Michael Francis

“Strange, disconcerting, and somewhat sad, but necessary.”Those are the words Michael Francis uses when he talks about what it’s been like for the members…

Earlier this year, the Florida Orchestra debuted a piece written by a University of South Florida music compositition professor. You can hear Baljinder…

A University of South Florida music composition professor's latest work is getting a high-profile debut this week at the hands of the Florida…

Perhaps you sing in the shower or in your car. This February, the Florida Orchestra is hoping everyone in the Tampa Bay region will be part of singing…

Music Director Michael Francis will remain at the helm of the Florida Orchestra, as he recently signed a contract extension that runs until 2024.   But he…

Violinist James Ehnes made his reputation recording music like the Ravel Berceuse and other classical works, like Mozart's violin concertos.But this…

Florida Matters recently moderated a panel discussion at the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs called "Arts Mecca: International Cultural Tourism…

Florida Matters recently moderated a panel discussion at the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs called "Arts Mecca: International Cultural Tourism…

Florida Matters recently hosted a panel discussion in front of a live audience at the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs. We talked with experts…

Florida Matters recently hosted a panel discussion in front of a live audience at the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs. We talked with experts…

Five world premieres will mark The Florida Orchestra's five decades of music-making in the Tampa Bay…

The Florida Orchestra's 2016-17 season wraps up May 19-21 with a trio of concerts featuring works by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Sclafani.Now the first two…