While it takes some musicians a bit of time to discover their instrument of choice, Principal Clarinet Asher Carlson never had a doubt. Asher’s grandmother was an orchestral … [Read more...]
Jim Griffith: Viola
Violist Jim Griffith is in his first season with The Venice Symphony and is one of our few Sarasota natives. Jim did not grow up in a musical family. “I like to say My father played the radio. … [Read more...]
Anastasia Petrunina – Violin
Anastasia Petrunina played her first concerts with The Venice Symphony last season and is back this season as Assistant Concertmaster. Born in Ukraine, Anastasia began her violin studies at age six … [Read more...]
Christopher Riley – Principal Double Bass
Principal Double Bass Christopher Riley is a Symphony veteran, about to start his ninth year with the orchestra. Christopher is also in his third year as Venice High School’s Orchestra Director, and … [Read more...]
Gavin Dougherty – Principal Timpani
Gavin Dougherty is excited to be starting his sixth season as Principal Timpani with the Venice Symphony. Gavin has played with the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, Sarasota Orchestra, Naples … [Read more...]
