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Sarasota Orchestra Announces 2022-23 Season

The five-series season presents Masterworks, Pops, Great Escapes, Discoveries, Chamber Soirees, and a guest turn by Yo-Yo Ma.

04/26/2022 By Kay Kipling

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Here Are the Best Things to Do in Sarasota This Month

A lineup of exhibits, concerts, plays and more to catch during April.

04/01/2022 By Kay Kipling

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What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Classical concerts, an Italian feast and carnival in Venice, Disney's Beauty and the Beast onstage and more.

02/24/2022 By Kay Kipling

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Sarasota Orchestra Highlights Voices from the “New World”

Antonín Dvořák’s love letter to America forms the heart of Sarasota Orchestra’s Masterworks program at the Van Wezel March 11–13.

02/10/2022 By Betsy Hudson Traba, Principal Flute, Sarasota Orchestra

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What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Giving Hunger the Blues, orchestral concerts, Dave Barry speaks and more.

02/03/2022 By Kay Kipling

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Sarasota Orchestra Showcases the Winningest Music in History

The upcoming Pops program The Envelope Please features a trio of Broadway stars in a concert of prize-worthy hits from stage and screen.

02/03/2022

Romance Reigns

Seven Valentine's Day Date Night Ideas

Looking for something to do with your sweetie besides dine this Valentine’s Day? Check out these entertainment offerings.

02/03/2022 By Kay Kipling

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Here Are the Best Things to Do in Sarasota This Month

A lineup of exhibits, concerts, plays and more to catch this month.

02/01/2022 By Kay Kipling

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Fairy Tales and Fireworks with Sarasota Orchestra

Grammy Award–winning Maestra JoAnn Falletta returns to Sarasota for a rousing program at the Van Wezel also featuring jazz pianist Aaron Diehl.

01/26/2022 By Betsy Hudson Traba, Principal Flute, Sarasota Orchestra

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What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

PINCfest takes over the Rosemary District, Asolo Rep opens a new show, tango at the Van Wezel and more.

01/20/2022 By Kay Kipling

Arts

Sarasota Orchestra Receives $50,000 Grant for 2021-2022 Season

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation awarded the orchestra with an Arts Appreciation grant.

01/07/2022 By Staff

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What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

A paranormal circus in Palmetto, Sarasota Orchestra welcomes pianist Garrick Ohlsson, a bubble festival and more.

01/06/2022 By Kay Kipling

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World-Renowned Violinist Makes Sarasota Orchestra Debut

Violin soloist Augustin Hadelich, whose sound has been called “hypnotic,” will perform February 4–6.

01/05/2022 By Betsy Hudson Traba, Principal Flute, Sarasota Orchestra

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Here Are the Best Things to Do in Sarasota This Month

A lineup of exhibits, concerts, plays and more to catch during January.

01/05/2022 By Kay Kipling

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What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

The Sarasota Ballet presents "Giselle," music from The Venice Symphony and Sarasota Orchestra, a holiday market and more.

12/16/2021 By Kay Kipling

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What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Holiday lights bloom at Selby Gardens, Sarah Brightman sings Christmas at the Van Wezel, Sarasota Orchestra concerts and more.

12/09/2021 By Kay Kipling

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Keyboard Giants Team Up in Concert with Sarasota Orchestra

Legendary pianist Garrick Ohlsson joins Sarasota Orchestra, under the direction of Jeffrey Kahane, in their first Masterworks performance of the new year.

12/07/2021 By Betsy Hudson Traba, Principal Flute, Sarasota Orchestra

The New Maestro

Acclaimed Conductor and Musician Bramwell Tovey Takes Up the Baton for Sarasota Orchestra

Tovey also serves as artistic adviser to the Rhode Island Philharmonic and as principal conductor of the BBC Concert Orchestra.

12/03/2021 By Kay Kipling

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What to Do in Sarasota Nov. 25-Dec. 1

Holiday shows and music at the Van Wezel, WBTT, Florida Studio Theatre and more.

11/23/2021 By Kay Kipling

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Venturing Outside the Box in American Voices

The second concert in the Orchestra's Masterworks series includes works by living composers, with one of them on the podium at the Van Wezel.

11/11/2021 By Betsy Hudson Traba, Principal Flute, Sarasota Orchestra