Sarasota Orchestra has announced the postponement of its previously scheduled concerts for September 2020 through May 2021. Best efforts will be made to reschedule guest conductors, featured artists and programs in upcoming seasons for all previously scheduled performances and subscription series.
Thanks to the generosity of Sarasota Orchestra's patrons, the initial goal of $50,000 toward the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation's match challenge has been met. In recognition of Toulmin's service as Board Chair, the Orchestra's current and immediate past Board Chairs have contributed an additional $50,000 to keep the match going. All gifts to the Annual Fund will be matched up to $100,000 now through July 31.
Sarasota Orchestra has received a generous $50,000 matching grant from the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation to help sustain its general operations because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sarasota Orchestra was awarded a $50,000 Arts Appreciation grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation. This grant supports the Orchestra fulfill our mission amid the unprecented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sarasota Orchestra has announced the cancellation of the remainder of its 2019/2020 season and the Sarasota Music Festival in June. This decision was made in response to the current COVID-19 global pandemic and based on guidance from government and health officials.
To maintain a connection to the Sarasota and Manatee community during a period of social distancing, Sarasota Orchestra artistic leadership, musicians and staff are producing a virtual connectivity initiative.
Ruth Heald, a centenarian who is under hospice care at a Sarasota assisted living facility, will get a day of beauty and a special trip to the Sarasota Orchestra this weekend as part of her one final wish to hear live music before she passes.
Anu Tali today announced that at the end of the 2018 / 2019 season, following the completion of her current contract, she will step down as music director of the Sarasota Orchestra to focus on her international career and guest conducting. She will have served as Music Director for six seasons.
The Sarasota Orchestra received a $10,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts. The grant offers funding to area arts organizations in support of their artistic mission. The grant funds supported the 53rd Sarasota Music Festival (SMF or Festival). This three-week residency program brings together 60 exceptional young musicians and 40 renowned faculty artists for a series of coaching sessions, lectures, rehearsals and performances in Sarasota.
Sharpen your knives and fire up your stoves! Famed chef Gordon Ramsay's newest culinary competition series, MASTERCHEF, based on the smash international hit, is set to start cooking Tuesday, July 27 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. After a nationwide search for the best home cooks in America, the series will turn one of 50 hopefuls into a culinary star and America's first-ever MASTERCHEF.
Sharpen your knives and fire up your stoves! Famed chef Gordon Ramsay's newest culinary competition series, MASTERCHEF, based on the smash international hit, is set to start cooking Tuesday, July 27 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. After a nationwide search for the best home cooks in America, the series will turn one of 50 hopefuls into a culinary star and America's first-ever MASTERCHEF.