The Venice Symphony

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

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  • CONCERTS & EVENTS
    • 2023 – 24 CONCERT SEASON
    • 50th Anniversary Celebration
    • 2023 PATRIOTIC POPS & FIREWORKS
    • PRE-CONCERT TALKS
    • 2023 SYMPHONY BALL
    • GIFT CERTIFICATES
    • 2022-23 CONCERT SEASON
    • PAST EVENTS
      • 2022 SYMPHONY BRUNCH
      • SATURDAY NIGHTS AT THE SYMPHONY
      • 21-22 PRE-CONCERT TALKS
      • BRUNCH WITH BEETHOVEN
      • 2022 SYMPHONY BALL
  • ABOUT
    • MUSIC DIRECTOR: TROY QUINN
    • CONCERTMASTER: MARCUS RATZENBOECK
    • THE MUSICIANS
    • HISTORY & MISSION
    • BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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    • VENICE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA
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    • 2023 SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
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OUR ORCHESTRA AND CHAMBER GROUPS

The Venice Symphony orchestra is comprised of more than 75 accomplished, professional musicians from all over the Country. Their impressive backgrounds and music careers have spanned the United States and the World and bring depth and diversity to The Venice Symphony. 

The Venice Symphony’s musicians are also available to perform at events and celebrations. You can experience a concert featuring these classically-trained musicians in an intimate setting in curated programs, featuring works that span the full range of classical and popular music from Beethoven and Mozart to beloved standards and the Beatles. If you would like to engage a Venice Symphony Chamber Music group or soloist for your event, we will work with you to match you with the best musicians and program for your venue, event and budget. We promise a memorable and unique experience as well as a commitment to the health and safety of your guests and our musicians during this challenging time.  

For more information on hiring Venice Symphony Chamber Ensembles and musicians, Contact Dana Kimble, Vice President of Artistic Operations  at musicpersonnel@thevenicesymphony.org

 

MEET OUR MUSICIANS

 

NEW every week. Learn more about the musicians in The Venice Symphony orchestra in this profile series.

Click here for the latest Musician Spotlight: Francisco Diaz and Isabella Diaz: Father and daughter violinist

 

READ OUR PREVIOUS MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHTS

Hannah MacLean: Violin 

Susan Debronsky: Cello

Asher Carlson: Clarinet

Michael Woods: Percussion

Jim Griffith: Viola 

Anastasia Petrunina: Assistant Concertmaster

Christopher Riley: Principal Double Bass

Liana Branscome, Violin

Gavin Dougherty, Principal Timpani

Katherine Gilger, Violin 

Michael Drapkin, Clarinet and Bass Clarinet

Amy Collins, Principal Oboe

 

AUDITIONS

The Venice Symphony is not holding in-person auditions at this time. For information, please contact musicpersonnel@thevenicesymphony.org

 

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events at this time.

Latest News

  • The Venice Symphony Presents Patriotic Pops and Fireworks
  • Francisco and Isabella Diaz: Violin
  • Hannah MacLean: Violin

COMMUNITY PARTNERS & SPONSORS

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  • Englewood Chamber of Commerce
  • Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance
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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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