In ‘Across the Calm Waters,’ composer finds hope in horror
Ahmed Alabaca, the young American composer featured on this week’s Masterworks program, believes in the …
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One year later, TFO performs 50th live concert amid pandemic
One year after the coronavirus brought our world to a standstill, The Florida Orchestra has …
To keep the music playing in Covid era, flexibility is key
Jeannette Sorrell had to scramble. She would be guest conducting this weekend’s TFO Masterworks program, …
TFO plays 1991 national anthem to honor Whitney Houston, Bucs in video
Thirty years ago at Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Whitney Houston walked onto the field …
Art, music create fairy-tale world for Ravel’s ‘Mother Goose’
This weekend The Florida Orchestra will present its fourth multimedia collaboration with Visual Artist-in-residence Geff …
Pianist embraces intimacy of Covid concert world
Many years ago, when TFO was playing Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini at the Mahaffey …
Watch The Florida Orchestra on WEDU TV this Friday
The Florida Orchestra debuts on WEDU-PBS television this Friday (Dec. 18) at 9 pm with Inside …
TFO streams annual Youth Concert on demand for Tampa Bay schools
TFO will not let the coronavirus pandemic stop our 50-year tradition of Youth Concerts for thousands of Tampa Bay students. For the first time, TFO is streaming its annual program on demand straight into the classroom.
Unmasking Mozart while playing it safe
For soloists Clay Ellerbroek and Anna Kate Mackle, the pandemic brings new challenges for Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp. But it’s worth it for “Mozart’s idea of heaven.”
Pianist embraces intimacy of Covid concert world
Many years ago, when TFO was playing Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini at the Mahaffey…
Watch The Florida Orchestra on WEDU TV this Friday
The Florida Orchestra debuts on WEDU-PBS television this Friday (Dec. 18) at 9 pm with Inside…
TFO streams annual Youth Concert on demand for Tampa Bay schools
TFO will not let the coronavirus pandemic stop our 50-year tradition of Youth Concerts for thousands of Tampa Bay students. For the first time, TFO is streaming its annual program on demand straight into the classroom.
Unmasking Mozart while playing it safe
For soloists Clay Ellerbroek and Anna Kate Mackle, the pandemic brings new challenges for Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp. But it’s worth it for “Mozart’s idea of heaven.”
For composer Jessie Montgomery, music is her voice
Juilliard-trained composer Jessie Montgomery finds her voice in music. Her engrossing work Strum opens our reimagined season this weekend. Read about how she composes on the TFO Blog.
Daniel Black named resident conductor
We are thrilled to announce that Daniel Black is our new resident conductor, our first in more than a decade. He conducts, composes and – new skill! – makes virtual orchestra videos during pandemics. Congratulations, Dan!
Concerts will follow CDC guidelines for masks, distancing
Since the coronavirus pandemic took hold in March, nothing has been more important than the…
We are making changes to our fall season to maximize safety
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, you must be wondering about the orchestra’s plan to return in the fall. President & CEO Mark Cantrell gives an update on changes in the works. Today on the TFO Blog.
‘We will bring you music any way we can’
“We will bring you music any way we can.” TFO President & CEO Mark Cantrell shares what we know so far about TFO’s fall season amid the coronavirus pandemic. Today on the TFO Blog.
TFO goes virtual for free Prodigy violin lessons
TFO has not let the pandemic stop our free violin lessons for kids through the Prodigy Cultural Arts Program. We’ve gone virtual: “It’s a tough time right now, and any pocket of community or sense of belonging is so meaningful.”
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