Margot & Friends: Violin Concert

Name: Margot & Friends: Violin Concert
Start: 2026-01-21T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-21T19:30:00-05:00
Location: 1255 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236

Schedule

Wed Jan 21 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1255 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236 | Sarasota, FL

This special program promises a night of classical elegance inspired by the great European musical tradition. The evening will feature a captivating selection of works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johann Strauss II, Franz Lehár, Georges Bizet, Dmitri Shostakovich, Jacob Gade, and Carlos Gardel—brought to life by an exceptional string ensemble in an intimate setting.
✨ Special Guest Appearance ✨
We are honored to welcome Elizabeth Pitcairn as a featured guest artist. She will make a special appearance during the evening, performing on the legendary and authentic 1720 Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius violin, often referred to as the real Red Violin. This rare and extraordinary moment offers audiences the opportunity to hear one of the world’s most celebrated instruments performed live.
Join us for this sophisticated musical experience in a space designed to inspire creativity and artistic connection. A happy hour menu and full cash bar will be available throughout the evening, creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for guests to enjoy before and after the performance.
Musical Guests:
🎻 Elizabeth Pitcairn – Guest Artist, performing on the legendary 1720 Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius (“The Red Violin”)
🎻 Margot Zarzycka – Concert Violinist, Sarasota Orchestra
🎻 Principal musicians from the Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Opera, and Venice Symphony
Seating is limited.
Please reserve your place with a suggested donation of $45 or more.
Your generous support goes directly to the musicians and helps us continue bringing world-class classical music to Sarasota.