Calendar Of Events

Jazz Happy Hour Returns in July!

 John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series 2024

 

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Seats available 2 weeks prior to event.

Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 am Geldbart Auditorium, Selby Public Library
Sponsored by the Sarasota Music ArchiveFree and open to the public. Requires pre-registration up to 2 weeks prior to event.
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 January 3  – The Ring Concluded–The Case of Götterdämmerung – Resolution in Fire and Water
Reservations ClosedJoy McIntyre, Opera singer & Associate Professor Emerita, Boston UniversityJoy also hosts lectures on dates:January 17 – Lecture:  Carmen—Attraction Becomes Obsession  Reservations ClosedJanuary 31  – Lecture: Lucia di Lammermoor–A Tragic Tale of Love Retold  Reservations ClosedFebruary 21 – Lecture La Forza del Destino– Caught between Heaven and Earth  Reserve HEREMarch 27 – Lecture:  Alma Mahler-Gropius-Werfel: “Malevolent Muse” or “Passionate Spirit”?  Reserve HERE
January 24 – Musical performance:  Michelle Giglio, soprano and Gail Berenson, piano
Past EventMichelle Giglio has performed several years of concerts, tours and recordings in France and throughout Europe. Ms. Giglio recently sang live music for the Sarasota Ballet in New York city at the Joyce Theatre. The New York times described Ms. Giglio “singing with  beauty and eloquence”. Gail Berenson, Ohio University Professor Emerita of Piano, is a dedicated teacher, performer, collaborative pianist, author and lecturer.January 31 – Lecture:  Lucia di Lammermoor —A Tragic Tale of Love Retold, Joy McIntyre
Past EventFebruary 7 – Musical performance:  Gayle Martin , piano – Romantic Music
Past EventA Texan, Gayle Martin was one of the last students of the famous pedagogue, Mme, Rosina Lhevinne at the Juilliard School.  She has taught on the faculty at NYU and teaches privately in Houston, New York, Delaware and Connecticut. Gayle enjoys a distinguished career as a concert pianist, having achieved international prominence as the sole American laureate of the Sixth International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow.February 14 — Musical performance:  Russian Duo
Past EventAn international project born out of love of traditional music and classical elegance. Oleg, balalaika virtuoso, and Terry, masterful pianist, team up for exuberant performances of soulful, passionate music. Our collaboration highlights the mysterious sounds of the balalaika underscored by the vast expressive range of the piano. And, yes, they sing!February 21 – Lecture:  La Forza del Destino– Caught between Heaven and Earth, Joy McIntyre
Past EventFebruary 28 – Musical performance:  Matthew Graybil, piano
Past EventChopin and His World with prize-winning pianist Matthew Graybil. Praised by The New Yorker as an “exceptional pianist and by the Herald-Tribune as a ‘major talent”, Matthew Graybil has performed throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and Mexico. In this recital, and in commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the death of Frederic Chopin, Graybil will perform works by Chopin and composers who influenced him. March 6 – Lecture:  Janet Horvath, Author: The Cello Still Sings—A Generational Story of the Holocaust and of the Transformative Power of Music
Reservations Closed Call 941-861-1168
 A sweeping and true history of three generations darkened by the long shadow of the Holocaust.
March 13 – Musical Performance: Giuseppina Ciarla, harp
Reservations Closed Call 941-861-1168
Italian born Giuseppina Ciarla, the principal harpist of The Sarasota Opera, is a classical musician and a groundbreaking crossover performer combining her artistry of voice and harp in an eclectic mélange ranging from jazz to sophisticated pop. Her authentic approach is rooted in classical training with vision to see new possibilities for popular classics as well as original compositionsMarch 20 – Musical performance, George Maxman, violin
Reservations Closed Call 941-861-1168The Virtuoso Violinist with internationally renowned violinist and composer George Maxman. A pupil of David Oistrakh, Maxman has enjoyed an international career as a soloist, orchestral member, teacher, composer, and conductor. He was Artist-in-Residence with the Sydney Symphony, concertmaster of the Symphony of Nova Scotia, violinist in the Boston Symphony, and many other posts. Pianist to be announced.March 27 – Lecture: “Malevolent Muse”  or “Passionate Spirit” ?  Alma Schindler-Mahler-Gropius-Werfel —Viennese composer, great beauty and collector of great men.,  Joy McIntyre
Reserve HERE 

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Other Events and HappeningsSponsor Our ArtistsSponsor one or more of our artists and help fund their expenses,lodging, and/or honorarium. Or, sponsor an entire series.You’ll receive an acknowledgement in our programs, a specialthank you during the show, and a special meet and greet withthe artist.For information, contact Joy McIntyrejlmcanta@aol.comor go to HERE.9th Annual Musical Flea Market, 2/17/24 10-3pmSelby Library. Huge sale of CDs, instruments, stereos,recording equipment and other music-related itemsAlso posters, books, hundreds of rare vinyl records and more!

More INFO: 941-861-1168


The Archive
   As part of the Sarasota County Library Special Collections Department of the Selby Public Library, the Sarasota Music Archive is one of the region’s leading music reference collections containing several hundred thousand recordings, tapes, music scores, books, and memorabilia.  The collection includes opera, vocal, choral, musicals, jazz, popular, folk, instrumental, and orchestral music and Edison wax cylinders, one- or two-sided shellac discs, LP vinyl records, laser discs, DVDs, and compact discs. The catalogue is at: www.sarasotamusicarchive.org. Volunteers catalog donated materials and provide assistance to members and the public.  Recordings and music scores that are not needed for the collection are sold at very reasonable prices and copies can be made of scores.  For more information, please contact Dave Berry at:  manager@sarasotamusicarchive.org


Join the Sarasota Music Archive Today!

Become a volunteer…. and help to preserve music of the past for future generations.

Become a member…. your membership helps to fulfill the mission of the Archive and supports its programs.

You can do both by calling us at 941-861-1168 or visiting our website www.sarasotamusicarchive.org

SMA is a 501c3 non-profit organization.  Registration Number SC 03079.     A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSE-MENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. REGISTRATION #: CH3079


You may view our archive of previous LIVE programming video on our website at our YouTube channel
We invite you to join us as we share these exciting performances from last season and before.

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The Archive is part of the Sarasota County Library Special Collections Department of the Selby Public Library, the Sarasota Music Archive is one of the region’s leading music reference collections containing several hundred thousand recordings, tapes, music scores, books, and memorabilia. The collection includes opera, vocal, choral, musicals, jazz, popular, folk, instrumental, and orchestral music and Edison wax cylinders, one- or two-sided shellac discs, LP vinyl records, laser discs, DVDs, and compact discs. The catalogue is at: www.sarasotamusicarchive.org.
Volunteers catalog donated materials and provide assistance to members and the public.
Recordings and music scores that are not needed for the collection are sold at very reasonable prices and copies can be made of scores. For more information, please contact us at: manager@sarasotamusicarchive.org

SMA is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Registration Number SC 03079. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSE-MENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

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