SYMPHONY, OPERA AND BALLET
The Sarasota community offers a vast selection of cultural events in the immediate area and beyond. Not all are French-related, but thoroughly entertaining. Ask about the discount for members of Alliance Française de Sarasota.
Fall 2025
Sunday, September 28, 2025 4:00PM
Holley Hall
SERENADES AND SYMPHONY
Sarasota Orchestra musicians open the chamber music season with a concert featuring full chamber orchestra, without conductor. Woodwinds and horns begin the program with Richard Strauss’ gorgeous Serenade for Winds, written when the composer was only 17. The strings take their turn in the spotlight with Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings, showcasing the composer's extraordinary gift for melody. Then the entire chamber orchestra gathers to present Mozart’s Symphony No. 25.
Cost
Starting at $48
Duration
1 hour | No intermission
Fall 2025
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte
Oct. 31 - Nov. 15 2025
Duplicity, disguises, and delightful deception in 18th century Naples.
Così fan tutte, or The School for Lovers, follows the story of two naive young soldiers who prank their brides-to-be to test their faithfulness. But the sisters to whom they are betrothed have plans of their own. Find out who ends up schooling whom in Mozart's delightful comedy with a masterful score.
Fall 2025
GISELLE
November 22 – 23, 2024
Sarasota Opera House
Accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra
Giselle | Production by Sir Peter Wright | Original Choreography by Jules Perrot and Jean Coralli | Music by Adolphe Adam
Program Two features the iconic romantic full-length classic, Giselle. Revered as one of the greatest and most faithful productions of this beloved story ballet, Sir Peter Wright’s production has been performed across the globe on virtually every continent. The ballet brings to life a story of young love, foolish betrayal, haunting tragedy, and finally redemption through forgiveness.
PRICE $35 – $125
Sarasota Opera House
61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Fall 2025
Sunday, September 28, 2025 4:00PM
Holley Hall
Soirée Ballet - "Les Sylphides" - Season Opening Night with Sarasota Ballet
SOIRÉE BALLET " LES SYLPHIDES " WITH SARA... View details
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 | 7.30 - 9.00 PM
FSU Center for the Performing Arts - 5555 North Tamiami Trail - Sarasota (near The Ringling) Free parking in front of the theater.
SOIRÉE BALLET
"LES SYLPHIDES" WITH SARASOTA BALLETJOIN US FOR A SPECIAL GROUP CULTURAL OUTING ON THE SEASON OPENING NIGHT OF SARASOTA BALLET!
We have reserved a limited number of tickets for Alliance Members and Students to attend the Season Opening Performance of Sarasota Ballet on Friday 24 October at 7:30PM. Our seats are located in the middle of the first row in the Balcony...the view of the stage is stunning!
The Opening Night Program includes the famous "Les Sylphides" ballet which came to prominence when performed in Paris by Sergei Diaglihev's "Les Ballets Russes" at the Théâtre du Châtelet on 02 June 1909. The Diaghilev premiere is the most famous as its soloists were Tamara Karsavina, Vaslav Nijinsky (as the poet, dreamer, or young man), Anna Pavlova, and Alexandra Baldina.
The three "Program One" ballets for the evening include:***Les Sylphides - choreography by Michel Fokine***The Lorenz Butterfly (World Premier) - choreography by Jessica Lang***Changing Light - choreography by Will Tuckett
Cost is $75 per ticket.
No refunds are possible due to limited seating.
Note: Join us for our Salon Series Lecture-Luncheon about the history of "Les Ballets Russes" and "Les Sylphides" on Tuesday 14 October from 11:45AM-1:30PM. See the "Upcoming Programs & Events" on the website or call the Alliance office at 941.955.0700.
Merci et à très bientôt!