On the schedule: a U.S. premiere by an Iranian composer, a three-day "Bachtober" Fest, a celebration of the Argentine tango, Cirque des Voix and much more.
This season includes 12 mainstage performances, one work-in-progress showing and more than a dozen free and discounted activities, such as master classes and artist talks.
Plus, Ringling College names a new VP of academic affairs and retired pharma exec Bob Essner has been named to the board of Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation.