Masterworks Series
Our signature concert series, Masterworks, are classical performances conducted by Maestro Radu Paponiu featuring a full symphony orchestra and world-renowned guest artists.
One hour prior to each Masterworks concert, patrons are invited to attend conductor and guest artist led pre-concert lectures. These lectures, which include Q&A opportunities, enhance our patrons’ concert experience by providing insight into the pieces being performed.
To subscribe to the Masterworks Series, give us a call at 239.418.1500 or send an email to tickets@swflso.org.
MASTERWORKS 1
RADU PAPONIU, CONDUCTOR
GIL SHAHAM, VIOLIN
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Magic Flute, K. 620: Overture
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Violin Concerto in G minor, Op.80
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4
Saturday | January 28, 2023
Pre-Concert Lecture 6:30pm | Concert 7:30pm
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
MASTERWORKS 2
RADU PAPONIU, CONDUCTOR
THOMAS MESA, CELLO
Jessie Montgomery: Overture
Antonín Dvořák: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104
Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations
Saturday | March 11, 2023
Pre-Concert Lecture 6:30pm | Concert 7:30pm
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
MASTERWORKS 3
RADU PAPONIU, CONDUCTOR
A Night at the Opera returns with various popular arias.
Sara LeMesh, Soprano
Steven Ricks, Tenor
Jeffrey Goldberg, Baritone
Saturday | April 1, 2023 | 7:30pm
Pre-Concert Lecture 6:30pm | Concert 7:30pM
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
MASTERWORKS 4
Partnership with Grand Piano Series of Naples
RADU PAPONIU, CONDUCTOR
YING LI, PIANO
Jennifer Higdon: Blue Cathedral
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18
Modest Mussorgsky (arr. Ravel): Pictures at an Exhibition
Saturday | April 22, 2023
Pre-Concert Lecture 6:30pm | Concert 7:30pm
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
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