Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic
Our Mission
The Friends is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra of Orlando, Florida by:
- Promoting community awareness and appreciation of the Orchestra through social, cultural and educational events and programs directed towards current as well as the next generation of symphonic music patrons.
- Contributing to the financial strength of the Orchestra.
- Providing volunteer support to the Orchestra’s management and staff.
Next Meetings
General Membership
Board of Directors
Upcoming Events
Thursday, January 23 at 4PM will be the last chance to sign up for Eric Jacobsen's January 27 program.
A National Award-Winning, Four-Part Music Awareness Series Presented by The Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring the Friends’ traditional hospitality, with wine and light bites, in an intimate setting. The first two programs have been presented and the remaining two programs are listed below and will take place in the Palmer Room at the Plaza Live.
- Tuesday, March 4, 2025 • Alejandro Gómez Guillén • Anatomy of a Program • The “art behind the art” honoring tradition while embracing innovation
- Monday, April 14, 2025 • Mark Fischer • The Music of John Williams – Star Wars and Beyond • From the silver screen to a cherished part of our cultural landscape
Join us in the elegant lakefront home of noted Winter Park interior designer Shelley Kolin as we experience the artistic diversity and joyous performances of five of our OPO musicians, complete with back-up band and vocalist. They will unveil their “other” instruments and showcase their own unique musical journey to the philharmonic. Each performance promises to be as exciting and varied as the views of Lake Osceola from the magnificent sweep of rooms in this architectural gem.
Carl Rendek
Mark Fischer
Olga Ferroni
Olga Kolpakova
Mark Goldberg
Rainbows End Band
Catering by Cuisiniers, complimentary valet parking included.
$175 per person.
You're invited to our Pajama Ball
That isn't really a ball at all.
No tux to rent or dress to buy,
No place to go with your gal or guy.
Just a fun way to support the Phil,
It's easy to do and great for the till!
So don't mark your calendar, don't save the date,
And don't worry that traffic might make you late.
No need for a limo, you won’t be chauffeured,
Just help the orchestra, don’t be deterred!
Not attending the ball will put you at ease
To donate online click the button below please.