The Ocala Symphony Orchestra (OSO) will kick off its 2023-2024 season this weekend with two performances of “Mahler and the Breath of Life.”
The opening weekend concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 22 at the Reilly Arts Center, which is located at 500 NE 9th Street in Ocala.
According to OSO, the first subscription concert of the season will feature the world premiere of Florida composer Paul Richards’ piece, Breath of Life, featuring acclaimed baritone soloist Anthony Offerle.
The concert will then culminate with Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1. OSO states that Music Director and Conductor Matthew Wardell will “transport listeners to a world of pure emotion, dynamic soundscapes, and astounding triumph.”
Tickets are still available and range from $15 to $40. Student tickets are also available for a discounted price of $10.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit the Reilly Arts Center’s Opening Night of the Symphony webpage.