Sarasota Orchestra April Concerts

March 13, 2024 – Sarasota

Sarasota Orchestra showcases a variety of performances showcasing pianist Joyce Yang, soul powerhouse Capathia Jenkins and Sarasota Orchestra Concertmaster Daniel Jordan. The Masterworks series continues to underscore music’s great composers, while the Great Escapes series features the sumptuous music of Egypt, Polynesia and beyond. The Pops series treats listeners to a big dose of soul-filled nostalgia.

Masterworks: Yang Plays Mozart

Pianist Joyce Yang, a favorite of Sarasota audiences, returns to Sarasota Orchestra as the soloist in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24. One of Mozart’s most striking concertos, the work rolls with a stormy turbulence. Yang is joined by Austrian conductor Katharina Wincor, who makes her Sarasota Orchestra debut. The program also features a work composed by Sarasota native, Roger Zare, called NEOWISE, named after the comet that flared across the sky in 2020. Closing the program is Dvořák’s popular Symphony No. 8, a tribute to the composer’s beloved Bohemia translated into sonic terrain filled with birdsong, rustling leaves and folk dances.

A pianist with “[an] enormous palette of colors, and tremendous emotional depth” (Milwaukee Sentinel Journal), Joyce Yang captivates audiences with her virtuosity, lyricism and interpretive sensitivity. Austrian conductor Katharina Wincor is a force on the podium and is quickly establishing an international reputation.

When:

Friday, April 12, 7:30pm

Saturday, April 13, 7:30pm

Sunday, April 14, 2:30pm

Where: Van Wezel

How:  Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org or call the Box Office at (941) 953-3434.

Pops: She’s Got Soul

Capathia Jenkins is a powerhouse performer with a sensational, soaring voice that the Chicago Tribune calls “sweet, smart, sassy, and full of soul.” In this can’t-miss concert, Jenkins joins Sarasota Orchestra for an evening of soulful hits from Toni Braxton, Chaka Khan, Adele, and more. Concertgoers will enjoy perennial favorites such as “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “I Will Always Love You” and “Rolling in the Deep” performed like never before.

An active concert artist, Jenkins has appeared with orchestras around the world and recently starred as Medda in the hit Disney production of Newsies on Broadway. Conductor Lucas Waldin has collaborated with some of today’s most exciting artists. 

When:

Friday, April 19, 7:30pm

Saturday, April 20, 2:30pm

Sunday, April 20, 7:30pm

Where: Van Wezel

How:  Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org or call the Box Office at (941) 953-3434.

Great Escapes: Fantastic Voyage

Musical genius knows no borders. Conductor Christopher Confessore and Sarasota Orchestra will lead audiences on a journey across continents in search of glorious music. From Strauss’ Blue Danube to beloved works by Puccini and Elgar, the sonic riches are endless. Sarasota Orchestra Concertmaster Daniel Jordan celebrates his own “fantastic voyage,” marking 25 years in the Orchestra with a performance of Johan Svendsen’s Romance for Violin and Orchestra.

Christopher Confessore currently serves as Music Director of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra and Principal POPS Conductor of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.

When:

Wednesday, April 24, 5:30pm

Thursday, April 25, 7:30pm

Friday, April 26, 5:30pm

Saturday, April 27, 7:30pm

Where: Holley Hall

How:  Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org or call the Box Office at (941) 953-3434.