Sarasota Orchestra’s May concerts promise to showcase hits that have captivated audiences “Time After Time.” The Orchestra will transport audiences back to the ‘80s with its ever-popular Outdoor Pops concert. After the electrifying nostalgia of the music of the ‘80s, audiences can bask in the romanticism of Tchaikovsky in Sarasota Orchestra’s final Discoveries program of the season.
Outdoor Pops: Decades: Back to the ‘80s
Back to the ‘80s is a power-packed evening of the decade’s number-one songs, including Madonna’s “Material Girl,” Cyndi Lauper’s first smash hit, “Time After Time,” and “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis & the News. Featuring the music of a multitude of iconic ‘80s stars—such as Queen, Phil Collins, Stevie Nicks, and Heart—Back to the ‘80s contains all-new arrangements by GRAMMY-winner Jeff Tyzik belted out by three incredible vocalists. Experience Sarasota Orchestra, amped up on the field at the Orioles’ Ed Smith Stadium, in an evening of hits and home runs that concludes with a dazzling fireworks display.
Friday, May 3, 8:00pm
Saturday, May 4, 8:00pm
Discoveries: Becoming Tchaikovsky
What would have been on Tchaikovsky’s playlist? Conductor David Alan Miller offers a “sampler platter” of works by some of Tchaikovsky’s musical heroes, featuring beloved pieces by Bizet, Grieg, Schumann and Mozart. The program concludes with virtuoso cellist Zlatomir Fung performing Tchaikovsky’s timeless “Rococo” Variations—a glorious glimpse into the soul of one of music’s most treasured composers.
Saturday, May 11, 7:30pm
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Lady Disdain Asolo Repertory Theatre (6/06-6/27) |
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Leanne Morgan Pensacola Bay Center (9/05-9/05) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/31-10/31) |
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Sophisticated Ladies Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (10/14-11/22) |
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SWAN LAKE by The United European Ballet Company Peabody Auditorium (1/01-1/01) |
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Appropriate Manatee Performing Arts Center (2/18-2/28) |
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Dog Mom Florida Studio Theatre (6/24-7/26) |
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Larger Than Life: The Definitive Boy Band Tribute Manatee Performing Arts Center (1/26-1/26) |
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The Da Vinci Code Manatee Performing Arts Center (1/14-1/24) |
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (1/13-2/21) |