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These free, educational and engaging sessions give audiences the opportunity to learn more about each concert repertoire, the history behind the pieces and composers, and participate in an informal Q&A with Maestro Matt Wardell.

These free, educational and engaging sessions give audiences the opportunity to learn more about each concert repertoire, the history behind the pieces and composers, and participate in an informal Q&A with Maestro Matt Wardell.

Tampa’s Damon Fowler, a masterful singer, guitar player and songwriter, has absorbed the best of and furthered the work of the region’s definitive artists. A hard driving troubadour, his music is steeped with soul and representative of the many styles that make up the roots of American music.

Join us for the prestigious 34th Annual Young Artist Competition: Honors Recital on January 12, 2025, at 3 PM. This classical music event showcases the exceptional talent of our junior and senior division finalists. Witness these young musicians as they perform their concerto pieces accompanied by a pianist in front of a live audience. The excitement will peak as winners are announced live at the end of the performance. These talented individuals will earn the opportunity to perform as soloists with the full Ocala Symphony during the Youth, Tricksters, and Metamorphosis concerts on March 8 and 9, 2025. Don't miss this inspiring display of young talent. Tickets are available for purchase at $10. Subscribers enjoy the added benefit of complimentary tickets to this memorable recital.

The University of Florida Opera Theatre and the Ocala Symphony Orchestra present two of Giacomo Puccini’s greatest works. The heartfelt Suor Angelica with its soaring orchestral score is one of his most beautiful musical dramas and reminiscent of the passionate Tosca. The hilarious Gianni Schicchi, his only true comedy, will be sung in a modern English translation with plenty of charming local references. It features one of the world’s most beloved songs, O mio babbino caro. Join these wonderful upcoming opera stars and the talented musicians of the OSO for a matinee of marvelous masterpieces. You don’t want to miss it! Both pieces are one act operas with supertitles and a 2 hour running time.

Experience the majestic beauty of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at the Reilly Arts Center, a performance that promises to captivate and inspire. This monumental event, featuring the College of the Central Florida Patriot Singers and the Ocala Symphony Chorus, is scheduled for March 30, 2025, at 3 PM. Under the skilled leadership of Matthew Wardell and Joshua Mazur, the Ocala Symphony Orchestra, along with four world-class soloists, will bring to life the profound emotion and triumphant spirit of this iconic masterpiece. The concert will commence with the powerful Egmont Overture by Beethoven, setting a dramatic tone for the evening. The main attraction, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, renowned for its innovative inclusion of vocal soloists and a chorus in the final movement, will offer an unforgettable journey through its complex beauty and the exhilarating "Ode to Joy." This anthem of hope and unity stands as a testament to the enduring power of music and the human spirit. Tickets are priced between $20 to $50, offering everyone the chance to be part of this extraordinary musical celebration. Join us at the Reilly Arts Center for an afternoon that showcases the joy, unity, and the transformative power of music.