ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Reserved seat tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 am Tuesday (Nov. 19) for The Florida Orchestra’s gala benefit concert featuring legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma, conducted by Music Director Michael Francis. The…

Free Local Admission Event on Nov. 2 Combines Art and Music to Uplift and Support the Community. WHAT: In response to the recent events that have impacted the region, The Dalí Museum and The Florida Orchestra proudly announce Artful…

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – This week The Florida Orchestra presents Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 5 in venues throughout Tampa Bay and welcomes six new musicians to their first full season with TFO. All have won highly competitive blind…

On-sale date for Yo-Yo Ma concert tickets changed to November ST. PETERSBURG, FL - In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, The Florida Orchestra will welcome back audiences to three performances this week at the Mahaffey Theater as scheduled, the…

Saint Petersburg, FL - Due to disruptions from Hurricane Helene, The Florida Orchestra is canceling two Raymond James Pops performances -- Country Hits: Songs of Nashville – both on Saturday at the Mahaffey Theater. Hurricane Helene has been…

ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- The Florida Orchestra will open its chamber orchestra series in September and add two new venues, including the historic St. Mary Our Lady of Grace Church in St. Petersburg, the orchestra announced today. The series – now…

• MASTERWORKS OPENING NIGHT: Ravel’s Bolero in Latin-inspired concert • GREAT MASTERPIECES: Beethoven’s Fifth, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Mahler’s Third • WORLD-RENOWNED ARTISTS: Olga Kern, Joyce Yang, Stefan…

The Florida Orchestra extends Michael Francis’ contract through 2030 Photos: Click for photos and video of Michael Francis ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Internationally acclaimed conductor Michael Francis has signed a five-year contract…

The Florida Orchestra is bringing back Sing Out Tampa Bay - open to anyone who loves to sing along with the orchestra - conducted by Music Director Michael Francis, the orchestra announced today. The community concert, which has been on pause since…

THIS WEEKEND: The Grinch film with live music kicks off The Florida Orchestra holiday concerts Run of 12 performances includes Holiday Pops, Handel’s Messiah, Holiday Brass St. Petersburg, FL – The Florida Orchestra launches a…

The Florida Orchestra packs December with holiday music: The Grinch film, Holiday Pops, Messiah & Holiday Brass ST. PETERSBURG, FL - The Florida Orchestra is bringing a sleigh load of 12 holiday performances in December for very merry…

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – For the first time, The Florida Orchestra will bring the music of influential rapper Drake mixed with Tchaikovsky’s famed Fifth Symphony to the Mahaffey Theater. Tchaikovsky X Drake, created and conducted by Steve…

Saint Petersburg, FL - For its largest concert of the year, The Florida Orchestra will bring the annual Raymond James Pops in the Park concert to Vinoy Park along St. Petersburg’s waterfront on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 pm. TFO Resident…

The orchestra welcomes nine full-time musicians for its 56th season For a PDF version of this release, click here. ST. PETERSBURG, FL – As the new season begins, The Florida Orchestra has named Mark Debski as principal oboe and Ryan…

Saint Petersburg, FL - The Florida Orchestra and Music Director Michael Francis announced today the promotion of Chelsea Gallo to resident conductor. The new title recognizes Gallo’s exceptional work since joining TFO as assistant conductor…

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Saint Petersburg, FL - The Florida Orchestra is adding six new programs to the 2023-24 season, expanding its extensive concert lineup into mid-September, the orchestra announced today. Special concerts include Jurassic Park in Concert, celebrating…

The Florida Orchestra names new CEO For a PDF version of this release click here. ST. PETERSBURG, FL – The Florida Orchestra has named Ignacio Barrón Viela as its new president and CEO, the orchestra announced today. He brings…

The Florida Orchestra’s new season celebrates music of America and beyond MASTERWORKS OPENING NIGHT: Holst’s The Planets, Percussion Collective RHAPSODY IN BLUE: Gershwin’s groundbreaking work turns 100 years old AMERICAN…

Click here to download concert photos ST. PETERSBURG, FL – The Florida Orchestra shared the stage with a living legend, violin superstar Itzhak Perlman, in a sold-out, energized Mahaffey Theater on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Music Director…

The Florida Orchestra President & CEO Mark Cantrell, who provided critical leadership to keep the orchestra performing during the Covid pandemic, will leave TFO to take the next step in his career, the orchestra announced today. He will depart…

For a PDF version of this release click here. ST. PETERSBURG, FL – The Florida Orchestra is expanding it Soundwaves chamber series to the Church of the Ascension in Clearwater starting in February, the orchestra announced today. The series…