The Venice Symphony Announces 2020-21 Season

The Venice Symphony is excited to return to the Venice Performing Arts Center in the Fall with a season of vibrant and inspiring concerts. Music Director/Conductor, Troy Quinn, will lead The Symphony’s outstanding professional orchestra and renowned guest soloists in 17 concerts (seven concert weekends) from November 2020 to April 2021.

“In this difficult time, it is truly uplifting to see how our patrons are responding to our upcoming season,” said Christine Kasten, Executive Director. “They can’t wait to get back to the Symphony to see this truly dynamic concert program.”

The Venice Symphony’s 2019-20 season, the first programmed by Quinn, sold out 16 of 17 concerts at the 1,100-seat Venice Performing Arts Center. The 2020-21 season, the Symphony’s 47th, will include masterworks by Brahms, Schumann, Stravinsky and Mendelssohn, contemporary classics, music from Broadway, Hollywood, opera and more. Among the many highlights, world-class piper Eric Rigler will reprise his performance on the blockbuster “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic at “A Night at the Oscars” and violinist Fabiola Kim solos on The Lark Ascending.

“I am really looking forward to returning to Venice and working with this extraordinary orchestra,” said Quinn. “I was overwhelmed by the response to last season and wanted to create an even more exciting and diverse program for the upcoming season.” Quinn continued, “I am especially thrilled to bring superstar soloists Eric Rigler, Thomas Hooten, principal trumpet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Fabiola Kim to our region, and to bring back Joseph Caulkins and Key Chorale for our holiday concert and Sarasota artist, Coya Bailey Jones for “Under the Big Top,” celebrating this area’s ties to the circus.”

Season subscriptions and packages of four or more concerts are available now by mail only. Individual concerts and online sales begin August 24, 2020. Concert information, an online brochure and order form are available at thevenicesymphony.org. For group sales or assistance with order forms, call 941-207-8822. “We are encouraging people to send in their season ticket requests as soon as possible to avoid disappointment,” said Kasten. “We want everyone to enjoy what we know will be a spectacular season for The Venice Symphony.”

Free Pre-Concert Meet the Maestro Talks sponsored by Bank of America, will be held at 6:30 pm before evening concerts and 2:30 pm before afternoon concerts. The Venice Performing Arts Center is located at One Indian Ave on the Venice High School Campus. Parking is free and valet is available. For more information, call 941-207-8822 or email music@thevenicesymphony.org. In accordance with state regulations and in concern for the health and safety of all, The Venice Symphony office is closed until further notice.