One of the ways by which the Friends raise money for the Orchestra is to host events throughout the year. The events include Galas and Parties, up close and personal gatherings with OPO guest artists, and the Friends Musical Insights Series. Events are open to all and all proceeds benefit the Orchestra.
You can make reservations for Friends’ events in two ways:
- Order and Pay On-line – Click the “Click to RSVP” for the desired event, fill out the form and click on “Submit” to process your payment..
- Order and Pay By Mail – Click on the “Download Order Form” button below, print the resulting PDF file, fill it out and mail it along with your check to the address shown on the printed form. Please note that your order and payment must be received at least 5 days before the event.
Can’t make the Event? Contact our treasurer if you must cancel your attendance to an event. Please note that since guest counts are guaranteed to the caterer 5 days prior to the event, cancellations made 5 days or less prior to the event cannot be refunded.
Upcoming Events
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.
Pass towering oaks and a melodious fountain to join the Friends in Maitland’s Enzian Theater where you will be greeted in their newly-redecorated lobby with your choice of juice, Mimosas or Bloody Marys. Enjoy a sumptuous plated brunch served at your table in the theater, with a private screening of Netflix’s Maestro. The film has been praised as “a love story as unruly, passionate and expansive as the flawed and fascinating people at its center.” (Washington Post) Our guest of honor is Jamie Bernstein, renowned author, broadcaster, and daughter of Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the man behind the music through the twin perspectives of his daughter and a beautifully-crafted film.
Minimum donation $100 per person.
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
Hailed for his “trademark brilliance, penetrating sound and rich character” (The New York Times), renowned clarinetist Anthony McGill is one of classical music’s most recognizable and brilliantly multifaceted figures. This is a rare chance to hear Music America’s 2024 Instrumentalist of the Year perform in the intimate setting of a charming Winter Park home. Catering by Cuisiniers, complimentary valet parking included.
$150 per person.
If you are attending the February 12, 2025 Focus concert ("Viva La Fiesta") in which Mauricio conducts the passionate and seductive melodies of his beloved Latin America, you can enjoy an exclusive trunk showing of Leimomi Pearls in the lobby of the Plaza Live. Gorgeous freshwater pearl jewelry and reversible silk and cashmere scarves in stunning designs will be available for sale, with 30% of all revenues donated to the Friends. Presented at exclusive venues such as the Kennedy Center and Getty Museum and featured in Town & Country Magazine, prices range from $50 to $2,500. You’ll find the perfect gift for your Valentine sweetheart!
You must have a ticket to the concert to enter the lobby. Tickets can be purchased at https://orlandophil.org/event/viva-la-fiesta/
Carl Rendek will abandon the tympani and grab the sticks as his drum set anchors a one-night-only band featuring five OPO musicians playing Classic Rock, Jazz and Folk, including Beatles and Fleetwood Mac favorites. Dancers will reprise the dance crazes of the era, and maybe even throw in a polka! So put on your bell bottoms, love beads and furry vests, and prepare to ROCK OUT in the elegant ambiance of an impressive private home. Catering by 4 Rivers, complimentary valet parking included.
$175 per person.
