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Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota to Present BAROQUE TREASURES on Mother's Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will present Baroque Treasures at First Presbyterian Church, featuring harpsichordist Paulo Bordignon and Sarasota Orchestra principals performing Handel, Bach, and Debussy.

Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota Adds Family Event, World Premiere, And Baroque Guest Artist To Spring 2026 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will expand its spring programming with a free family-friendly event at The Bay on March 15, followed by the world premiere of Roger Zare’s Gamma for string quartet on April 12.

Carnegie Hall Names 2016 National Youth Orchestra of the USA Musicians
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 7, 2016

Carnegie Hall today announced the names of the 109 outstanding young musicians selected from across the country for the fourth annual National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA). The members of the 2016 orchestra-ages 16-19, hailing from 32 US states-have been recognized by Carnegie Hall as being among the finest players in the country following a comprehensive and highly competitive audition process. This summer's NYO-USA will feature 38 returning musicians. The program is free for all participants.