March 31
Friday | 7:30pm | Van Wezel
April 1
Saturday | 7:30pm | Van Wezel
April 2
Sunday | 2:30pm | Van Wezel
PROGRAM
*World premiere
to make this mountain taller was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.
Sarasota Orchestra concludes the Masterworks season with a program of heroic proportions. Internationally acclaimed violinist Gil Shaham shines in one of his signature works, Korngold’s sweeping, cinematic Violin Concerto. The orchestra is the real star of Richard Strauss’ virtuosic tone poem Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life). This thinly veiled musical autobiography includes snippets of Strauss’ greatest hits and has been thrilling audiences for 125 years. The concert begins with a world premiere by Sarah Gibson, recipient of a commission from the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation to champion promising women composers.
Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation
Dr. Deborah Hamm in loving memory of Hillel Bennett
Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation
Jane C. Gould and Stephen Fillo
Charlie Huisking and The Huisking Foundation
Bob and Barb Schaal
Jack and Priscilla Schlegel
Lois Stulberg
Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation
Toby and Noel Siegel
Gifts to the Annual Fund ensure that Sarasota Orchestra can continue to share the gift of music with our community through concerts, education and outreach programs. Please join us by making a donation today. Together, we can keep the music playing, now and always.
May 5-6, 2023 | Ed Smith Stadium
Hear funky sounds from the height of the Motown era transformed into a symphonic experience with Sarasota Orchestra. The program features smash hits made famous by artists such as Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, The Temptations, and Stevie Wonder.
709 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Box Office: 941.953.3434
Administration: 941.953.4252
Our staff is here to help by phone, email, or in-person Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm.
Box Office InformationOur mission is to engage, educate, and enrich our community through high-quality, live musical experiences.
The orchestra is without a doubt 'the best show in town.'
