The Sarasota Concert Association celebrates its 81^st season of bringing world-renowned orchestras, chamber ensembles and acclaimed soloists to Sarasota.  From internationally-celebrated orchestras including The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, to the extraordinary virtuosity of violinist Joshua Bell as well as pianist Alexander Malofeev, and the Sarasota debut of the Danish String Quartet, this is an exceptional season of memorable performances!

The Philadelphia Orchestra makes its long-awaited return to Sarasota on Monday, February 16 at Van Wezel, led by its charismatic Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin.  A Brahms specialist, Nézet-Séguin will conduct two of the composer’s beloved symphonies, the 3rd and 4^th. The Financial Times describes Yannick Nezet-Seguin as “the greatest generator of energy on the international podium.”  This will be a powerful musical experience not to be missed!

Grammy Award-winning superstar violinist Joshua Bell joins the renowned Academy of St Martin in the Fields on Sunday, March 15 at Van Wezel, performing Saint-Saëns’ fiery Violin Concerto No. 3, and he also leads the orchestra in Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8.  With a career spanning almost four decades, Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated artists in the world today, having performed with virtually every major orchestra. The London-based St Martin in the Fields named Joshua Bell as its Music Director in 2011 and they have enjoyed a strong musical partnership ever since.  As described by New York Classical Review, “Joshua Bell was excellent from the first notes, his exquisite tone pushing out enormous energy, expression, and forward drive.” 

A powerful conclusion to a memorable season.

Tickets are available on the Sarasota Concert Association website at www.SCAsarasota.org or by calling the Box Office at (941) 966-6161.