Tony DeSare takes on the legend of Ol’ Blue Eyes, delivering a critically acclaimed tribute to the great Frank Sinatra that includes songs such as Come Fly with Me, I’ve Got the World on a String, My Way and more. Jack Everly conducts.
Sat, Apr 29, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater
Sun, Apr 30, 7:30 pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall
Honoring Mrs. Linda and Reverend Joe Cassaly for exceptional service and dedication to the orchestra
Thur, May 4, 11:30 am, St. Petersburg Yacht Club
Famed baritone Donnie Ray Albert is the voice of Elijah in Mendelssohn’s dramatic oratorio telling the story of the prophet. Michael Francis conducts, featuring The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay and soloists.
Fri, May 5, 8 pm, Straz Center
Sat, May 6, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater
Sun, May 7, 7:30 pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall
Music with purpose, from Sibelius’ Finlandia to Reena Esmail’s Black Iris (#metoo). Stuart Malina conducts.
Wed, May 10, 11 am, Ruth Eckerd Hall
Thur, May 11, 11 am, Mahaffey Theater
Pack a blanket and picnic for free music under the stars – a Florida Orchestra tradition for nearly 30 years. Perfect for date night or family time, featuring film scores, Broadway hits and symphonic favorites. Chelsea Gallo conducts.
Sun, May 14, 7:45 pm, Julian B Lane Riverfront Park - Tampa
With unique insight and live orchestra demos, Michael Francis dives deeper into this version that condenses all the best music from Wagner’s Ring cycle. Select excerpts will be performed.
Thur, May 18, 7:30 pm, Mahaffey Theater
In a once-in-a-lifetime experience, Michael Francis leads TFO’s first-ever performance of Wagner’s The Ring Without Words. Rounding out the program is Dejan Lazić in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20.
Sat, May 20, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater
Sun, May 21, 7:30 pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall
Due to schedule conflicts with rehearsal space, the date of the community sing-along has been postponed until March 14, 2024. More information about the new date and additional community concerts will be announced over the summer.
POSTPONED
Beethoven x Coldplay is the merging of musical giants. An innovative experience by conductor and creator Steve Hackman melds the music of Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony with the melodies and lyrics of Coldplay for a perfect modern pairing.
Thur, May 25, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater
Magnificent music from the silver screen with themes from more than a dozen Academy Award-winning films through the ages. Featuring Jaws, Out of Africa, E.T., Lord of the Rings, Titanic and more. Lawrence Loh conducts.
Sat, May 27, 8 pm, Straz Center - Saturday Evening!