Mark Sforzini, Music Director
Unleashing the Passion of Possibility...
“The mission of the Tampa Bay Symphony is to promote interest in symphonic music while enhancing and enriching the cultural life and educational experiences of our community.”
The Tampa Bay Symphony consists of over 80 musicians and has been described as “one of Tampa Bay’s hidden jewels”. Come and experience the excitement of live classical music!
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The Tampa Bay Symphony consists of over 80 musicians and has been described as “one of Tampa Bay’s hidden jewels”. Come and experience the excitement of live classical music!
View our videos
ANNOUNCEMENT:
The 35th annual Jack Heller Young Artist Competition is now open and accepting applications.
The 5th Annual Composition Competition is also now open!
Go to our Competitions page to find out details on how to apply.
The 5th Annual Composition Competition is also now open!
Go to our Competitions page to find out details on how to apply.
THE TAMPA BAY SYMPHONY'S
2020 - 2021 SEASON
Dear Patrons, as we move toward our 2020-2021 season, safety is our main concern. Regarding programming, we take a cautiously optimistic view which is reflected in this lineup, meaning that we are programming chamber music selections which involve fewer musicians on stage for our Fall series. We are hoping to resume with a full orchestra for our Winter and Spring series, which will bring you Scheherazade in the Winter and Pictures at an Exhibition in the Spring. As we progress into this fall, we will continue to monitor and follow CDC and state guidelines with respect to how we hold rehearsals and how we deliver the final performance to you in the concert halls. If we find that following CDC guidelines makes it too difficult to deliver Scheherazade in the Winter and Pictures at an Exhibition in the Spring, we may replace these selections, and others, with works involving fewer players, like we are doing this fall. Rest assured, your Maestro, Mark Sforzini, will provide brilliant selections that coincide with whatever live listening enjoyment is possible at the time!
This website will always reflect the most current programming, please check back often!
This website will always reflect the most current programming, please check back often!
Series 1: FALL 2020
"Chamber Delights: Dvorak, Barber & Grieg"
Fraulein Maria Triptych Mark Sforzini
Serenade in D minor Antonin Dvorak
Adagio for Strings Samuel Barber
Holberg Suite Edvard Grieg
Buy Now: November 10, 2020 • Tuesday 8:00 p.m. • Palladium Theater
Buy Now: November 15, 2020 • Sunday 2:30 p.m. • Ferguson Hall, Straz Center
Tickets are available at the door for $20
"Chamber Delights: Dvorak, Barber & Grieg"
Fraulein Maria Triptych Mark Sforzini
Serenade in D minor Antonin Dvorak
Adagio for Strings Samuel Barber
Holberg Suite Edvard Grieg
Buy Now: November 10, 2020 • Tuesday 8:00 p.m. • Palladium Theater
Buy Now: November 15, 2020 • Sunday 2:30 p.m. • Ferguson Hall, Straz Center
Tickets are available at the door for $20
5th Annual Composition Competition Finals
FREE: January 10, 2021 • Sunday 2:00 p.m. • Palladium Theater
FREE: January 10, 2021 • Sunday 2:00 p.m. • Palladium Theater
Series 2: WINTER 2021 - "The Sea"
Voices of Time: A Portrait of Lake Moraine Kevin Lau
Winner of the 4th Annual Call for Scores Composition Competition
The Jack Heller 35th Annual Young Artist Competition Winner - TBD
Scheherazade, Op. 35 Rimsky-Korsakov
Buy Now: February 14, 2021 • Sunday 2:30 p.m. • Ferguson Hall, Straz Center
Buy Now: February 16, 2021 • Tuesday 8:00 p.m. • Palladium Theater
Tickets are available at the door for $20
Voices of Time: A Portrait of Lake Moraine Kevin Lau
Winner of the 4th Annual Call for Scores Composition Competition
The Jack Heller 35th Annual Young Artist Competition Winner - TBD
Scheherazade, Op. 35 Rimsky-Korsakov
Buy Now: February 14, 2021 • Sunday 2:30 p.m. • Ferguson Hall, Straz Center
Buy Now: February 16, 2021 • Tuesday 8:00 p.m. • Palladium Theater
Tickets are available at the door for $20
Series 3: SPRING 2021 - "Romance & Art"
5th Annual Call for Scores Composition Competition Winner - TBD
Concerto for Violincello, Op. 104, B minor Antonin Dvorak
Scott Kluksdahl, Cello
Pictures at an Exhibition Modest Mussorgsky (arr. Ravel)
Buy Now: April 11, 2021 • Sunday 2:30 p.m. • Ferguson Hall, Straz Center
Buy Now: April 13, 2021 • Tuesday 8:00 p.m. • Palladium Theater
Tickets are available at the door for $20
5th Annual Call for Scores Composition Competition Winner - TBD
Concerto for Violincello, Op. 104, B minor Antonin Dvorak
Scott Kluksdahl, Cello
Pictures at an Exhibition Modest Mussorgsky (arr. Ravel)
Buy Now: April 11, 2021 • Sunday 2:30 p.m. • Ferguson Hall, Straz Center
Buy Now: April 13, 2021 • Tuesday 8:00 p.m. • Palladium Theater
Tickets are available at the door for $20
TBS SEASON BROCHURE:
Concert Venues
Palladium Theater
253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Ferguson Hall, Straz Center
1010 N Macinnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602
Palladium Theater
253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Ferguson Hall, Straz Center
1010 N Macinnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602
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