Jessé Martins — Music Director and Pianist of the Venice Public Library Classical Concert Series.

AMERICANA
Yurii Padkovskyi, clarinet

Experience the vibrant rhythms of the Americas. From the sophisticated jazz pulses of the United States to the irresistible dance beats of South America. Music by Guastavino, Cadman, Bernstein, Marquez, Villani-Cortes, D’Rivera. | Monday, August 10 at 5:00pm

WOVEN
Hanna Brammer, soprano

Experience the voice Opera News calls “magnificent.” Rising star Hanna Brammer presents Woven, a captivating performance that bridges the gap between intimate art songs and the thrilling, high-stakes drama of operatic arias. Don't miss this unforgettable musical journey! | Monday, September 14 at 5:00pm

UNDINE
Allison De Francesco, flute

Flutist Allison DeFrancesco—hailed as “vibrant” and “a tower of strength”—returns to the series with Undine. Prepare for a musical excavation! This rare program pulls hidden gems out of the shadows, journeying from the tragic, mythical underwater depths of Reinecke’s Undine straight into the vibrant, folklore-infused soul of Brazilian street music. | Monday, September 21 at 5:00pm

SOFFIO
Singers from the Sarasota Opera

Join the singers from the Sarasota Opera in a program of arias and ensembles. | Monday, October 12 at 3:00pm

REVERIE
Nadine Trudel, principal cellist of the Sarasota Opera Orchestra

From the rustic, folk-inspired French charm of Paul Bazelaire to the lush, Romantic lyricism of Amy Beach, the program captures the warmth of a summer afternoon. A heartfelt tribute to the magic that lingers between daylight and dusk! | Monday, November 16 at 5:00pm

MIRRORED
Lyndsie Wilson, horn & Kat Baloff, violin

Johannes Brahms permanently altered chamber music by composing the first Trio for Horn, Violin, and Piano. Captivated by this unique combination, American composer Eric Ewazen wrote a modern masterwork in direct conversation with the original. In Mirrored, experience a powerful concert tracking the evolution of this instrumentation from bold invention to vivid homage. | Monday, November 30 at 5:00pm

ELEGANCE
Sarasota Piano Trio

Elegant, rebellious, and undeniably French. This fast-paced program takes listeners on a journey through the heart of Paris, contrasting deep emotional lyricism with the sparkling, lighthearted energy. Join the Sarasota Piano Trio for Elegance. | Monday, December 14 at 5:00pm