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Chambersoirées
Chamber Soirées offer the opportunity to get up close and personal with our musicians, as they perform magnificent, small ensemble works in the intimacy of Holley Hall. Powerful strings and piano, delicate harp, and virtuosic winds and brass bring extraordinary music to life in a compelling, shared experience.
packages
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All 6 Concerts
Sundays at 4:00 pm and Thursdays at 5:30 pm at Holley HallCS1
Sun
October 8
CS2
Sun
November 19
CS3
Thu
December 21
CS4
Sun
January 21
CS5
Sun
February 25
CS6
Thu
March 21
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Concert 4 Pack
Sundays at 4:00 pm and Thursdays at 5:30 pm at Holley HallCS3
Thu
December 21
CS4
Sun
January 21
CS5
Sun
February 25
CS6
Thu
March 21
Benefitsof Subscribing
- Substantial Savings Subscribers save 20% off of single ticket prices.
- The Best Seats Subscribers are given seat assignments before single tickets go on sale in September. Subscribers get the best available seats in their section of preference.
- Free Ticket Exchange We understand you are busy. That’s why subscribers get free ticket exchanges. Subscribe now risk free.
Concert Schedule
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CS1
Rare Gems
Holley Hall DATE
October 8
Revel in this program of rare gems for strings and piano. Gustav Mahler is revered for his massive symphonies that broke new ground with their power. His Piano Quartet in A Minor, rediscovered in the 1960s, is the master’s sole surviving work of chamber music and was used as part of the soundtrack for Martin Scorsese’s 2010 film Shutter Island. French Impressionist Claude Debussy wrote only one string quartet, but its sensual beauty and originality destined it to become a favorite of music lovers worldwide.
Program
- MAHLER Piano Quartet
- DEBUSSY String Quartet
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CS2
A Soldier’s Tale
Holley Hall DATE
November 19
Igor Stravinsky’s music for this theatrical work propels the tale of a soldier who trades his magic violin to the Devil in exchange for knowledge of the future. The piece is a tour de force for the seven instrumentalists and three narrators tasked with bringing the spectacular score to life. Now considered among the most important chamber music opuses of the early 20th century, L’Histoire’s combination of virtuosic instrumental writing and dramatic narration always make its live performance a must-see event!
Program
- STRAVINSKY L'Histoire du Soldat (A Soldier's Tale)
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CS3
Beethoven and Berio
Holley Hall DATE
December 21
Brighten your holiday season with the festive sounds of brass, the sardonic wit of Luciano Berio, and the elegance of Beethoven. Giovanni Gabrieli wrote his magnificent brass canzoni in the 1500s to be played from opposing choir lofts in Venice’s Basilica of St. Mark. Berio’s delightful Opus Number Zoo has the musicians recite whimsical poems about animals as they play. Finally, Beethoven’s Second String Quartet has an elegance and charm that beckon back to Haydn, yet already shows hints of Beethoven’s fiery side.
Program
- GABRIELI Four Canzoni (arr. for brass quintet)
- BERIO Opus Number Zoo
- BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 2
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CS4
String and Piano Quartets
Holley Hall DATE
January 21
Spend a Sunday afternoon with the majestic sounds of music for strings and piano. In 1933, Florence Price became the first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major American orchestra. Her String Quartet has elements inspired by folk music, spirituals, and the blues. Robert Schumann had his wife, Clara, in mind when he composed his glorious Piano Quartet in 1842. She gave the premiere of the highly Romantic work, which continues to thrill modern audiences.
Program
- PRICE String Quartet
- SCHUMANN Piano Quartet
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CS5
Heavenly Harmony
Holey Hall DATE
February 25
If heaven has a soundtrack, it may well include music by Massenet, Roussel, and Mozart. Massanet’s beloved “Méditation” from his opera Thaïs, in a gorgeous arrangement for four cellos, opens this program. Albert Roussel’s Sérénade combines flute and harp with string trio for a work that is alternatingly haunting and lighthearted. The program concludes with Mozart’s jolly Wind Serenade for two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, and two horns. Composed to impress a potential patron, the elegant work has been delighting audiences for over 200 years!
Program
- MASSENET Méditation from Thaïs
- ROUSSEL Sérénade for Flute, String Trio, and Harp
- MOZART Wind Serenade No. 11
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CS6
Classics For Wind And Brass
Holley Hall DATE
March 21
Sarasota Orchestra’s wind and brass quintets take center stage in a program of masterpieces. Carl Nielsen had a fondness for nature and all “living, breathing things.” His wind quintet is a remarkable staple of the repertoire, highlighting the sounds and personalities of the individual instruments. Victor Ewald was an engineer with a special affinity for the brass family. His Quintet No. 3 showcases the performers’ prowess as it gifts a tuneful, Romantic-era gem to the audience.
Program
- NIELSEN Wind Quintet
- EWALD Brass Quintet No. 3
Benefitsof Subscribing
- Substantial Savings Subscribers save 20% off of single ticket prices.
- The Best Seats Subscribers are given seat assignments before single tickets go on sale in September. Subscribers get the best available seats in their section of preference.
- Free Ticket Exchange We understand you are busy. That’s why subscribers get free ticket exchanges. Subscribe now risk free.
