The Focus Series returns in 2022 with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4
January 13, 2022
Guest Conductor Chloé van Soeterstéde and Principal Trumpet Michael Fee take the stage at The Plaza Live The Orlando Philharmonic is excited to present Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 as a continuation of the Focus Series at The Plaza Live on January 24 at 7:00 p.m. Chloé van Soeterstéde will take the podium and direct the
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents “Kings of Soul: Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, James Brown & more!”
January 4, 2022
Guest conductor Kenneth Freed will recreate a night of classic soul The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra is excited to present Kings of Soul: Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, James Brown & more! as part of its Pops Series at Calvary Orlando on Saturday, January 15 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Guest conductor Kenneth Freed along with
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents Gershwin’s Concerto in F
December 17, 2021
Pianist Aaron Diehl is one of the world’s leading interpreters of Gershwin’s famed works for piano and orchestra. The Orlando Philharmonic is excited to present Gershwin’s Concerto in F as part of its Classics Series at Calvary Orlando on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Music Director Eric Jacobsen will lead the Philharmonic
The OPO Beat #3: Artist-in-Residence Stewart Goodyear and the Resonate Festival
December 15, 2021
Stewart Goodyear, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra’s first-ever Artist-in-Residence will be performing for three nights along with Music Director Eric Jacobsen and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. The repertoire for the festival will feature pieces by Beethoven in an intimate chamber music setting performed by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. In between performances each evening, you can catch
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra brings the Holiday Season to Central Florida
November 19, 2021
“Home for the Holidays”, “Holiday Baroque with Rimma”, and more The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra is thrilled to present a lineup of special holiday performances from the end of November throughout December in multiple venues across Central Florida. This includes both free and ticketed performances for the whole family, celebrating all the magic the holiday
Russian Ballet Orlando Presents The Nutcracker
November 15, 2021
Experience the timeless story of the Nutcracker in this grand production, performed by professional and pre-professional dancers of Russian Ballet Orlando. Audiences of all ages will marvel at the magic and wonderment of this stunning holiday presentation. The Russian Ballet Orlando production has become a memorable annual event for families all over Central Florida. Of
City of Winter Park Announces Annual Holiday Events Lineup
November 15, 2021
Holiday Pops in Central Park with your Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra: Sunday, December 5 The City of Winter Park is preparing to welcome a flurry of cheerful events this holiday season. Don your holiday apparel and gather with loved ones to experience these annual Winter Park holiday traditions. Access cityofwinterpark.org/holiday-events to see a full lineup of
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents 2021 Virtual Young People’s Concert
November 4, 2021
Filmed at The Plaza Live and Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra (OPO) is pleased to bring the annual Young People’s Concert virtually into homes and schools November 15-19, 2021. The virtual format has been chosen for the 2nd year in a row due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on
Orlando Ballet will perform GISELLE in the new Steinmetz Hall with live music performed by Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
November 2, 2021
Local philanthropists’ financial gift makes premiere performance possible TICKETS ON SALE TUESDAY, NOV. 2 AT 10 A.M. Orlando Ballet will perform Giselle in the eagerly awaited Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and to live music by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra over Valentine’s Day weekend. Renowned Kansas City Ballet Music
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Brass present Operatic and Symphonic Favorites at The Plaza Live
October 28, 2021
Under the baton of Lyman Brodie, trumpet and founding Orlando Philharmonic member. The Orlando Philharmonic is excited to present OPO Brass Present Operatic and Symphonic Favorites as a continuation of the Focus Series at The Plaza Live on Monday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. Lyman Brodie, trumpet player with the Orlando Philharmonic who has been a member since its inception, will serve
The Orlando Philharmonic to Offer Free Tickets to Healthcare Workers, First Responders, and Educators
October 14, 2021
Honoring frontline workers at concerts November 6 and January 8 The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra (OPO) is honored to welcome our Central Florida Healthcare Heroes, First Responders, and Teachers to special appreciation events and evenings of music as part of the Classics Series at Calvary Orlando. We are thrilled to honor these truly incredible people
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents Dvořák’s Postcard “From The New World”
October 12, 2021
Violist Masumi Per Rostad performs the world premiere of Jessie Montgomery’s Viola Concerto The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra is excited to present Dvořák’s Postcard “From The New World” as part of its Classics Series at Calvary Orlando on Saturday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. Music Director Eric Jacobsen will lead the orchestra through an exciting
The OPO Beat #2: The Practice Room with Principal Percussionist John Patton
October 1, 2021
Practicing is the way musicians cultivate their talents, but often students and younger musicians struggle to learn the proper techniques and strategies to make practicing efficient. All of our musicians here at the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra have diverse backgrounds from all over the world and have learned from some of the best! Over time (and
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra begins Focus Series with An Evening of Mozart
September 30, 2021
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra musicians take the stage with Mozart classics The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra is excited to begin its 2021-2022 Focus Series with An Evening of Mozart on Monday, October 11 at 7 p.m. This performance will take place inside the Main Hall of The Plaza Live. With Principal Violist Mauricio Céspedes Rivero as both conductor and soloist, the orchestra will perform three of Mozart’s
The OPO Beat #1: A Sit-Down with Eric Jacobsen
September 16, 2021
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Reflections with Music Director Eric Jacobsen In anticipation of the upcoming 2021-2022 Season, we were able to talk with Music Director Eric Jacobsen and discuss what his journey here at the OPO has been and what he’s looking forward to this Season. The 2020-2021 Season presented challenges like no others and
More than 1,000 Central Florida children & families attend Orlando Philharmonic performance
September 14, 2021
Kicks Off 2021-2022 Season Symphony Storytime Series The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra (OPO) was thrilled to host more than 1,000 children and their families from the Central Florida Community at last weekend’s Symphony Storytime performances of Little Red Riding Hood. Performances were held at The Plaza Live on September 11 and 12, 2021. Attendees came from
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Opens the 2021-2022 Season with Brahms and Gottschalk: An Opening Night Mix Tape
September 2, 2021
An opening program of musical fireworks takes the stage The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra is thrilled to return to Calvary Orlando for the first concert of the 2021-2022 Season with Brahms and Gottschalk: An Opening Night Mix Tape on Saturday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. With Music Director Eric Jacobsen and the Orlando Philharmonic, Concertmaster Rimma
‘The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World,’ A Celebration of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary
August 26, 2021
Disney Legend Whoopi Goldberg Set to Host; Disney Legend Christina Aguilera and Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Halle Bailey to Perform; Anthony Anderson, Tom Brady, John Stamos, George Lucas, and More to Appear In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, ABC will present a spectacular television event, “The Most Magical Story on Earth:
Music Director Eric Jacobsen Extends Contract with Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
August 26, 2021
Musicians agree to updated Collective Bargaining Agreement The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra (OPO) is thrilled to announce that Music Director Eric Jacobsen has renewed his contract with the OPO to extend through the 2023–2024 Season with an option to extend through the 2024–2025 Season. Maestro Jacobsen will conduct a variety of programs each Season, extending the
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Board of Directors names Melody Lynch President
July 1, 2021
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra (OPO) Board of Directors has elected Melody Lynch as its new President. Lynch, a Shareholder at Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor and Reed, P.A., succeeds Dr. Mary Palmer in the role. Her two-year term begins July 1, 2021. “These are exciting times for the Orlando Philharmonic, and Melody will provide dynamic, forward-thinking