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Congratulations to our new Assistant Conductor Chelsea Gallo on her Solti Foundation Career Assistance Award!
https://soltifoundation.us/18-young-conductors-selected-for-distinguished-career-assistance-awards-from-the-solti-foundation-u-s/
So many standing ovations last night at Mahaffey Theater! Amazing world premiere by composer Ahmed Al Abaca, Benjamin Grosvenor on Prokofiev's mind-blowing Piano Concerto No. 3, and a grand finale of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5, all conducted by Michael Francis. Missed it? Final Masterworks concert of the season tonight at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Details FloridaOrchestra.org.
(Photos JM Lennon)
This weekend is the end of an era. Carolyn Wahl is retiring after 47 years in our horn section. Most remarkable is her extraordinary reach from the back of the orchestra into our community and around the world through her gift of teaching. Thank you Bay News 9 for shining a light on a legend at TFO.
Wahl enjoys teaching as much as performing
Here's a look back at our rehearsal of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 from 2017! We're performing the piece again this weekend, or you can catch it as part of our Inside the Music series tonight at the Mahaffey Theater. For details, visit our website: https://floridaorchestra.org/
In a creative program like no other, TFO and the Master Chorale enthralled the audience even before Mozart’s sublime Requiem this weekend. Chime in on Kurt Loft’s “Afterthoughts” on today’s TFO Blog.
Florida Orchestra listeners went back in time over the weekend, visiting music dressed in Medieval, Renaissance, Classical and 20th century garb. This was no
Music Director Michael Francis sets the mood of reflection and serenity with personally curated music before launching into Mozart’s monumental Requiem, joined by The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay. Catch Saturday's performance at the Mahaffey Theater or Sunday's performance at Ruth Eckerd Hall. For tickets: https://floridaorchestra.org/mw12-program-information-mozart-requiem/
More than 900 years ago, Hildegard von Bingen wrote for women’s voices at a time it was forbidden. This weekend, her O Strength of Wisdom perfectly sets the mood before Mozart’s monumental Requiem (bucket list concert!). Find out more about her and this piece today on the TFO Blog. https://floridaorchestra.org/hildegard-von-bingen-stands-the-test-of-time-for-master-chorale-singer/
For tickets to this weekend's concerts, click here: https://floridaorchestra.org/mw12-program-information-mozart-requiem/
It’s not often we hear music from a composer who lived more than 900 years ago, about the time of the Second Crusade and the building the Cathedral of Notre
Thanks to everyone who came out to last night's Pops in the Park concert in Tampa! We hope you had as much fun as we did.
Looking for our fall Pops in the Park schedule? 👀 We'll be announcing those dates over the summer.
Show Mom some love on Mother’s Day with free music under the stars. Perfect for date night or family time, too. Featuring movie themes from Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark and more, plus Broadway hits and classical favorites. Daniel Black conducts. Be sure to bring plenty of canned goods for Tampa Bay Harvest’s annual food drive!
Traffic alert! Please note, traffic will be heavy and parking will be in high demand due to events around the park on May 8. We recommend arriving early to allow for time to enter the park.
Sun, May 8, 7:30 pm
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, Tampa
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Unleash the sheer joy of The Florida Orchestra with season tickets. Find a wide range of price levels and music, from Carmina Burana and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 to Harry Potter vs Star Wars and the Beatles’ Abbey Road. Season tickets on sale. https://floridaorchestra.org/buy-tickets/subscribe/
It's National Superhero Day! What better way to celebrate than to dust off your cape and fly on over to our ticket center to buy tickets for this weekend's concerts? Or you can use your special powers for online orders as well! 🦸♀️🦸🦸♂️🦹♀️🦹🦹♂️
Dust off your cape and come dressed as your favorite superhero (or villain) for a concert featuring some of the most memorable themes of all time from
Announcing our new Assistant Conductor Chelsea Gallo! She brings a unique interest in combining her two loves – music and science – and has even done some work for NASA. Read more about her today on the TFO Blog. 👇
The Florida Orchestra has named rising star Chelsea Gallo as its new assistant conductor starting with the 2022-23 season in the fall. Gallo will lead TFO’s
Today was the stunning, final performance of Gianni Schicchi & Cavalleria Rusticana, conducted by Music Director Michael Francis. We had a spectacular time performing with Opera Tampa this season!
We performed our final Soundwaves concert of the season today at The Palladium at St. Petersburg College Did you get the chance to catch one of these chamber concerts?
Take a peek into the pit as Music Director Michael Francis conducts The Florida Orchestra in tonight's Opera Tampa performance of Gianni Schicchi and Cavalleria Rusticana. You can catch the final performance Sunday at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets: https://www.strazcenter.org/Events/Opera/Shows/2122_Opera/Gianni-Schicchi-and-Cavalleria-Rusticana-(1)
Join Opera Tampa and The Florida Orchestra for this weekend's performances of Gianni Schicchi and Cavalleria Rusticana. TFO's Music Director Michael Francis will be conducting both performances. For tickets: https://www.strazcenter.org/Events/Opera/Shows/2122_Opera/Gianni-Schicchi-and-Cavalleria-Rusticana-(1)
It's opening night of Gianni Schicchi and Cavalleria Rusticana. We are excited to see you this weekend.
We would like to thank our friends at The Florida Orchestra, and our conductor, music director Michael Francis for joining us during this monumental season finale.
First-responders, military, teachers and students can get advance tickets to Superhero Soundtracks for just $15. Hear music from Superman to The Avengers. For details: https://floridaorchestra.org/buy-tickets/students-military/
From Mozart’s sublime Clarinet Quintet to Shchedrin’s explosive Carmen Suite, writer Kurt Loft gets all the feels in wildly different programs featuring TFO musicians.
It doesn’t require a lot of evidence to prove The Florida Orchestra performs at a high level, always consistent and well-oiled, whether during a Masterworks
This weekend, Broadway stars Scarlett Strallen, Hugh Panaro and Anne Runolfsson join us for our Broadway Pops performances. Read more about Strallen and her time on both Broadway and the West End in London in today's St Pete Catalyst. https://stpetecatalyst.com/british-stage-star-joins-the-florida-orchestra-for-broadway-pops/
For tickets: https://floridaorchestra.org/pops8-program-information-broadway-pops/
The most appreciable difference between Broadway and London’s West End theatre district, according to the very British performer Scarlett Strallen, is the audience reaction. “The Americans are not afraid to show their feelings, their heart on sleeve,” observes the singer and actress, who’s p...
If you need proof that TFO Masterworks concerts can be a blast, this weekend was it. From the hypnotic guitar concerto with Milos to Michael Francis playing bass, the surprises kept coming. Read all about it in Kurt Loft’s Afterthoughts column here.
Sitting in the audience at Mahaffey Theater over the weekend offered one of those moments when time slows and your senses percolate.
The joy of live music is that you never know what will happen. Maestro Francis joins in on bass to end a night that was intimate, fun and moving. Featuring the spectacular Milos for Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto. One more chance to experience this special concert Sunday at Ruth Eckerd Hall. https://www.rutheckerdhall.com/event/tfomilos-concierto-dearanjuez
TFO Winds & Brass gave an intimate performance at the gorgeous Tampa Theatre. Get up close with TFO musicians for the concert again on Saturday at the Palladium Theater. https://floridaorchestra.org/sw2-program-information-tfo-winds-brass/
“So how did this accessible, emotional, virtuosic work come off in its premiere? In brief: It was sensational.” Read John Fleming’s review of the world premiere of Contact with The Florida Orchestra and Time for Three. We are so proud to be part of giving life to this stellar work.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – As an opera composer, Kevin Puts tells stories, but that instinct also extends to his latest work for symphony orchestra, a triple concerto called Contact that he wrote for the crossover string trio Time for Three.
Sneak peek at this weekend! Superstar Milos gives you a taste of the work that changed everything for the guitar, Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. He joins Michael Francis and The Florida Orchestra for three concerts. https://floridaorchestra.org/mw11-program-information-milos/
Wow! Cinematic. Ethereal. Full throttle energy. The world premiere work Contact featuring the spectacular Time for Three has it all. The Mahaffey Theater was pumped! DO NOT MISS the final performance Sunday afternoon. For tickets: https://floridaorchestra.org/program-information-2122-time-for-three/
These. Guys. Are. Awesome. Here's a peek into rehearsal with Time for Three for this weekend's WORLD PREMIERE of Contact by Kevin Puts! For tickets: https://floridaorchestra.org/program-information-2122-time-for-three/
Spring break road trip! Seniors from Cartersville High School in Georgia traveled more than 500 miles to see The Florida Orchestra’s recent Classical America Coffee concert.
The guys from Time for Three give you a sneak peek at a big moment this weekend: a major world-premiere work from a Pulitzer-winning composer. Do not miss this rare opportunity LIVE with The Florida Orchestra and Time for Three. For tickets: https://floridaorchestra.org/program-information-2122-time-for-three/
This weekend Time for Three joins us for the world premiere of Contact by Pulitzer Prize-winning Kevin Puts. Find more information about the program and how to buy tickets by clicking here: https://floridaorchestra.org/program-information-2122-time-for-three/
On Saturday, March 5, TFO Strings for Kids current and alumni violinists from our Pinellas County School partners performed in front of hundreds of people with their teacher, Senior String Specialist Luz Vazquez, at The Florida Orchestra North Suncoast Associates’ Bravura Brunch. They had so much fun performing as well as talking about the important life skills they learn in class every week! Our young violinists and their families also got to see TFO musicians perform live. Thank you to NSA for inviting us!
Swashbuckling slapstick from the masters of theatrical tomfoolery, The Pirates of Penzance presents the screamingly funny satirical perfection of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic genius. Join Opera Tampa and The Florida Orchestra tonight and Sunday at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts! https://www.strazcenter.org/Events/Opera/Shows/2122_Opera/The-Pirates-of-Penzance-(1)
After opening night on Friday, March 4th, here is another sneak peek of rehearsal with John Jesensky conducting The Florida Orchestra to perform live, to picture, every note from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™! Come see the final performance of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert TODAY at the Straz Center and relive the magic of the entire film while The Florida Orchestra performs Patrick Doyle's full score live! #HarryPotterinConcert CineConcerts https://www.strazcenter.org/events/HarryPotter4
Here is a sneak peek of rehearsal with John Jesensky conducting The Florida Orchestra to perform live, to picture, every note from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™. Opening night is tonight, March 4th at the Straz Center, with one more performance on Saturday, March 5th. Don’t miss the opportunity to relive the magic of the entire film on a giant 40-foot screen while listening to our very own Florida Orchestra perform the complete score to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ live! #HarryPotterinConcert CineConcerts
https://www.strazcenter.org/events/HarryPotter4
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