Holiday Celebration

In December 2026, The Villages Philharmonic will celebrate the music and traditions that make the holiday season such a special time of year. This festive concert will bring people together in the warmth of a family-style celebration, filled with beautiful music, cherished holiday traditions, and the joyful spirit of the season. We are delighted to welcome an extraordinary group of guest artists: sopranos Alexandra Molnar and Marcella Richardson , tenon Mark Antonio de Villiers, Norman Lee Schaffer , and baritone Sean Stork. Together with The Villages Philharmonic, these exceptional artists will create a memorable evening celebrating the warmth, joy, and togetherness of the holiday season.

Based in Florida’s friendliest hometown, “The Villages Philharmonic” is a professional Orchestra presenting the highest possible standard for excellence in musical performance since 2003.

Under the musical direction of acclaimed Conductor Pasquale Valerio, the orchestra has grown in stature while enriching and shaping cultural life. The orchestra presents musical masterpieces to nourish the hearts, souls and minds of local music patrons.

Most members live in the Orlando area but we have regular members who come from as far afield as Jacksonville, Tampa, Daytona and St. Petersburg. The Philharmonic gives 13-15 concerts per year and so we don’t provide full time employment for any of the players. Our players are comprised of resident and international artists who collaborate with symphonic and operatic companies at large. Although most orchestra members are not Villagers, there are two professional orchestra members who are Village residents and there are six amateurs who train each Saturday so that they can meet the standards required to play with the Philharmonic.