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Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra
History of the Symphony
In 2005 the international classical concert pianist/composer Guy Saint-Clair and his wife, portrait/wildlife artist Audrey Sanders came to Lake County from their home in Europe. That same year they established Lake County's first professional symphony orchestra, The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra. In the process of forming and bringing international talent to the orchestra, maestro Michael J. Garasi was recruited as principal conductor from 2006 to 2014.
Our second decade will host a series of guest conductors from around the world. Virtuoso Bulgarian violinist Konstantin Dimitrov continues to anchor the orchestra since 2006 as Concert Master and violin soloist. With the immense stage presence, guiding light and infallible musical sense of the founder, Guy Saint-Clair, piano soloist in many great concerti, and the artistic organizational skills of the co-founder, Audrey Sanders, executive director, the orchestra was established as a formidable force on the cultural scene of Central Florida.
In April of 2010, the orchestra and audience were saddened by the untimely passing of Guy Saint-Clair on the eve of his "Indigo Dreaming" concert. The symphony presented this concert then in his honor with his wife reading the poems and art she dedicated to Guy. The symphony continued in May with the steadfast resilience of its co-founder and the loving remembrance of the musicians.
Now going into its 15th Season, The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra is a professional symphony of immense talent and perseverance. The innovative programming of Guy Saint-Clair and his wife Audrey Sanders has continued to thrill and please the audience of Lake County with tongue in cheek flair and varied but always beautiful music. This is an orchestra of whom the newspapers have proclaimed "small-town charm, world-class music!"
While awaiting the building to officially house the symphony which Guy Saint-Clair and Audrey envision, the orchestra performs this Season in the Epiphany Celebration Anglican Church in Eustis, and at the Family Christian Center in Clermont in order to accommodate the northern and southern parts of a tall county.
Recent News
Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Western Music with New March Concert Performances
Celebrates Western Music with New March Concert Performances The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra is continuing their dynamic new series of extraordinary 2024 concert performances. With about 50 musicians from Lake County and all over the world,…
Read More »Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Burning Love Valentine Music with New February Concert Performances
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra is continuing their dynamic new series of extraordinary 2024 concert performances. With about 50 musicians from Lake County and all over the world, their musical talents are brought right here to you each year. …
Read More »The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra News: Celebrates The Passions of Music with New Concert Performances
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra is ready to launch into 2024 with a series of extraordinary concert performances. With about 50 musicians from Lake County and all over the world, their musical talents are brought right here to you each year. …
Read More »Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra Celebrates The Joys of Christmas with New Holiday Concert Performances
Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra is the professional symphony orchestra of Lake County composed of about 50 musicians from all over the world. December 21 & 22 Concerts: Under the baton of conductor, Michael J. Garasi, the Florida Lakes…
Read More »Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra Preview Celebrating Fall with New 2023 and 2024 Concert Performances
Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra is the professional symphony orchestra of Lake County composed of 40 to 60 musicians from all over the world. The FLSO was established in 2005 by European composer and pianist, Guy Saint-Clair and his wife, portrait…
Read More »18th Annual Springs Into Serendipity with April Concerts
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present their 18th season finale with two Spring Serendipity Concerts in Central Florida. These lively April concerts will be presented by talented professional symphony musicians from around the world.…
Read More »Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra - Celebrate Sunshine and Shamrocks with March Concerts
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will soon present their March Shamrocks & Sunshine Concert on March 9 & 10 here in Central Florida. Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra always brings Lake County a treasure of talent and culture in the many…
Read More »New Year Concerts! By Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will soon present their annual New Year Concerts featuring "Dazzling Dances" with special guest conductor Paul Hostetter. January Concert Performances: These two new concerts will begin with the flashing…
Read More »Christmas and Hanukkah Holiday Concert! By Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra
“Christmas & Hanukkah Concert”, with special guest conductor Carl Topilow of the Cleveland Pops. Holiday Concert: World-renown Konstantin Dimitrov will be performing. This special holiday concert will also feature Nishaa Johnson and…
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