The Venice Symphony Presents: “Sports Orchestrated”

Celebrating some of the most recognizable music of sports, from football fight songs to figure skating waltzes, and inspirational renditions from Rocky to Rudy, you’ll huddle up for those moments of triumph and heartache. You’ll also cheer for An All-Star Suite featuring Beethoven and Respighi.

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The Venice Symphony Presents: “Sports Orchestrated”

Celebrating some of the most recognizable music of sports, from football fight songs to figure skating waltzes, and inspirational renditions from Rocky to Rudy, you’ll huddle up for those moments of triumph and heartache. You’ll also cheer for An All-Star Suite featuring Beethoven and Respighi.

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The Venice Symphony Presents: “Sports Orchestrated”

Celebrating some of the most recognizable music of sports, from football fight songs to figure skating waltzes, and inspirational renditions from Rocky to Rudy, you’ll huddle up for those moments of triumph and heartache. You’ll also cheer for An All-Star Suite featuring Beethoven and Respighi.

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The Gainesville Orchestra presents “Mahler’s Fifth”

An epic journey through one of the most powerful and romantic symphonies ever written. Composed in celebration of Mahler meeting his wife, the amazing  Alma Schindler. The fifth symphony includes the popular  “Adagietto” used in Visconti’s film Death in Venice and is a heroic voyage of life. As Mahler said, “a symphony must be like the world, it must contain everything.”

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The Ocala Symphony Orchestra Presents: “Vive La France!”

Ooh La La! Prepare to be whisked away by the OSO’s principal guest conductor, Raymond Chobaz, on a sublime musical journey to France. Experience Debussy’s ethereal Trois Nocturnes and the exotic rhythms of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Africa: Fantasy for Piano and Orchestra with the renowned Kevin Sharpe on piano. Continue your adventure with the OSO’s virtuosic concertmaster Stewart Kitts playing Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, and finally your trip will culminate in the lush, romantic landscapes of Maurice Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloe Suite No. 2 and the Ocala Symphony Chorus.

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The Ocala Symphony Orchestra Presents: “Vive La France!”

Ooh La La! Prepare to be whisked away by the OSO’s principal guest conductor, Raymond Chobaz, on a sublime musical journey to France. Experience Debussy’s ethereal Trois Nocturnes and the exotic rhythms of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Africa: Fantasy for Piano and Orchestra with the renowned Kevin Sharpe on piano. Continue your adventure with the OSO’s virtuosic concertmaster Stewart Kitts playing Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, and finally your trip will culminate in the lush, romantic landscapes of Maurice Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloe Suite No. 2 and the Ocala Symphony Chorus.

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The Ocala Symphony Orchestra Presents: “Sound and Fury”

Embark on a mesmerizing journey from the serene Scottish coasts to the depths of human emotion and the heights of heroic triumph. We set off with Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture before delving into the contemporary narrative and emotion of Anna Clyne’s Sound and Fury featuring the captivating presence of Ocala Civic Theatre Artistic Director, Greg Thompson. Finally, the tour ascends to its zenith with Beethoven’s monumental “Eroica” Symphony, a profound ode to heroism and human resilience. Every note and silence speaks directly to the soul in this performance that will leave you inspired and uplifted.

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The Ocala Symphony Orchestra Presents: “Sound and Fury”

Embark on a mesmerizing journey from the serene Scottish coasts to the depths of human emotion and the heights of heroic triumph. We set off with Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture before delving into the contemporary narrative and emotion of Anna Clyne’s Sound and Fury featuring the captivating presence of Ocala Civic Theatre Artistic Director, Greg Thompson. Finally, the tour ascends to its zenith with Beethoven’s monumental “Eroica” Symphony, a profound ode to heroism and human resilience. Every note and silence speaks directly to the soul in this performance that will leave you inspired and uplifted.

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The Venice Symphony Presents: “Hollywood in Venice”

Relive some of the most well-known big screen musical classics of all time – the music that made the movies, from composers of the silver screen’s golden age to emerging talents. This cinematic journey includes music from A Summer Place, Ben-Hur, Mary Poppins, Thor: The Dark World, Top Gun: Maverick, Madagascar, and Hooray for Hollywood. Our guest vocalist for this concert is Suzanne Waters.

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The Venice Symphony Presents: “Hollywood in Venice”

Relive some of the most well-known big screen musical classics of all time – the music that made the movies, from composers of the silver screen’s golden age to emerging talents. This cinematic journey includes music from A Summer Place, Ben-Hur, Mary Poppins, Thor: The Dark World, Top Gun: Maverick, Madagascar, and Hooray for Hollywood. Our guest vocalist for this concert is Suzanne Waters.

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The Venice Symphony Presents: “Hollywood in Venice”

Relive some of the most well-known big screen musical classics of all time – the music that made the movies, from composers of the silver screen’s golden age to emerging talents. This cinematic journey includes music from A Summer Place, Ben-Hur, Mary Poppins, Thor: The Dark World, Top Gun: Maverick, Madagascar, and Hooray for Hollywood. Our guest vocalist for this concert is Suzanne Waters.

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The Gainesville Orchestra presents “Scheherazade”

Be dazzled with Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s musical storytelling of “Scheherazade and the 1001 Nights” filled with colorful orchestrations, beloved melodies, ocean storms, magical genies and passionate love.

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The Ocala Symphony Orchestra Presents: “Youth, Tricksters, and Metamorphosis”

Join the Ocala Symphony Orchestra for an exhilarating evening of music and talent, featuring performances by two exceptional young concerto competition winners. The night will showcase the playful mischief of Richard Strauss’s Till Eulenspiegel, a musical romp that captures the adventures of the legendary German trickster with thrilling orchestration. The program continues with Paul Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber, a masterpiece of transformation that weaves Weber’s melodies into a rich tapestry of modern sound. This concert promises a blend of youthful virtuosity and orchestral majesty, making it a must-see event for music lovers of all ages.

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The Ocala Symphony Orchestra Presents: “Youth, Tricksters, and Metamorphosis”

Join the Ocala Symphony Orchestra for an exhilarating evening of music and talent, featuring performances by two exceptional young concerto competition winners. The night will showcase the playful mischief of Richard Strauss’s Till Eulenspiegel, a musical romp that captures the adventures of the legendary German trickster with thrilling orchestration. The program continues with Paul Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber, a masterpiece of transformation that weaves Weber’s melodies into a rich tapestry of modern sound. This concert promises a blend of youthful virtuosity and orchestral majesty, making it a must-see event for music lovers of all ages.

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The Ocala Symphony Orchestra Presents: “Ode to Joy: Beethoven’s 9th Symphony”

Immerse yourself in the monumental grandeur of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, a masterpiece that continues to inspire and move audiences around the world. Conducted by Matthew Wardell, the Ocala Symphony Orchestra, College of Central Florida Patriot Singers, and Ocala Symphony Chorus led by Joshua Mazur will join forces with four world-class soloists to bring this epic work to life. The concert will open with the stirring strains of Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, setting the stage for an evening of dramatic intensity.

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The Ocala Symphony Orchestra Presents: “The West Meets Scheherazade (and Godzilla too)”

Experience the grand finale of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra’s 49th season, a spectacular concert that promises an unforgettable blend of humor, fantasy, and exotic tales. We’ll begin with Michael Daugherty’s Rio Grande, a vibrant work that captures the spirit, breadth, and energy of the great river. Then, steel yourselves as Eric Whitacre’s Godzilla Eats Las Vegas takes the stage, featuring Joshua Mazur and the Ocala Symphony Chorus in a playful depiction of the iconic monster on a romp through Sin City. Finally, the orchestra will transport you to the magical world of Scheherazade. In Rimsky-Korsakov’s four captivating movements, you’ll sail with Sinbad, venture with the Kalendar Prince, and fall in love with the Young Prince and Princess, culminating in the dramatic Festival at Baghdad. Don’t miss this thrilling conclusion to the season, where music brings legends to life!

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The Ocala Symphony Orchestra Presents: “The West Meets Scheherazade (and Godzilla too)”

Experience the grand finale of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra’s 49th season, a spectacular concert that promises an unforgettable blend of humor, fantasy, and exotic tales. We’ll begin with Michael Daugherty’s Rio Grande, a vibrant work that captures the spirit, breadth, and energy of the great river. Then, steel yourselves as Eric Whitacre’s Godzilla Eats Las Vegas takes the stage, featuring Joshua Mazur and the Ocala Symphony Chorus in a playful depiction of the iconic monster on a romp through Sin City. Finally, the orchestra will transport you to the magical world of Scheherazade. In Rimsky-Korsakov’s four captivating movements, you’ll sail with Sinbad, venture with the Kalendar Prince, and fall in love with the Young Prince and Princess, culminating in the dramatic Festival at Baghdad. Don’t miss this thrilling conclusion to the season, where music brings legends to life!

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The Venice Symphony Presents: “Cosmic Worlds”

3,2,1…lift off! Get ready to travel to a galaxy far, far away with The Venice Symphony. This concert features cosmic classics from award-winning composers John Williams, Franz Waxman, and Gustav Holst’s epic piece The Planets. Our guest artist is Kenneth Radnofsky, American classical saxophonist accompanied by the women of Key Chorale. Get ready for a truly ‘out of this world’ concert experience.

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The Venice Symphony Presents: “Cosmic Worlds”

3,2,1…lift off! Get ready to travel to a galaxy far, far away with The Venice Symphony. This concert features cosmic classics from award-winning composers John Williams, Franz Waxman, and Gustav Holst’s epic piece The Planets. Our guest artist is Kenneth Radnofsky, American classical saxophonist accompanied by the women of Key Chorale. Get ready for a truly ‘out of this world’ concert experience.

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The Venice Symphony Presents: “Cosmic Worlds”

3,2,1…lift off! Get ready to travel to a galaxy far, far away with The Venice Symphony. This concert features cosmic classics from award-winning composers John Williams, Franz Waxman, and Gustav Holst’s epic piece The Planets. Our guest artist is Kenneth Radnofsky, American classical saxophonist accompanied by the women of Key Chorale. Get ready for a truly ‘out of this world’ concert experience.

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The Gainesville Orchestra presents “Sheherezade”

Our annual season finale is filled with surprises, fun and popular treats with something for everyone.​

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FAFO Presents: Mother's Day at The Ocala Golf Club - with the Ocala Symphony

This Mother's Day, come enjoy the Ocala Symphony Orchestra directed by Maestro Matthew Wardell. The Symphony Under The Stars is an outdoor concert held at The Ocala Golf Club. Gates open at 3pm where music-lovers can enjoy opening entertainment with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra concert beginning at 7pm. Fireworks start around 8:45 pm. 

Bring your own picnic — including alcoholic drinks — or purchase food and drinks from local food trucks. Regular and VIP tickets available with children under 17 years free.

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