Punta Gorda Symphony

Punta Gorda Symphony

WHO WE ARE

Originally formed in 1978 as a small chamber group, the Punta Gorda Symphony has grown in size to more than 70 professional musicians and has drawn audiences from around the world under the direction of music director and conductor Maestro Raffaele Ponti. As one of the only professional arts organizations within a 30-mile radius, PGSymphony prospers each year with internationally-recognized guest artists, grammy award-winning composers, celebrated musicians from Florida and beyond, and programming which features daring and unique symphonic works. Dedicated to music education throughout life, PGSymphony proudly presents a wide array of programs from summer music camps to interactive concerts for young people, as well as our "Behind the Notes" lecture series and pre-performance talks for all audiences.

On-Demand Performances

Mozart | The Marriage of Figaro Overture 2/9/2020

The Marriage of Figaro is one of the most frequently performed operas in the world. It was based on a stage play by French author Pierre Beaumarchais which had been banned in Vienna by the Emperor Joseph II, claiming “the piece contains much that is objectionable” and encouraging the Austrian Censor to forbid its performance.

Mendelssohn | Violin Concerto in E minor  1/12/2020

Violin Concerto in E minor, Opus 64, one of the most frequently performed of all violin concerti. The work premiered in Leipzig on March 13, 1845 and, although the composer used standard classical structures for the piece, Mendelssohn made adaptations to suit his personal tastes and changing times, which included an almost instant introduction of the solo instrument and a written solo cadenza which, at that time, were typically improvised by the soloist.


This performance features violinist David Kim, who has appeared as a soloist with The Philadelphia Orchestra where he has been Concertmaster since 1999, and teaching/performance residencies and master classes in the US and around the world.


Kenneth Fuchs | Piano Concerto "Spiritualist" 3/8/2020

The complete concerto lasts about 21 minutes and is composed in Fuchs' mature musical style, incorporating hallmarks of the American symphonic school, rigorous counterpoint, and aspects of minimalism. The first movement, Spiritualist, cast in modified sonata-allegro form, is optimistic and playful in spirit. The woodwinds introduce a jocular rhythmic motive emphasizing the intervals of the third and sixth.


This performance features award-winning pianist Jeffrey Biegel. He is considered one of the great pianists of our time, and he has created a multi-faceted career as performer, recording artist, composer and arranger. “He is a splendid musician and a brilliant performer” Leonard Bernstein remarked in 1985, and helped to launch his New York recital debut; he has since been heard in recitals around the U.S. and around the world.


Paul Taffanel | Quintette pour instruments à vent - Allegro con moto 6/12/2021

Amy Beach | Pastorale 6/12/2021

Nino Rota | A Time For Us (From Romeo and Juliet) 6/12/2021

Mozart | Divertimento in D major, K.136-125a, I. Allegro 8/7/2021

Giuseppe Verdi | Selections from La Traviata, I. Prelude 8/7/2021

Giacomo Puccini | Selections from Madame Butterfly 8/7/2021

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