Why is Handel’s Messiah so popular after nearly 300 years?
Could any single piece of music be more popular and performed than Handel’s Messiah? Yes, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and Pachelbel’s Canon take in some pretty good numbers, but it’s hard…
Is Brahms’ First Symphony the best first?
Of all the hundreds, if not thousands, of composers over the centuries who wrote symphonies, all have one thing in common: They began with a first. Some would write two…
Baritone Jubilant Sykes shares the simple gift of spirituals with TFO
Consider it a simple gift. Jubilant Sykes tours the country, appearing with orchestras to share, in a creamy baritone voice, the poetry of American music. If you aren’t familiar with…
Opening night afterthoughts: The big bang of percussion, The Planets
Boy, am I feeling old. The opening of every music season takes me yet another year from my very first Florida Orchestra concert, when the musicians kicked off the 1981-82…
TFO welcomes 9 new musicians, including principal oboe and bass
With the new season comes nine new musicians for their first full year with The Florida Orchestra – including two key positions: Mark Debski as principal oboe and Ryan Sujdak…
Chelsea Gallo promoted to resident conductor
After a year with The Florida Orchestra, Chelsea Gallo is being promoted to resident conductor. Come see her take the podium for the orchestra’s first concert of the season, The…
The Florida Orchestra names new CEO
The Florida Orchestra has named Ignacio Barrón Viela as its new president and CEO, the orchestra announced today. He brings global experience to lead the state’s largest professional orchestra in…
A master of Mozart explores the dark side on the piano
Dejan Lazić knows a thing or two about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. After all, the globe-trotting pianist grew up in Salzburg – the composer’s birthplace – and studied piano, clarinet and…
Rare chamber version offers ‘mesmerizing experience’ with Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7
Mention the name Anton Bruckner and you might expect crickets from friends and two-for-one tickets at the box office. Bruckner can be a tough sell, as his colossal, unhurried works…
After 244 years, neglected composer Joseph Bologne makes his TFO debut
“Who?’’ a friend asked. “Never heard of him.’’ That’s a typical reaction to any mention of Joseph Bologne, a little-known, rarely heard composer whose Symphony No. 2 launches an upcoming…
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