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Best Concerts This Winter

in Sarasota

Yo-Yo Ma at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Yo-Yo Ma

Needing almost no introduction, multiple Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma is unarguably one of classical music's biggest star. The virtuoso performs all over the world to sold-out houses and remains one of the best-selling recording artists in the classical field. His versatility, energy, and pure love of creating and performing exquisite music make him a favorite for audiences of all ages.

Salute To Vienna at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Salute To Vienna

Waltz into the golden era of Viennese music with Salute to Vienna, a celebrated classical concert tour that began with Attila and Marion Glatz's iconic 2013 Wiener Konzerthaus performance. Inspired by the Viennese tradition of the Neujahrzkonzert, the sonic New Year's Eve celebration welcomes in the new year in the most spectacular fashion, bringing together talented singers, orchestra members, and ballroom and ballet dancers.

Dave Koz Christmas Tour at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Dave Koz Christmas Tour

Celebrate Christmas in style with smooth jazz aficionado Dave Koz! Although he's Jewish, Koz loves the festive season and all the trimmings that come with it, so much so that he released a Yuletide album entitled "The 25th Of December" in 2014. The classy compilation features contemporary covers of classics and carols like The First Noel and Let It, Snow!

Cirque Musica at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Cirque Musica

Catch the elegant marvels displayed by the stunning Cirque Musica. Backed full symphony orchestra, expect to hear your favorite holiday hits alongside the breathtaking magic of cirque! This festive season sees Cirque Musica back on the road with their Holiday Spectacular, a concert experience filled to the brim with festive fun and entertainment for all the family to enjoy.

Straight No Chaser at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Straight No Chaser

10-man acapella group Straight No Chaser, who found fame on Youtube after forming at Indiana University, continually dazzle audiences with their renditions of pop classic and modern chart hits with highlights "Let It Go", and Pharrell Williams' "Happy" catapulting the group to mainstream success. This fall, they're back on the road again, celebrating the holiday season on the Top Shelf tour!

Top of the World - A Carpenters Christmas Show at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Top of the World - A Carpenters Christmas Show

The Carpenters were a duo who many warmly associated with the festive season, with their TV Christmas specials a prime feature of the holidays in homes across the country, not to mention their much loved holiday albums released both before and after the tragic early passing of Karen Carpenter. The world's premiere Carpenters tribute group, Top Of The World, bring back their signature holiday cheer with a special concert of these hits and more!

Yacht Rock Revue at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Yacht Rock Revue

The kings of '70s tribute are hitting the road as they bring you an authentic throwback to the era, right down to the bell-bottom jeans. Performing hits from the likes of Hall & Oates, Kenny Loggins and Steely Dan Yacht Rock Revue are a lot more than just tribute band. Blurring the lines between an original act, tribute band and comedic troupe, Yacht Rock Revue bring you a unique experience that you'll never forget.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Get ready to rock the house down as the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band hits the road in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the album 'Trouble Is...25' - featuring Blues, Rock and of course guitars! There are few guitarists around who would dare stand toe to toe with Kenny Wayne Shepherd. A musical prodigy, the Louisiana native released his first record Led-better Heights at the tender age of 18. It was a runaway success, with Shepherd's exceptional playing elevating the rather standard blues fare contained within.

The Four Phantoms at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

The Four Phantoms

Join four talented voices from Broadway and beyond in this joyful celebration of the composers and performers who have made the spectacle of The Great White Way into a truly American artform. Join this quartet of talented performers as they bring you the music of the night the only way they know how, Phantom style!

Burton Cummings at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Burton Cummings

With a resume bursting with achievement, Burton Cummings is one of Canada's most beloved sons. His long and illustrious career saw heady rock-stardom with The Guess Who, who became the first Canadian band to reach the Billboard #1 and sold millions across the nation. As a solo artist, he's continued to evolve and create his rock and bluesy tunes, including 'Stand Tall' and 'My Own Way to Race'.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Now celebrating over 50 years since forming in 1966, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band have existed in various incarnations; from their early days as a large ensemble to the critically acclaimed folk and country rock group that they are today. Despite their heyday existing in the late Eighties where they charted three number one singles, their popularity has seen a resurgence with their continuing dedication to touring and recording new material.

Chris Botti at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Chris Botti

The world's top-selling instrumental artist Chris Botti has charm and talent in spades; the Italian American contemporary jazz trumpeter breathes new life into a range of different genres from American songbook standards to bebop classics by the likes of Miles Davis. Botti is not only a highly skilled musician but a consummate entertainer, with a gleam in his eye his onstage banter calls to mind the performers of jazz's golden age.

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