In a new season, Florida Orchestra expands reach, new top soloists
Andrew Meacham, Tampa Bay Times, 5th September 2018 The Florida Orchestra has prepared a 51st season with a wide range of grand masters and newer work, an increased visibility for…
Conductor Michael Francis returns to Blossom on August 5
Mike Telin, Cleveland Classical, 31st July 2018 When Michael Francis made his Cleveland Orchestra debut last summer, the British-born conductor brought along a program that featured music by Elgar and…
Florida Orchestra to offer violin lessons for at-risk Tampa youth
Andrew Meacham, Tampa Bay Times, 17th May 2018 The Florida Orchestra will begin tutoring at-risk children free of charge, thanks to a Hillsborough County grant. The $80,000 grant to the…
The Florida Orchestra taps composer Michael Ippolito to capture the state’s sound
Andrew Meacham, Tampa Bay Times, 23rd February 2018 The composer sat in semi-darkness, his hand drifting like a slow pendulum at his side. On the Mahaffey Theater stage, the violins…
Florida Orchestra mixes it up, collaborates with community in 2018-19 season
Andrew Meacham, Tampa Bay Times, 8th February 2018 Themes are useful sometimes. Right now, the Florida Orchestra is still enjoying the heart of its 50th anniversary season, which has been…
Sting performs with the Florida Orchestra for 50th Anniversary Gala
Gabriella Angotti-Jones and Chris Urso, Tampa Bay Times, 10th December 2017 Sting was the guest and performer of honor for the Florida Orchestra’s fundraising gala Saturday in St. Pete. Sting…
Students get an opportunity to make music with Florida Orchestra
Michele Miller, Tampa Bay Times, 23rd October 2017 The excitement was palpable as students hopped off their school buses and streamed into the Center for the Arts at River Ridge.…
Here’s what the Florida Orchestra will perform for its 50th anniversary season
Andrew Meacham, Tampa Bay Times, 27th September 2017 As the Florida Orchestra gears up for its golden anniversary in the Tampa Bay area, we asked music director Michael Francis to…
Florida Orchestra hits the half-century mark on a triumphant note
Andrew Meacham, Tampa Bay Times, 27th September 2017 The Florida Orchestra began 50 years ago with a mixture of nervousness and pride, dreams of artistic excellence and an accompanying surge…
Livestream: ARD International Competition – Final Concert
Michael Francis will conduct the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra as part of the ARD International Music Competition. The final performance will be livestreamed on Friday, 15th September 2017 at 8pm…