebration as his more famous symphonies. The extraordinary Second Symphony was composed in 1802 as Beethoven’s hearing loss worsened. The Eighth Symphony was one of Beethoven’s favorites for its quirky, fun-loving nature. He described this rowdy work as “unbuttoned!”

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Disco Divas

A Festive Celebration

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