Calendar of Events
Friday
Dec 13, 2024
Saturday
Dec 14, 2024
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker returns in an exciting partnership between The Sarasota Ballet School, The Venice Symphony, and The Venice Institute for the Performing Arts. Set to Tchaikovsky’s magical score, this holiday favorite will feature enchanting sets and an array of stunning costumes by the internationally renowned ballet designer Peter Farmer. The Nutcracker follows the enchanting adventures… Continue Reading The Nutcracker
Friday
Dec 20, 2024
Saturday
Dec 21, 2024
Sunday
Dec 22, 2024
Home for the Holidays
Experience the most wonderful time of the year with family and friends at our annual celebration of music and togetherness. Become immersed in beloved Christmas carols and memorable seasonal tunes such as The First Noel, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Sleigh Ride and We Wish You A Merry Christmas that are sure to fill your heart… Continue Reading Home for the Holidays
Friday
Jan 10, 2025
Saturday
Jan 11, 2025
Sports Orchestrated
Celebrating some of the most recognizable music of sports, from football fight songs to figure skating waltzes, and inspirational renditions from Rocky to Rudy, you’ll huddle up for those moments of triumph and heartache. You’ll also cheer for An All-Star Suite featuring Beethoven and Respighi. Please call 941.207.8822 for more information.
Sunday
Jan 12, 2025
Capstan Chamber Series, Venice Symphony String Quartet
Presented by Capstan Financial Consulting Group. January 12 at 3:30pm Join us for a FREE music series on the Great Lawn at Wellen Park. Bring your chair and enjoy the delightful sounds of The Venice Symphony.
Friday
Jan 31, 2025
Saturday
Feb 1, 2025
A Salute to the Pops!
Take a trip down memory lane with The Venice Symphony’s Salute to the Pops! concert. Hear popular orchestral music throughout the years, including the Boston Pops March, Bugler's Holiday, Leroy Anderson’s Yankee Doodle, Seventy Six Trombones from The Music Man, and more! Please call 941.207.8822 for more information.
Symphony Spotlight
Meet Troy Quinn
Music Director, Venice Symphony
American conductor Troy Quinn is quickly establishing himself as one of his generation’s most versatile young artists. Lauded for his energetic and riveting, yet sensitive conducting, Quinn is in his sixth season as Music Director of The Venice Symphony in Florida. He is also in his seventh season as Music Director of the Owensboro Symphony in Kentucky and serves concurrently as the Music Director of the Santa Monica Symphony in California. Quinn’s engagements have included performances with many prestigious orchestras in the United States, including the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, and the Rhode Island Philharmonic, where he serves as the Pops Conductor.