Sarasota Concert Association presents free lunchtime concerts

Since 1938, the Sarasota Concert Association (SCA) has brought the world’s finest classical musicians to Sarasota with its Great Performers Series. In addition to that series, the organization offers a free Music Matinee Series. This long-running community outreach program features accomplished regional musicians who perform an array of musical styles including, this year, both classical and jazz. The series is coordinated by Gail Berenson and Mike Brooks, both SCA board members, who view this as an important forum to showcase outstanding regional artists.

Says Brooks, “Our region is blessed with an abundance of exciting musicians—some of them already seasoned performers, others showing great promise in the earlier stages of their careers—and I’m proud that our organization provides such an excellent vehicle for showcasing their talents.”

The 2019-2020 Music Matinees noontime concert season features Francisca Mendoza, violin, and Aza Torshkoeva, piano (December 11); Russell Andrade, tenor, and Lee Dougherty Ross, piano (January 22); Harry Miedema and The Blue Heron Sextet (February 11); Sarasota Opera Studio Artists (March 18); and Angela Galestro, flute, and Jonathan Smith, guitar (April 15).

All Music Matinees performances are free and at noon at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Seating is open; no reservations accepted.