FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Kicks Off 30th Anniversary Season on October 12The first three concerts of the season feature a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner, local favorites performing Russian works, and royal fun with The Queen's Six. SARASOTA, Fla. (September 10, 2025) – Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota pres...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Celebrates 30th Anniversary Season in 2025-2026 The season opens October 12 and offers a diverse range of musical experiences featuring emerging and established artists in classical, jazz, chamber, and genre-defying programs that blend tradition with innovation. SARASOTA, Fla. (June 2, 2025) ...

SARASOTA, Fla. (April 8, 2025) – Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota (ASC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Keren Shani-Lifrak as executive director. Lifrak will begin her duties with ASC on May 1, working alongside Marcy Miller, current executive director, until her retirement on June 30. David Chivas, chairman of the Artist Series Concert...

SARASOTA, Fla. (April 2, 2025) – Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents the final two concerts of its 29th season in May. Scintillating Saxophones featuring the Sinta Quartet takes place on May 4 at First Presbyterian Church. The Beijing Guitar Duo performs on May 8 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. For more information and to purchase tickets, visi...

SARASOTA, Fla. (March 4, 2025) – Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents classical violinist/fiddler Tessa Lark on April 8 at First Congregational United Church of Christ. This Ernie Kretzmer Memorial Concert is preceded by a special reception with Lark at Michael's Wine Cellar. French Connection – rescheduled from October – is April 15 at Firs...

SARASOTA, Fla. (February 4, 2025) – Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents Harp Royalty on March 2 at First Presbyterian Church, Horns of Plenty on March 13 at Sarasota Yacht Club, and Grammy Award winner Catalyst Quartet on March 30 at First Presbyterian Church. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org or c...

SARASOTA, Fla. (January 9, 2025) – Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents Duo Karolina & Iwo on February 6 at Sarasota Yacht Club, Grammy Award winner Imani Winds on February 11 at First Congregational United Church of Christ, and the KP Jazz Trio on February 18 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. For more information and to purchase tickets...

As we reflect on the past year, we are deeply grateful for the support of patrons like you who help us fulfill our mission of presenting acknowledged stars of the next generation. Your contributions allow us to provide these talented young artists with a platform to launch their professional music careers, while also enriching our community through...

 As we reflect on the past year, we are deeply grateful for the support of patrons like you who help us fulfill our mission of presenting acknowledged stars of the next generation. Your contributions allow us to provide these talented young artists with a platform to launch their professional music careers, while also enriching our community t...

Dear Friends, After much thought and consideration, I am writing to let you know that I have decided to retire at the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 2025. This has been a difficult decision. As I look back on my time with Artist Series Concerts, I am deeply grateful for the wonderful memories and relationships I have built. Over the past six ye...