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Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota is pleased to present one of Sarasota's favorite baritones, Todd Thomas, in an open-air performance of light, popular fare from Musical Theater and Cabaret with pianist Joseph Holt, Thursday, January 21, 5:30 p.m., outdoors at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will present its revised Outdoor Performance Season for Winter-Spring 2021. The nine-concert series will feature many of the same artists that had been planned for the 2020-21 season, as well as some new ones, including a return engagement by hometown singing sensation Maria Wirries.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota has announced that its next two concerts, Palm Court Treasures, a light-hearted musical tribute to the romance and elegance of the Edwardian era (November 23, 5:30 pm at Historic Spanish Point), and the Florida Jazz Masters featuring Dick Hyman and six of Florida's best jazz artists (December 6, 3:00 pm, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens), have both sold out.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota makes its first foray into outdoor concerts with Under the Stars, an inspired celebration of opera and musical theatre featuring the voices of soprano Jennifer Kreider and tenor John Kaneklides, October 26, 5:30 p.m., on the bay front at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 S. Palm Avenue, Sarasota.

A revised lineup has been announced for Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota's 2020-21 25th Anniversary Season.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota makes its first foray into outdoor concerts with Under the Stars, an inspired celebration of opera and musical theatre featuring the voices of soprano Jennifer Kreider and tenor Austin Cripe, October 26, 5:30 p.m., on the bay front at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 S. Palm Avenue, Sarasota.

Artist Series Concerts presents a unique live luncheon/virtual concert experience with classical accordionist Hanzhi Wang, the first accordionist to win a spot on the Young Concert Artists' roster in its entire 60-year history.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents, in partnership with Florida Studio Theatre's Suffragist Project, 'Women of Note,' a virtual celebration of female artists and composers in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the passage of women's right to vote.

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing restrictions on travel and live music performances, Artist Series Concerts has had to make adjustments to its 2020-21 concert schedule.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents Siren Song, its first video production, featuring soprano Johanna Fincher, mezzo-soprano Robyn Rocklein and pianist Michael Stewart.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota has announces its 2020-21 25th Anniversary Season.

In the wake of the corona virus outbreak, Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota has postponed some of its remaining concerts originally scheduled from mid-March through April. The updated concert listing is below.

Artist Series Concerts presents violinist SooBeen Lee, the final artist for this season from Young Concert Artists International,

Artist Series Concerts concludes its 2020 Venice series with BoyGirlBoyGirl, Tuesday, March 24, at the Plantation Golf & Country Club, 500 Rockley Boulevard, Venice. The evening opens with dinner at 6:00 p.m., followed by the performance at 7:30 p.m. Joined by pianist Joseph Holt, the quartet will perform a variety of tunes covering everything from hits from the Rat Pack days to the tender and tight harmonies of old-time radio. Tickets are $49 and are available online at www.ArtistSeriesConcerts.org or by calling 941-306-1202, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets will be available through March 20.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents Russian Renaissance, the quartet that has been taking the chamber music world by storm with its highly dexterous and colorful arrangements of classical, jazz, tango and American folk music, all deftly performed on traditional Russian folk instruments, March 7, 7:30 p.m. and March 8, 3:00 p.m., at the Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. The quartet's program spans several centuries and much of the globe with music by Bach and Tchaikovsky, French accordionist Richard Galliano, legendary tango composer Astor Piazzolla, Brazilian guitarist-pianist Egberto Gismonti, America's Béla Fleck, and others.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota welcomes the return of rising young star Lin Ye, a winner at the organization's 2017 National Piano Competition, February 15, 7:30 p.m., and February 16, 3:00 p.m., at the Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota opens its 2020 Venice series with Mariachi y Más!, Tuesday, February 4, at the Plantation Golf & Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd., Venice. Tenor Guillermo López Gutiérrez, pianist Joseph Holt and Mariachi Tampa perform a selection of swaying Latin American tunes that includes Júrame, Granada, Bésame mucho, La Fiesta del Mariachi and much more. The concert begins at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Latin-inspired luncheon at 12:15 p.m. Tickets are $49 and are available until January 30, either online at www.ArtistSeriesConcerts.org or by calling 941-306-1202, Monday a?" Friday, 10 a.m. a?" 4 p.m.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota welcomes 2020 with a performance by Xavier Foley, the captivating young bassist who is taking the classical music world by storm with his rare and dazzling command of the double-bass, Sunday, January 12, 3:00 p.m. at the Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Foley is joined by his frequent collaborator, pianist Kelly Lin, in a program that includes works by Schubert, Mozart and Glière, as well as original compositions by Foley himself. Reserved seat tickets are $25 to $45; $10 student tickets are available at the door with current student ID. Tickets are available online at www.artistseriesconcerts.org or by calling 941-306-1202.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota ramps up the holiday with Harmony for the Holidays, featuring the sweet-toned harmonies and sure-footed swing of acclaimed vocal jazz trio Duchess. The New York City-based threesome a?" Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner and Melissa Stylianou - are joined by noted jazz pianist Carmen Staaf, bassist Don Mopsick and percussionist Rick Costa for a sparkling holiday program that includes such traditional favorites as Silver Bells, What Are You Doing New Year's Eve, and the Andrews Sisters' Christmas Island, plus holiday novelties like Santa Baby, Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaii's way to say a?oemerry Christmasa??), Christmas Compromise and much more. Performances are December 21 at 7:30 p.m. and December 22 at 3:00 p.m., at the Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Reserved seat tickets are $25 to $45; $10 student tickets are available at the door with current student ID. Tickets are available online at www.artistseriesconcerts.org or by calling 941-306-1202.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota kicks off the holiday season with an all-new holiday version of a?oePiano Grand,a?? the sellout concert featuring five Steinway & Sons concert grand pianos played by five top area pianists (Dr. Joseph Holt, Don Bryn, Andrew Lapp, Thomas Purviance and Michael Stewart), Sunday, December 8, 4:00 p.m., at the Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota.