Great Escapes Subscriptions
Great Escapes subscription remains the best way to ensure you’ll enjoy these casual, themed concerts of popular favorites.
Sunday matinees are now available.
Benefits of Subscribing
Substantial Savings
Subscribers save up to 35% off of single ticket prices, depending upon the series.
The Best Seats
Subscribers are given the best available seat assignments before single tickets go on sale in September.
Free Ticket Exchange
We understand you are busy. That’s why subscribers get free ticket exchanges. Subscribe now risk free.
Current Subscribers: Subscription renewals begin March 16. More Information >
6 concerts at 5:30pm | Holley Hall
$207/C, $277/B
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Strike Up the Band
Great Escapes 1
October 14October 15October 16October 17Steven Jarvi, conductor
Our Great Escapes season opens with an upbeat and brassy tribute to the great big band leaders of the 20th century. Hear Holley Hall resound with music composed and popularized by Montavani, Henry Mancini, Glenn Miller, and Louis Armstrong.
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Jingle Bells Forever
Great Escapes 2
December 9December 10December 11December 12December 13William Waldrop, conductor
Join Sarasota Orchestra in a celebration that travels the globe to experience international flavors of holiday joy. Along with your favorite holiday classics, take a tropical spin on a Caribbean Sleigh Ride, dance in your seats to Feliz Navidad, and enjoy an epic Silent Night.
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Beethoven at the Movies
Great Escapes 3
January 13January 14January 15January 16January 17David Alan Miller, conductor
Trace Beethoven's musical legacy from the symphony hall to the silver screen: Grammy Award winning conductor David Alan Miller interweaves Beethoven's immortal music and influences on contemporary film scores. Come hear the soundtracks to the movies with new ears.
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My Funny Valentine
Great Escapes 4
February 10February 11February 12February 13February 14Michelle Merrill, conductor
Isn't love grand? When serenaded by the sounds of Sarasota Orchestra, your sweetie is sure to agree. Our annual Valentine's Day program will feature romantic (both "big R" and "little r") music of Gershwin, Cole Porter, Tchaikovsky, and many more.
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Journey on the Orient Express
Great Escapes 5
March 10March 11March 12March 13March 14Steven Jarvi, conductor
This "murder mystery" adventure will whisk audiences through London, Paris, Munich, and Hungary, finally landing in Turkey. In a program featuring tunes such as "God Save the Queen" and "La Vie En Rose," waltzes by Johann Strauss, Jr. round out a concert of daring music and intrigue.
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Comedy Tonight
Great Escapes 6
April 21April 22April 23April 24Christopher Confessore, conductor
Get ready for a set of musical side-splitters! Leroy Anderson's Classical Jukebox joins Raymond Scott's Powerhouse, Sondheim's Comedy Tonight, and other humorous selections. This comedic twist on your Great Escapes is sure to bring on laughter.
6 concerts at 7:30pm | Holley Hall
$247/C, $312/B
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Strike Up the Band
Great Escapes 1
October 14October 15October 16October 17Steven Jarvi, conductor
Our Great Escapes season opens with an upbeat and brassy tribute to the great big band leaders of the 20th century. Hear Holley Hall resound with music composed and popularized by Montavani, Henry Mancini, Glenn Miller, and Louis Armstrong.
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Jingle Bells Forever
Great Escapes 2
December 9December 10December 11December 12December 13William Waldrop, conductor
Join Sarasota Orchestra in a celebration that travels the globe to experience international flavors of holiday joy. Along with your favorite holiday classics, take a tropical spin on a Caribbean Sleigh Ride, dance in your seats to Feliz Navidad, and enjoy an epic Silent Night.
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Beethoven at the Movies
Great Escapes 3
January 13January 14January 15January 16January 17David Alan Miller, conductor
Trace Beethoven's musical legacy from the symphony hall to the silver screen: Grammy Award winning conductor David Alan Miller interweaves Beethoven's immortal music and influences on contemporary film scores. Come hear the soundtracks to the movies with new ears.
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My Funny Valentine
Great Escapes 4
February 10February 11February 12February 13February 14Michelle Merrill, conductor
Isn't love grand? When serenaded by the sounds of Sarasota Orchestra, your sweetie is sure to agree. Our annual Valentine's Day program will feature romantic (both "big R" and "little r") music of Gershwin, Cole Porter, Tchaikovsky, and many more.
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Journey on the Orient Express
Great Escapes 5
March 10March 11March 12March 13March 14Steven Jarvi, conductor
This "murder mystery" adventure will whisk audiences through London, Paris, Munich, and Hungary, finally landing in Turkey. In a program featuring tunes such as "God Save the Queen" and "La Vie En Rose," waltzes by Johann Strauss, Jr. round out a concert of daring music and intrigue.
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Comedy Tonight
Great Escapes 6
April 21April 22April 23April 24Christopher Confessore, conductor
Get ready for a set of musical side-splitters! Leroy Anderson's Classical Jukebox joins Raymond Scott's Powerhouse, Sondheim's Comedy Tonight, and other humorous selections. This comedic twist on your Great Escapes is sure to bring on laughter.
6 concerts at 5:30pm | Holley Hall
$207/C, $277/B
-
Strike Up the Band
Great Escapes 1
October 14October 15October 16October 17Steven Jarvi, conductor
Our Great Escapes season opens with an upbeat and brassy tribute to the great big band leaders of the 20th century. Hear Holley Hall resound with music composed and popularized by Montavani, Henry Mancini, Glenn Miller, and Louis Armstrong.
-
Jingle Bells Forever
Great Escapes 2
December 9December 10December 11December 12December 13William Waldrop, conductor
Join Sarasota Orchestra in a celebration that travels the globe to experience international flavors of holiday joy. Along with your favorite holiday classics, take a tropical spin on a Caribbean Sleigh Ride, dance in your seats to Feliz Navidad, and enjoy an epic Silent Night.
-
Beethoven at the Movies
Great Escapes 3
January 13January 14January 15January 16January 17David Alan Miller, conductor
Trace Beethoven's musical legacy from the symphony hall to the silver screen: Grammy Award winning conductor David Alan Miller interweaves Beethoven's immortal music and influences on contemporary film scores. Come hear the soundtracks to the movies with new ears.
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My Funny Valentine
Great Escapes 4
February 10February 11February 12February 13February 14Michelle Merrill, conductor
Isn't love grand? When serenaded by the sounds of Sarasota Orchestra, your sweetie is sure to agree. Our annual Valentine's Day program will feature romantic (both "big R" and "little r") music of Gershwin, Cole Porter, Tchaikovsky, and many more.
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Journey on the Orient Express
Great Escapes 5
March 10March 11March 12March 13March 14Steven Jarvi, conductor
This "murder mystery" adventure will whisk audiences through London, Paris, Munich, and Hungary, finally landing in Turkey. In a program featuring tunes such as "God Save the Queen" and "La Vie En Rose," waltzes by Johann Strauss, Jr. round out a concert of daring music and intrigue.
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Comedy Tonight
Great Escapes 6
April 21April 22April 23April 24Christopher Confessore, conductor
Get ready for a set of musical side-splitters! Leroy Anderson's Classical Jukebox joins Raymond Scott's Powerhouse, Sondheim's Comedy Tonight, and other humorous selections. This comedic twist on your Great Escapes is sure to bring on laughter.
6 concerts at 8:00pm | Holley Hall
$247/C, $312/B, $499/A
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Strike Up the Band
Great Escapes 1
October 14October 15October 16October 17Steven Jarvi, conductor
Our Great Escapes season opens with an upbeat and brassy tribute to the great big band leaders of the 20th century. Hear Holley Hall resound with music composed and popularized by Montavani, Henry Mancini, Glenn Miller, and Louis Armstrong.
-
Jingle Bells Forever
Great Escapes 2
December 9December 10December 11December 12December 13William Waldrop, conductor
Join Sarasota Orchestra in a celebration that travels the globe to experience international flavors of holiday joy. Along with your favorite holiday classics, take a tropical spin on a Caribbean Sleigh Ride, dance in your seats to Feliz Navidad, and enjoy an epic Silent Night.
-
Beethoven at the Movies
Great Escapes 3
January 13January 14January 15January 16January 17David Alan Miller, conductor
Trace Beethoven's musical legacy from the symphony hall to the silver screen: Grammy Award winning conductor David Alan Miller interweaves Beethoven's immortal music and influences on contemporary film scores. Come hear the soundtracks to the movies with new ears.
-
My Funny Valentine
Great Escapes 4
February 10February 11February 12February 13February 14Michelle Merrill, conductor
Isn't love grand? When serenaded by the sounds of Sarasota Orchestra, your sweetie is sure to agree. Our annual Valentine's Day program will feature romantic (both "big R" and "little r") music of Gershwin, Cole Porter, Tchaikovsky, and many more.
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Journey on the Orient Express
Great Escapes 5
March 10March 11March 12March 13March 14Steven Jarvi, conductor
This "murder mystery" adventure will whisk audiences through London, Paris, Munich, and Hungary, finally landing in Turkey. In a program featuring tunes such as "God Save the Queen" and "La Vie En Rose," waltzes by Johann Strauss, Jr. round out a concert of daring music and intrigue.
-
Comedy Tonight
Great Escapes 6
April 21April 22April 23April 24Christopher Confessore, conductor
Get ready for a set of musical side-splitters! Leroy Anderson's Classical Jukebox joins Raymond Scott's Powerhouse, Sondheim's Comedy Tonight, and other humorous selections. This comedic twist on your Great Escapes is sure to bring on laughter.
4 concerts at 4:00pm | Holley Hall
$140/C, $190/B
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Jingle Bells Forever
Great Escapes 2
December 9December 10December 11December 12December 13William Waldrop, conductor
Join Sarasota Orchestra in a celebration that travels the globe to experience international flavors of holiday joy. Along with your favorite holiday classics, take a tropical spin on a Caribbean Sleigh Ride, dance in your seats to Feliz Navidad, and enjoy an epic Silent Night.
-
Beethoven at the Movies
Great Escapes 3
January 13January 14January 15January 16January 17David Alan Miller, conductor
Trace Beethoven's musical legacy from the symphony hall to the silver screen: Grammy Award winning conductor David Alan Miller interweaves Beethoven's immortal music and influences on contemporary film scores. Come hear the soundtracks to the movies with new ears.
-
My Funny Valentine
Great Escapes 4
February 10February 11February 12February 13February 14Michelle Merrill, conductor
Isn't love grand? When serenaded by the sounds of Sarasota Orchestra, your sweetie is sure to agree. Our annual Valentine's Day program will feature romantic (both "big R" and "little r") music of Gershwin, Cole Porter, Tchaikovsky, and many more.
-
Journey on the Orient Express
Great Escapes 5
March 10March 11March 12March 13March 14Steven Jarvi, conductor
This "murder mystery" adventure will whisk audiences through London, Paris, Munich, and Hungary, finally landing in Turkey. In a program featuring tunes such as "God Save the Queen" and "La Vie En Rose," waltzes by Johann Strauss, Jr. round out a concert of daring music and intrigue.
Benefits of Subscribing
Substantial Savings
Subscribers save up to 35% off of single ticket prices, depending upon the series.
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.
