March Classical Concert

The Soul of Music: Beethoven. The Villages Philharmonic will celebrate the soul of music through the monumental genius of Ludwig van Beethoven, presenting two of his most extraordinary and enduring masterpieces. The program will feature Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1, performed by our distinguished international guest pianist and soloist Luigi Borzillo. The evening will culminate with Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 9, performed for soloists, chorus, and orchestra, featuring extraordinary guest vocalists from Opera Orlando and the Opera Orlando Chorus. This powerful concert will celebrate Beethoven’s timeless musical language, a journey from the brilliance and elegance of his piano concerto to the profound human spirit expressed in his Ninth Symphony.

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.