Friends' Events

Each Concert Perspectives features a variety of Sarasota Orchestra musicians who recount their onstage performance experience during the previous Masterworks concert. In this edition, musicians Daniel Jordan, Concertmaster, Edward Rumzis, bassoon and Joshua Horne, Co-Principal Horn, share their concert impressions from the recent Masterworks 3—“Mahler: View of Heaven.” This unique program will be presented in a moderated panel discussion format by Dr. Olivia Steinman Deems, Artistic Operations Manager. The attending audience members will have the opportunity to contribute questions during the live discussion. Always educational and entertaining, Concert Perspectives welcomes members at no charge—one of the many benefits of Friends membership.

Monday, January 9, 2023, 10:30a – 12:00p in Holley Hall

These gatherings bring together like-minded people who share the love of great music and have an interest in enhancing their orchestra experience. Members enjoy live music, in-person musician chats, open Sarasota Orchestra rehearsals, periodic updates on what’s happening “behind the Orchestra curtain,” and lots of social time. Come – revitalize your heart and soul! Friends members are always welcome to bring a guest.

Monday, January 23, 2023, 10:30a – 12:00p in David Cohen Hall

Come celebrate great music and friendship, and savor the lavish “High Tea” made famous by the Ritz. With deliciously dazzling food, sparkling libations, and the ever-popular Sarasota String Quartet, who will perform and regale us with their own personal musical "tales."—Puttin’ On the Ritz “Top Hat & Tales” is certain to be a highlight of the season! Invitations will be mailed to all members of the Friends in early January 2023. For more information, send us an email: SOFriends@sarasotaorchestra.org

Thursday, February 9, 2023, 2:00p – 4:00p at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota

Each Concert Perspectives features a variety of Sarasota Orchestra musicians who recount their onstage performance experience during a previous concert. In this edition, musicians Jennifer Best Takeda, Assistant Concertmaster, Bharat Chandra, Principal Clarinet and Natalie Helm, Principal Cello share their concert impressions from the recent Chamber Soiree 5. This unique program will be presented in a moderated panel discussion format by Gordon Greenfield, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. The attending audience members will have the opportunity to contribute questions during the live discussion. Always educational and entertaining, Concert Perspectives welcomes members at no charge—one of the many benefits of Friends membership.

Monday, February 20, 2023, 10:30a – 12:00p in Holley Hall

These gatherings bring together like-minded people who share the love of great music and have an interest in enhancing their orchestra experience. Members enjoy live music, in-person musician chats, open Sarasota Orchestra rehearsals, periodic updates on what’s happening “behind the Orchestra curtain,” and lots of social time. Come – revitalize your heart and soul! Friends members are always welcome to bring a guest.

Monday, March 13, 2023, 10:30a – 12:00p in David Cohen Hall