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Sarasota Piano Quartet
Thursday, October 1st at 7:30pm
The Sarasota Piano Quartet (formerly known as the New Artists Piano Quartet), founded in 1991, is one of four resident ensembles of Sarasota Orchestra.
The Quartet performs frequently on the Chamber Soirées Series in Holley Hall at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center in Sarasota and is also a regular guest at venues throughout Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties.
Always innovative with their programs, prior seasons have featured compositions by Frank Bridge, Vitezslav Novak, PDQ Bach and David Amram, as well as major repertoire for the piano quartet by Brahms, Dvorak, Mozart and Fauré.
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Top of the World: A Carpenters Tribute featuring Debbie Taylor
Thursday, October 8th at 7:30pm
Top Of The World is The World’s Premiere Tribute to The Carpenters! Fronted by
singer Debbie Taylor, her Karen Carpenter vocal resemblance is absolutely astonishing. She is backed by a seven piece band consisting of top-notch, professional industry musicians who have had amazing careers in their own right. The band members are all multi-instrumentalists and at times use 3 keyboards to recreate the incredibly complex arrangements created by Richard Carpenter. The attention to detail paired with saxophone, trumpet, flute and many more instruments complete every song to perfection!
This Carpenters Tribute Band brings the most authentic versions of the Carpenters music to the stage. No doubt, you will be singing along as they perform hits like; “Close To You”, “We’ve Only Just Begun”, “Rainy Days And Mondays”, “Please Mr. Postman” and “Yesterday Once More”, to name a few. Debbie captures the warm tones and contralto range that made Karen’s voice so unique. Sit back and enjoy as Debbie and her band take you on a nostalgic journey through the Carpenters greatest hits while sharing some of the backstories behind the music.
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AsoloRep Shakespeare 45: Rom-Com
Thursday, October 15th at 7:30pm
Adapted from the works of William Shakespeare and created by Asolo Rep’s Director of Education & Engagement, Terrance Jackson, Shakespeare45: Rom-Com is a fast-paced, 45-minute celebration of Shakespeare at his most charming — filled with witty banter, mistaken identities, physical comedy, and a host of unforgettable lovers and fools. Featuring iconic scenes, sonnets, soliloquies, and songs, the show highlights the humor and playful chaos that define Shakespeare’s comedies, where romance is only part of the fun.
Shakespeare45 features a 45-minute performance and a talkback.
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Skip Conkling's Dixie Mix
Sunday, October 18th at 2:00pm
Skip Conkling's Dixie Mix is bringing New Orleans, Mardi Gras Dixie style music to the Glenridge Performing Arts Center. Their band consists of seven seasoned musicians who have been immersed in the music scene for a long time and have played the circuit with some big names in the music business. Their collective portfolio includes time on stage and touring with Patti LaBelle, Bo Diddley, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Engelbert Humperdink, Ben Vereen, and Tom Jones. Members have also played with well-known orchestras and symphonies such as our own local Venice Symphony and at Asolo Theater performances.
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Diego Figueiredo
Sunday, November 8th at 2:00pm
GRAMMY AWARD nominated guitarist Diego Figueiredo is a virtuoso with an infectious, joyful feeling that will leave you amazed. Figueiredo is an extraordinary star among the world’s greatest jazz guitarists. His superb technique, timing and imagination have made him one of the hottest international names right now.
He has very unique skills and his concerts have been a great success in more than 60 countries around the world.
He has already released 30 CDS, 3 DVDs and a book and he has received awards twice at the “MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL” as one of the greatest guitarists in the world.
Figueiredo performs one amazing concert uniting technique and emotion in a fusion of Brazilian music and jazz. He is a brilliant musician who keeps the tradition of the true essence of Brazilian music and at the same time can be extremely virtuous, modern and innovative.
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Jingle Bell Jive
Sunday, December 13th at 2:00pm
Jingle Bell Jive is an electric, high-octane concert for the holiday season that features your favorite rock ‘n’ roll Christmas songs ("Blue Christmas," "Run Rudolph Run") mixed with a retro twist on reimagined classics. What if Buddy Holly sang Little Drummer Boy? What if Johnny Cash covered Silver Bells? Starring actors from the national tour of Million Dollar Quartet, and led by Jason Cohen who has played Jerry Lee Lewis in over 80 cities, Jingle Bell Jive is the perfect way to boogie into the holiday season!
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