On a night in October 2002, Stefan Sanderling conducted his first performance with The Florida Orchestra, though he hadn't yet taken over as music director. The program featured Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor," and on that night, soloist Misha Dichter replaced an ailing Horacio Gutierrez for the performance. ...more

December 6, 2009

Gustav Mahler said of his Third Symphony, "The whole of nature finds its voice in it and tells of secrets so deep as might be grasped in a dream." ...more

October 25, 2009

This weekend, the Florida Orchestra will perform a symphony that exemplifies art imitating life. Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 3 expresses nature's complex dualities — joy and sadness, hope and despair, birth and death. It is a romantic microcosm of flora and fauna that reflects Mahler's own conflicts in life. ...more

October 22, 2009

City funding for nonprofit organizations will be cut next fiscal year. ...more

April 14, 2009

John Williams has written some of the most memorable scores in movie history. This weekend, The Florida Orchestra pays tribute to the master composer in "The Always Amazing John Williams," with Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman. ...more

March 26, 2009

When the Carrollwood Cultural Center opened its doors a year ago, it instantly became a model for private, public partnerships promoting the arts. ...more

March 12, 2009

Keep Snacks Out Of Hall I am shocked and offended that people are taking food and drinks into Ruth Eckerd Hall during performances. This has allowed the spilling and dumping of drinks and food on the floor and seats of the auditorium. ...more

March 7, 2009

A program of movie scores highlights the orchestra's month. ...more

March 2, 2009

Over the last 20 years they have performed in England, Scotland, France, Austria, Canada, New York City and Washington, D.C. ...more

February 25, 2009

For anyone who loves to snuggle with cats and dogs, walk them and help them learn to socialize with people, there's a volunteer job available. ...more

February 25, 2009