Violinist Tunes Up a Rarity with Barber Concerto

By Kurt Loft. Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto “should absolutely be played more,’’ says violinist Stella Chen, who performs the work with The Florida Orchestra this weekend. “It’s full of lyricism and melodic allure, and the perpetual motion finale would perk up anyone’s ears.”… Read More

Expanding Access to Classical Music

By Gabrielle Reeder. Fever orchestrates candlelit musical events every month around the world, and in Tampa Bay. Performances in over 100 cities are led by local musicians and holiday shows pop up throughout the year…. Read More

Bringing Forgotten Music Back to Life

By Kurt Loft. “We’re dedicated to giving new life to old masterpieces, giving a voice to recently discovered works and bringing audiences the eccentric and improvisatory nature of Baroque music,’’ says Dan Urbanowicz, founder of St Pete Baroque. … Read More

Harmony & Discourse

The Warehouse Arts District Association, in collaboration with EMIT and Jazz on Arts Axis Florida are hosting a December 1 concert with Helios Jazz Orchestra featuring Fred Johnson – and a roundtable discussion on Food Insecurity and South St Pete Food Deserts…. Read More

Brimming with Excitement

. . . Brimming with excitement. That is how it feels to have been awarded the Emerging Artist Grant from Creative Pinellas. I admit that painting on larger canvases instills… Read More

Down the Rabbit Hole

By Margo Hammond. White Rabbit, Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour is, hands down, the strangest play I’ve ever seen. And that that, from me, is high praise…. Read More

From the Classroom to the Screen

By Laura Kepner. 20 years ago, Janet Lee was trying to engage a class of tired teens. Little did she know that the next few hours would mark the beginning of a beautiful friendship – and that in 2023 she’d create a documentary about the crucial need for literacy – Always Ask For Help… Read More

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