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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

Things to Do

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

Sarasota Orchestra’s second concert in its Masterworks series includes works by living composers, with one of them on the podium.

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

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Fairs and festivals, the Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks series begins, On the Town with Choral Artists and more.

11/05/2021 By Kay Kipling

Future Forward

Ambitious Plans for Our Cultural Treasures Will Transform Sarasota as We Know It

The future looks big.

11/02/2021 By Kay Kipling

Top Tickets

Here Are the Best Things to Do in Sarasota This Month

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

11/01/2021 By Kay Kipling

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Escape to Margaritaville at Van Wezel, the Sarasota Opera opens its fall season, the Sarasota Orchestra embarks on an adventure, and much more.

10/28/2021 By Kay Kipling

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Get Swept Away in Sound

Sarasota Orchestra Principal Flutist Betsy Hudson Traba reflects on the opening of the 2021–2022 Masterworks series.

10/13/2021 By Betsy Hudson Traba

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

A grand piano concert, high-flying orchids at Selby Gardens, new music and theater, and more.

10/07/2021 By Kay Kipling

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota Sept. 30-Oct. 6

WBTT kicks off its season with Eubie!, Sarasota Orchestra is back in full, a hootenanny in old Miakka, and more.

09/30/2021 By Kay Kipling

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

The FabAF-IFF Music & Arts Festival, new shows at Selby Gardens, Venice Theatre , FST and more.

09/23/2021 By Kay Kipling

New Season, New Rules

Sarasota Arts Groups Announce New Indoor Safety Measures

#SafeArtsSarasota protocols have been revised for indoor shows.

09/13/2021 By Kay Kipling

Behind the Buildings

Meet the Women Behind Six Iconic Local Buildings

Sarasota architecture wears the names of women from our past. Here are six to know.

09/01/2021 Photography by Robert Plunket

Taking Up the Baton

Sarasota Orchestra Names New Music Director

Bramwell Tovey begins his role as music director designate Sept. 1.

08/24/2021 By Kay Kipling

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: June 10-16

Florida Studio Theatre rocks out, the Sarasota Music Festival carries on, a new exhibit at Sarasota Art Museum, free hip-hop at Van Wezel and more.

06/10/2021 By Kay Kipling

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: May 6-12

WBTT delivers soul music outdoors, the Sarasota Film Festival continues, Best of Ringling goes online, and more.

05/06/2021 By Kay Kipling

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Return to Music with Sarasota Orchestra’s Jubilant 2021–2022 Concert Series

The joy is palpable as musicians, guest conductors, and soloists return to full orchestra performances.

04/28/2021

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota April 15-21

An outdoor concert at Asolo Rep, celebrating the circus at The Ringling, BBQ and bluegrass and more.

04/15/2021 By Kay Kipling

Back to the Stage

Sarasota Orchestra Announces Full, Live 2021-22 Season

Five concert series are planned in a return to normal after Covid forced musicians and audiences to mostly stay home.

04/13/2021 By Kay Kipling