The Venice Symphony

A professional orchestra in Southwest Florida offering a variety of concerts and educational programs

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Asher Carlson: Principal Clarinet

January 27, 2023 by sharyn

    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...]

Filed Under: Musician Spotlight, Uncategorized

Jim Griffith: Viola

December 2, 2022 by sharyn

 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...]

Filed Under: Musician Spotlight Tagged With: Musician

Anastasia Petrunina – Violin

November 11, 2022 by sharyn

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...]

Filed Under: Musician Spotlight Tagged With: Florida, Musician, orchestra, symphony, Venice, violin

Christopher Riley – Principal Double Bass

November 3, 2022 by sharyn

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...]

Filed Under: Musician Spotlight Tagged With: bass, concert, Musician, symphony, Venice

Gavin Dougherty – Principal Timpani

October 19, 2022 by sharyn

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...]

Filed Under: Musician Spotlight Tagged With: musician spotlight, orchestra, percussion, symphony, timpani, Venice

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Upcoming Events

  1. Single Tickets and Online Sales

    August 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - April 22, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
  2. Saturday Nights at The Symphony

    December 17, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - February 25, 2023 @ 7:30 pm
  3. The Venice Symphony Ball – Imagine

    February 18 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Latest News

  • The Venice Symphony Ball: Imagine is Feb. 18 at Plantation Golf and Country Club
  • Asher Carlson: Principal Clarinet
  • Michael Woods: Percussion

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CONTACT

700 U.S. Highway 41
Bypass North
Suite 4
Venice, FL 34285
Phone: (941) 207-8822

ABOUT US

Founded in 1974, The Venice Symphony has become the pride of South Sarasota County by providing cultural enrichment for residents and visitors.
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