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Bohemian Beethoven
Friday, November 15th, 2019 at 7:30pm Saturday, November 16th, 2019 at 3:30pm The Venice Symphony Celebrate Conductor Troy Quinn’s first concert program with two rock star pieces of music, Beethoven’s epic Fifth Symphony and Queen’s modern-day masterpiece Bohemian Rhapsody. The concert will also feature Dvořák’s raucous Carnival Overture. Join us for The Venice Symphony Gala after Saturday afternoon’s concert.
The Venice Institute for Performing Arts Presents The Venice Symphony Chamber Series: Season Preview
Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 at 2:00pm Tickets: $22 Please join The Venice Institute for Performing Arts and The Venice Symphony for a brand new Chamber Series in the lobby of the VPAC! Spend your Saturday afternoon enjoying music and stories as told by professional musicians in an intimate setting. Save $10 when you purchase tickets to all five chamber series events!
The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 14th at 2PM and 7PM Sunday, December 15th at 2PM Tickets: $28 - $66 VIP tickets to the Saturday Night reception are $81 The Sarasota Cuban Ballet School's - The Nutcracker Featuring The Venice Symphony Returning for the third year, the Sarasota Cuban Ballet brings their stunning production to the VPAC for three performances. Accompanied by 26 musicians from The Venice Symphony with guest conductor Joeseph Caulkins, and a brand new set, these pre-professional performers will…
A Very Merry Holiday Pops
Friday, December 20th, 2019 at 7:30pm Saturday, December 21st, 2019 at 3:30pm & 7:30pm The Venice Symphony Join The Venice Symphony for our traditional concert with a holiday twist as we present yuletide classics like Deck the Hall and Carol of the Bells with music from holiday film favorites “Home Alone” and “Polar Express.” We are thrilled to welcome Sarasota’s Key Chorale as our special guest.
Cosmic Convergence
Friday, January 10th, 2020 at 7:30pm Saturday, January 11th, 2020 at 3:30pm & 7:30pm The Venice Symphony The stars will align as you take a cosmic journey with Troy Quinn and The Venice Symphony. You’ll hear music from Star Trek and Star Wars and Gustav Holst’s Jupiter from The Planets. The concert concludes with Dvorak’s beloved New World Symphony. Video images will guide you on this out of this world! concert.
The Venice Institute for Performing Arts Presents The Venice Symphony Chamber Series: Brass Quintet
Saturday, January 18th, 2020 at 2:00pm Tickets: $22 Please join The Venice Institute for Performing Arts and The Venice Symphony for a brand new Chamber Series in the lobby of the VPAC! Spend your Saturday afternoon enjoying music and stories as told by professional musicians in an intimate setting. Save $10 when you purchase tickets to all five chamber series events!
The Venice Institute for Performing Arts Presents The Venice Symphony Chamber Series: String Quartet
Saturday, February 1st, 2020 at 2:00pm Tickets: $22 Please join The Venice Institute for Performing Arts and The Venice Symphony for a brand new Chamber Series in the lobby of the VPAC! Spend your Saturday afternoon enjoying music and stories as told by professional musicians in an intimate setting. Save $10 when you purchase tickets to all five chamber series events!
Shaken Not Stirred: The Music of James Bond
Friday, February 7th, 2020 at 7:30pm Saturday, February 8th, 2020 at 3:30pm & 7:30pm The Venice Symphony Join The Venice Symphony as we shake (not stir) things up with some of the greatest music written for the screen from Oscar-winning composers John Barry, Marvin Hamlisch, Bill Conti and Adele and more. Dress up to pose for a photo with 007 and bring a friend, because this concert shouldn’t be “For Your Eyes (and ears) Only.”
Carmina Burana In Motion
Saturday, February 22nd at 7PM Sunday, February 23rd at 3PM Tickets: $25 - $60 The Choral Artists of Sarasota in Carmina Burana In Motion Carmina Burana in Motion features Orff’s popular masterpiece, Carmina Burana, sung by the region’s only professional chorus, Choral Artists of Sarasota, with Sarasota Young Voices and soloists. The Venice Symphony percussion section accompanies the singers and members of Sarasota Contemporary Dance perform original choreography by Leymis Bolaños Wilmott. The program opens with selections by the Venice Symphony…
Romeo and Juliet
Friday, February 28th, 2020 at 7:30pm Saturday, February 29th, 2020 at 3:30pm The Venice Symphony Hear how great composers have interpreted Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed love. Indulge in Tchaikovsky’s lush Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture and Leonard Bernstein’s rousing overture from West Side Story and more. Rounding out the program will be guest piano soloist Daniel Lebhardt on Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Major. (photo of Daniel Lebhardt by Kaupo Kikkas)
The Venice Institute for Performing Arts Presents The Venice Symphony Chamber Series: Woodwind Quintet
Saturday, March 7th, 2020 at 2:00pm Tickets: $22 Please join The Venice Institute for Performing Arts and The Venice Symphony for a brand new Chamber Series in the lobby of the VPAC! Spend your Saturday afternoon enjoying music and stories as told by professional musicians in an intimate setting. Save $10 when you purchase tickets to all five chamber series events!
In Concert with Broadway Star Linda Eder
Friday, March 27th, 2020 at 7:30pm Saturday, March 28th, 2020 at 3:30pm The Venice Symphony Broadway and recording star Linda Eder joins The Venice Symphony for a special concert of classics from stage and screen. Eder has been called “one of the greatest voices of our time” and routinely sells out performances all over the country. We are thrilled to welcome her to Venice. Click here to hear Linda’s transcendent vocals. *Special event pricing from $38.
The Venice Institute for Performing Arts Presents The Venice Symphony Chamber Series: Flute and Harp Duo, Terzetto Di Venezia
Saturday, April 4th, 2020 at 2:00pm Tickets: $22 Please join The Venice Institute for Performing Arts and The Venice Symphony for a brand new Chamber Series in the lobby of the VPAC! Spend your Saturday afternoon enjoying music and stories as told by professional musicians in an intimate setting. Save $10 when you purchase tickets to all five chamber series events!
The Movie Maestro: A Tribute to John Williams
Friday, April 24th, 2020 at 7:30pm Saturday, April 25th, 2020 at 3:30pm The Venice Symphony With his instantly recognizable scores, John Williams has redefined the art of film and music. Hear a full orchestra play these much-loved classics as The Venice Symphony plays selections from the Star Wars series, Jurassic Park, Lincoln, E.T., Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, along with a few surprises and special events for our youngest Symphony fans.
