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Read below for program notes for the Classics Series concert “Scheherazade” on June 6-7, 2026. Program notes are written by Jeremy Reynolds Copyright © 2025 Turbulent Flames by Jessica Meyer A percussion flourish pivots to a flickering, dancing motif in the upper winds and strings, decorative trills and energetic rhythmic moments building to an explosive rush. … Read more

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Principal Tuba Robert Carpenter, known to many as ‘Bob,’ is featured in a book by Sam Quinones titled “The Perfect Tuba”. Published on September 30, 2025, the 384-page book tells the story of a demanding instrument, the determined people who play it, and the hope they offer a fractured nation. Opening the … Read more