The Venice Symphony

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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...]

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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

Liana Branscome – Violin

October 27, 2022 by sharyn

Musicians follow many different paths to arrive at The Venice Symphony. New Violinist Liana Branscome, who lives in Palm Beach Gardens, FL,  came to us through our own Music Director Troy Quinn. “Troy … [Read more...]

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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...]

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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. Noche Unidos With Mariachi Cobre and The Venice Symphony

    April 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  3. Patriotic Pops and Fireworks at CoolToday Park

    May 27 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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Latest News

  • Hannah MacLean: Violin
  • Susan Debronsky: Cello
  • The Venice Symphony Ball: Imagine is Feb. 18 at Plantation Golf and Country Club

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

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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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