Subscriptions Discoveries

In 75 minutes without intermission, these programs at the Sarasota Opera House explore the artistic genius and influences of three great composers, delighting both devotees and newcomers with an engaging potpourri of shorter works.

    Discoveries Packages

  • 3-Pack

    Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 4:00 pm at Sarasota Opera House

    Included in 3-Pack

    • DISC1 | Sat, October 5, 7:30 pm
    • DISC2 | Sun, January 5, 4:00 pm
    • DISC3 | Sat, May 17, 7:30 pm

Discoveries Concert Schedule

    • DISC1

      DISC1 | Gershwin’s American Dream

      Program

      • Gould Pavanne from Symphonette No. 2 (American)
      • BERNSTEIN "The Great Lover" from Three Dance Episodes from On the Town
      • VIET CUONG Next Week’s Trees
      • SUESSE Andante ("The Blues") from Concerto in Three Rhythms
      • MICHAEL DAUGHERTY GOLD for Orchestra from The Adventures of Jesse Owens
      • GERSHWIN Concerto in F

      About

      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.
    • DISC2

      DISC2 | Mozart On the Road

      Program

      • MOZART Overture from Don Giovanni
      • HAYDN Finale from Symphony No. 86
      • BACH Contrapunctus No. 1 from The Art of the Fugue
      • MOZART Allegro from Piano Concerto No. 20
      • ISAAC THOMAS (new commission)
      • MOZART Symphony No. 38 (Prague)

      About

      Much of Mozart’s young life was spent on the road, showing off his talents as a musical prodigy in the capitals of Europe. Hear 15-year-old prodigy Anwen Deng as she performs a movement of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20, as well as the premiere of a Mozart-inspired work by brilliant 12-year-old composer Isaac Thomas. Enjoy music of two of Mozart's idols: Haydn and Bach.
    • DISC3

      DISC3 | Vivaldi Inspired

      Program

      • VIVALDI "Spring" from The Four Seasons
      • STRAVINSKY "Sinfonia" and "Gavotte" from Pulcinella Suite
      • COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Idyll
      • HOLST Brook Green Suite
      • RESPIGHI "Italiana" and "Siciliana" from Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 3
      • VIVALDI "Summer" from The Four Seasons

      About

      Everything old is new again. “Spring” and “Summer” from Vivaldi’s beloved Four Seasons bookend this program featuring violinist Amaryn Olmeda, a rising star. Stravinsky, Respighi, Coleridge-Taylor, and Holst all took a page from musical styles of the past.
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Phone

Box Office: 941-953-3434
Administration: 941-953-4252

Hours

Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
And at the concert venue one hour prior to showtime.

Our Mission

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

Accessibility

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

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

Assistive listening devices are available for all Orchestra performances.

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