Sarasota Orchestra
Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Orchestra began in 1949, with efforts from music teacher Ruth Cotton Butler, businessmen Dr. W.D. Sugg and J. Lorton Francis of Bradenton, and George Gibbs, an amateur musician from Venice.
Paul Wolfe was the artistic director and conductor for 35 years in 1961. Giancarlo Guerrero is the current one since 2025.
- Hilary Hahn @ Van Wezel
- William Yang @ Holley Hall
… they’ve several venues
- Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center
- Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
- Sarasota Opera House
- Neel Performing Arts Center
- North Port High School Auditorium
