Behind every great work of art, there’s always a story. As Florida Orchestra music director Michael Francis explains it, the facts and legends behind Igor Stravinsky’s...
The Florida Orchestra’s 55th season will begin a week earlier than previously announced; apparently the opportunity to book iconic violinist Itzhak Perlman as a guest soloist...
Along with the premiere (for Tampa Bay) performances of several beloved classical works, during its 2022-23 season (announced today) The Florida Orchestra is introducing a new...
Looking backwards has never been a priority for Michael Francis, musical director of The Florida Orchestra. The maestro is always focused on the now, the new,...
We’re asking thought leaders, business people and creatives to talk about 2022 and give us catalyzing ideas for making St. Pete a better place to live....
The long-awaited return of The Florida Orchestra begins with a trio of big theater concerts, the regular three-venue roundabout, starting Friday, right? Au contraire. OK, after...
Michael Francis is on the phone, talking about The Florida Orchestra’s most recent big score: Eighty concerts since October, for 80 live audiences, in a safe...
What do you suppose classical musicians listen to when they’re relaxing at home? For pianist Natasha Paremski, 33, the answer is: Pretty much anything but classical...
After stepping away from the podium for much of the holiday season, music director Michael Francis is back in action, conducting The Florida Orchestra – in...
The Florida Orchestra is back, and no one is happier than Michael Francis. The organization’s musical director, conductor and public face took a moment out of...
