Gustav Mahler said of his Third Symphony, "The whole of nature finds its voice in it and tells of secrets so deep as might be grasped in a dream." ...more

October 25, 2009

This weekend, the Florida Orchestra will perform a symphony that exemplifies art imitating life. Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 3 expresses nature's complex dualities — joy and sadness, hope and despair, birth and death. It is a romantic microcosm of flora and fauna that reflects Mahler's own conflicts in life. ...more

October 22, 2009

For anyone who loves to snuggle with cats and dogs, walk them and help them learn to socialize with people, there's a volunteer job available. ...more

February 25, 2009

Over the last 20 years they have performed in England, Scotland, France, Austria, Canada, New York City and Washington, D.C. ...more

February 25, 2009

The Florida Orchestra announces today its 2009-2010 season. Highlights include the Beatles-inspired "Magical Mystery Tour;" "A Tribute to Ray Charles," with Matt Catingub conducting and vocals by Ellis Hall; and "A Century of Broadway's Best," featuring hit songs by George M. Cohan and Andrew Lloyd Webber, among others. ...more

February 8, 2009

University of South Florida music professor Robert Summer is a connoisseur of musical compositions. ...more

February 4, 2009

The Florida Orchestra will celebrate celestial bodies this month with "Holst: The Planets," part of the Progress Energy Masterworks series. Under the direction of Stefan Sanderling, the orchestra's music director and conductor, the show will also feature the Women's Chorus of the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay. ...more

November 2, 2008

Bob Weir and RatDog will perform Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, in Clearwater. Tickets, $37, go on sale at 10 a.m. today at the box office. Call (727) 791-7400. Tickets also will go on sale at Ticketmaster outlets, which will add service charges. Call (813) 287-8844. ...more

September 12, 2008

ITEMS OF INTEREST MASTER CHORALE OF TAMPA BAY: The chorale will have auditions Tuesday-Aug. 26 in the Fine Arts Hall 107 at the University of South Florida School of Music, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. Singers should prepare a 2-3 minute song or aria. Bring extra sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. Sight-singing, rhythm and vocal exercises will be tested. To schedule an audition, contact the chorale's office at (813) 974-7726 or e-mail info@masterchorale.com. For information about the auditions, visit www.masterchorale.com/audition. ...more

August 13, 2008

Many of the finest moments in the area's cultural history have come from the mouths of the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, the area's acclaimed choir. Whether on its own or matched up with The Florida Orchestra, the group has played an enormous part in helping define the local arts, as well as giving music lovers nourishment over three decades. ...more

June 1, 2008