The Florida Orchestra

The Florida Orchestra on Monday officially canceled the rest of its season, as efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus made public performances…

Composer Eric Whitacre said one of his guiding principles is for people to feel a part of something larger than themselves. Whitacre is known for creating…

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…

With the Tampa Theatre’s $6 million restoration now complete, members of The Florida Orchestra will perform live Saturday during the 1926 silent film The…

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

Composer Michael Ippolito's early life in Florida was filled with music, in schools like Brandon's McLane Middle School. He says he was a little bit ahead…

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…

Classical music to some people conjurs up images of large music ensembles in ornate concerts halls. The Florida Orchestra is trying to change that…