Concert Companion
Concert Companion
Podcast Description
Sarasota Orchestra's Concert Companion connects classical music fans with seven Orchestra musicians who share personal previews of the programs in this season’s Masterworks series. By giving listeners a little something extra to take along to the performance, the Concert Companion aims to deepen patrons’ appreciation of the works they’ll enjoy live in the concert hall. You're invited to join each enriching adventure with an Orchestra musician as your friendly guide. Episodes are released one month prior to each Masterworks program.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores a variety of themes including musician anecdotes, performance preparation, and concert previews, with episodes focusing on specific concerts like Heroic Spirit featuring Beethoven and Shostakovich, Ravel's Bolero with active listening tips, and discussions of human perseverance in Beethoven's Seventh linked to historical narratives.
Sarasota Orchestra’s Concert Companion connects classical music fans with Orchestra musicians who share personal previews of concert programs coming up this season. By giving listeners a little something extra to take along to the performance, the Concert Companion aims to deepen patrons’ appreciation of the works they’ll enjoy live in the concert hall. You’re invited to join each enriching adventure with an Orchestra musician as your friendly guide.
Episode Overview:
In Sarasota Orchestra’s Concert Companion to the 2025-2026 season’s Movie Pops concert, we’re joined by Joshua Horne, Co-principal horn and self-proclaimed “biggest Star Wars fan in the world” for a deep dive into the music, magic, and memories woven into experiencing Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back live in concert. As Sarasota Orchestra prepares for this highly anticipated symphonic screening at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (October 24 & 25), join Josh and the Concert Companion’s happy host, Sara Stovall, to explore classical music influences on John Williams’ legendary score and the unforgettable impact of live orchestral performance.
About the Concert:
Don’t miss Sarasota Orchestra performing the music of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back live to film on October 24 & 25 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Lightsabers and costumes encouraged!
Music in This Episode:
The Planets by Gustav Holst
Anu Tali, conductor
Sarasota Orchestra
Recorded live at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, March 2018
Violin Concerto by Erich Korngold
Elena Urioste, violin
Jeffrey Kahane, conductor
Sarasota Music Festival Orchestra
Recorded live at the Sarasota Opera House, June 21, 2025
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