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2026 Schedule of Events
| April 22, 2026 Wednesday | 11:00 AM | Season Celebration & Installation of Board | Venice Yacht club 1330 Tarpon Dr Venice, FL |
| June 3, 2026 Wednesday | 11:30 AM | Summer Salon #1 “SUMMER REVERIE” | Stoneybrook Golf And Country Club Sarasota, FL |
| July 15, 2026 Wednesday | 11:30 AM | Summer Salon #2 “SOUTHBOUND” | Stoneybrook Golf And Country Club Sarasota, FL |
| August 5, 2026 Wednesday | 11:30 AM | Summer Salon #3 “TOUR DE FRANCE!” | Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club Sarasota, FL |
Installation Luncheon: Click on the image below for a full size registration form to print and mail or click on the “Purchase Installation Ticket(s)” button for online purchasing. Reserve your place at the Sarasota Opera Guild Season Celebration!
Summer Salons: The summer salons are back for 2026.
Maestro Jessé Martins, Assistant Conductor of the Sarasota Opera and Youth Opera Music Director will lead a group of talented musicians for the SOG Summer Salon Series.
Registration is now open for the Series which includes a delicious lunch at the Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club, 8801 Stoneybrook Blvd, Sarasota.
Salon dates are
- Wednesday June 3
- Wednesday July 15
- Wednesday August 5.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch is served at noon. Price for each Salon is $60.
June 3 – “SUMMER REVERIE” with Nadine Trudel, principal cellist of the Sarasota Opera Orchestra and pianist Jessé Martins. From the rustic, folk-inspired French charm of Paul Bazelaire to the lush, Romantic lyricism of Amy Beach, the program captures the warmth of a summer afternoon. A heartfelt tribute to the magic that lingers between daylight and dusk!
July 15 – “SOUTHBOUND” – Join pianists Lise Frank and Jessé Martins for a spirited expedition through the heart of South American piano music. From the nostalgic, lyrical sweeping melodies of Guastavino’s Romance del Plata to the high-octane, percussive energy of Ginastera’s Three Argentinean Dances, this program of solos and duets captures the continent’s diverse soul.
Aug 5 – “TOUR DE FRANCE!” with Betsy Hudson Traba and Fernando Traba, principal Flute and principal Bassoon of the Sarasota Orchestra. The journey begins in the heart of France, navigating the elegant Baroque curves of Boismortier, the mythical landscapes of Mouquet, and the quintessential Parisian charm of Grovlez and Bizet. It’s a showcase of the “Gallic style” that has influenced American music for generations. We ultimately cross the Atlantic to celebrate the historic friendship between the two nations – from the gift of the Statue of Liberty to the shared love of a good parody.
Click on the flyer below for a full size form to print and mail.
