Sarasota Orchestra Announces Change to MASTERWORKS 5 Guest Artist and Programming

Sarasota Orchestra announces a change of guest artist and programming to upcoming concert Masterworks 5: Smoke and Fire. Due to illness, Stella Chen is unable to perform at the February 8-11 concerts. Philippe Quint will be featured performing Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, which will replace Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2.

Masterworks 5: Smoke and Fire

Rune Bergmann, conductor | Philippe Quint, violin

Nielsen – Overture to Maskarade

Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto

Rachmaninoff – Symphony No. 2

Thursday, February 8, 7:30pm | Neel Performing Arts Center

Friday, February 9, 7:30pm | Van Wezel

Saturday, February 10, 7:30pm | Van Wezel

Sunday, February 11, 2:30pm | Van Wezel

How: Tickets from $39, available at www.SarasotaOrchestra.org or (941) 953-3434

 

With multiple Grammy Award nominations, Quint is celebrated for his distinctive approach and “searingly poetic lyricism” (UK's Daily Telegraph).  Quint has established himself as one of America's preeminent violinists, enchanting audiences through his performances that seamlessly blend consummate musicianship with “breadth of tone and passion” (New York Times).

Sarasota Orchestra is celebrating 75 years of performances that move, delight, and inspire music-lovers across the region and visitors from around the world. Each year, the 76-member Orchestra performs more than 100 classical, pops, chamber music, and community outreach concerts. Sarasota Orchestra's mission also extends to music education, including its acclaimed Sarasota Youth Orchestra programs and the world-renowned Sarasota Music Festival. For further information, please visit www.SarasotaOrchestra.org.

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