Concerts

Nate Seman, Principal Tuba
Nate Seman, Principal Tuba

TV Tunes and Treasures

Themes from television shows are some of our fondest memories, creating rich and nostalgic images in our minds. You’ll revel in classical tunes made popular by Looney Tunes and Popeye and smile to music from The Flintstones, Star Trek, and Downton Abbey.

 Joshua Horne, Co-Principal Horn and  Calvin Falwell, bass clarinet
Joshua Horne, Co-Principal Horn and Calvin Falwell, bass clarinet

G.O.A.T.s (Greatest of All Time)

Who reigns supreme over all of music history? Hear our conductor’s picks spanning genres and centuries. From Beethoven to Mozart, and from Queen’s "Bohemian Rhapsody" to Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music, this concert of winners showcases the best of the best.

Musical Selections

Marcelina Suchocka, Principal Percussion
Marcelina Suchocka, Principal Percussion

A Musical Comedy

This concert promises big grins and hearty laughs. Leroy Anderson’s The Typewriter features the real thing as a solo instrument! You will delight to the Scherzo for Motorcycle and Orchestra from Indiana Jones, plus music from La Cage aux Folles and The Producers.

(left to right) Alli Mauzey, Dee Roscioli, and Scarlett Strallen, featured vocals
(left to right) Alli Mauzey, Dee Roscioli, and Scarlett Strallen, featured vocals

3 Divas from Broadway

  • On Sale: Yes
  • Flex: Yes
  • Date(s):
  • Event Cancelled: No
  • Has intermission?: No
  • Conductor: Evan Roider
  • Featured Guest Artists: None/Single Artist, Alli Mauzey, Scarlett Strallen, Dee Roscioli

Three leading ladies from the Broadway stage, including Glinda and Elphaba from Wicked and Mary Poppins herself, light up the stage in an evening of popular Broadway hits. Performed at Carnegie Hall, the show features soaring vocals and beautiful music from Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Funny Girl, Gypsy, A Chorus Line, and many others.

Kevin Cole, featured pianist
Kevin Cole, featured pianist

Gershwin’s American Dream

  • On Sale: Yes
  • Flex: Yes
  • Date(s):
  • Event Cancelled: No
  • Program (short):
    • Composer: MICHAEL DAUGHERTY, Piece: {i}GOLD{/i} for Orchestra from {i}The Adventures of Jesse Owens{/i}
    • Composer: GOULD, Piece: Pavanne from American Symphonette No. 2
    • Composer: VIET CUONG, Piece: {i}Next Week’s Trees{/i}
    • Composer: SUESSE, Piece: Andante ("The Blues") from Concerto in Three Rhythms
    • Composer: GERSHWIN, Piece: Concerto in F
  • Has intermission?: No
  • Conductor: David Alan Miller
  • Featured Guest Artists: None/Single Artist, Kevin Cole
  • Program: 2425 | disc1 | Daugherty Gold, 2425 | disc1 | gould Pavanne, 2425 | disc1 | cuong next week's trees, 2425 | disc1 | suesse concerto in three rhythms, 2425 | disc1 | gershwin concerto in f

Celebrate the legendary George Gershwin and his extraordinary impact on American music. This thrilling evening will feature a dollop of jazz, blues, and dance rhythms. Hear how Gershwin's influence echoes through the years in this enticing program showcasing Kevin Cole, widely considered the finest Gershwin pianist in the country.

Accessibility

Sarasota Orchestra is committed to making our performances and facilities accessible to everyone in our community.

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All of the Orchestra’s facilities are accessible to persons using wheelchairs.

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Assistive listening devices are available for all Orchestra performances.

Our Mission

Our mission is to engage, educate, and enrich our community through high-quality, live musical experiences.

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