Coronavirus cancels TFO concerts
Based on the recommendation of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis against large public gatherings, The Florida Orchestra has canceled or postponed all concerts through April 5 to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
We strongly believe in taking every precaution as we work together as a community to slow the spread of the virus, and we know this is the right decision, but it is unfortunate. In times like these, we want our orchestra to be there for our community, to help us process complex emotions, bring us joy, give us comfort. As we move forward, that will not change.
These performances are canceled or postponed:
April 3-5:
• Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons Masterworks concert. Canceled
• Week of community chamber concerts at hospitals, Tampa International Airport, ZooTampa and R.E. Olds Park. Canceled
If you have tickets to a canceled event:
The Florida Orchestra appreciates your support now more than ever. If you would like to donate the value of your tickets to our Annual Fund, please email us at ticketcenter@floridaorchestra.org.
We have placed a gift certificate into your TFO account for the value of your original purchase. You will be able to redeem that value for any other Florida Orchestra concert during the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons. To use this credit simply call us at 727-892-3337.
If you purchased tickets through the venue, please contact their sales center directly.
Please be aware that we are responding to a high volume of emails and your inquiry may take longer than normal to answer. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Please continue to support TFO
Your support today is more important than ever. As a nonprofit arts organization, The Florida Orchestra depends on community donations for everything we do. As our world and our community recover from this crisis, let’s make sure TFO is strong and poised to help. Please consider the role extraordinary live music plays in your life and support your Florida Orchestra with a gift of any amount today. Thank you.
As an orchestra, we thrive on the live experience with our audience. Our instinct is to provide hope, comfort and healing through the power of music when our community needs it most, so it’s especially disheartening that we can’t be together in the concert hall right now because of the coronavirus. But we can stay connected and keep the music going in other ways. Here are updates on how to hear The Florida Orchestra’s music, what we’re doing to keep our patrons, musicians and staff safe, and answers to some of your questions.
How is the coronavirus crisis affecting TFO so far?
“Each week that we don’t have concerts deeply impacts the orchestra, and our patrons.” For an interview with President & CEO Mark Cantrell about TFO’s decisions, click here.
How can I hear TFO perform while concerts are on hold?
To reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), we have canceled concerts through at least April 5. But we can still listen together through free live recordings of TFO concerts that will start on WSMR radio next week. Find out how to listen here.
Will TFO do video or livestream smaller performances instead?
We’re exploring all options but nothing is scheduled so far. Stay tuned to TFO on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates.
Will more concerts be canceled?
TFO leadership is monitoring this situation as it evolves. Any decision to cancel additional concerts will be made roughly two weeks before the performances. We’ll make announcements on this page as well as through email and social media.
What if I already purchased tickets to a canceled performance?
We have placed a gift certificate into your TFO account for the value of your original purchase. You will be able to redeem that value for any other Florida Orchestra concert during the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons. If you purchased tickets through the venue, please contact their sales center directly.
Please be aware that we are responding to a high volume of emails and your inquiry may take longer than normal to answer. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Can I donate my tickets back to the orchestra?
The Florida Orchestra appreciates your support now more than ever. If you would like to donate the value of your tickets to our Annual Fund, please email us at ticketcenter@floridaorchestra.org. Thank you for your gift.
Are the TFO ticket center and offices staying open?
Our ticket center in downtown St. Petersburg is not open for in-person transactions at this time. We encourage patrons to continue to renew or purchase their 2020/2021 season tickets online or by mail or phone at 727.892.3337 or 1.800.662.7286. Although TFO offices are closed for safety reasons, our staff is diligently working remotely to plan concerts, communicate with patrons and donors and prepare for our 2020/21 season.
How can I help?
Today your gift to The Florida Orchestra is more important than ever. Without ticket revenue, we depend solely on your contributions to support our daily operations, even while we’re not in the concert halls. You can help your orchestra emerge from this crisis strong and poised to help our community heal through the power of music.
If you have already made a gift to TFO, you have our heartfelt gratitude. If you are in a position to help further, please consider the role extraordinary live music plays in your life and support your Florida Orchestra with a gift of any amount today. Thank you.
How are you doing?
We’ve heard from many patrons who already miss attending Florida Orchestra concerts. This time of “social distancing” is necessary but it can be lonely or isolating. We hope you will stay safe and healthy, as we look forward to bringing our TFO community together again soon at a live performance.
