Musical Insights 2024-2025

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. Except for the first program, all programs take place in the Palmer Room at the Plaza Live. The first program will take place in Judson’s Live at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

• Tuesday, November 19, 2024  •  Benjamin Hochman at Judson’s Live  •  Internationally Acclaimed Pianist and Conductor  •  “Classical music doesn’t get any better than this.” – NYTimes
• Monday, January 27, 2025  •  Eric Jacobsen  • The Cello – Not All White Tie and Tails  • Discover the timeless allure of this gorgeous instrument through the words and music of a true virtuoso.
• 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