The Venice Symphony: World-Class Music Right in Our Backyard

In this episode, Jeffery Kin sits down with Troy Quinn, Music Director of the Venice Symphony, to uncover how music transcends boundaries and connects people. They discuss how engaging audiences—whether through innovative performances like Gustavo Dudamel's or breaking classical music's traditional formalities—creates an accessible and transformative experience. The conversation dives into upcoming Venice Symphony events, including a spectacular holiday concert series featuring Grammy and Tony-nominated singer Liz Callaway and other captivating performances like electric violin solos and the Key Chorale. Join us for this enriching discussion celebrating the arts, community, and the magic of live performance! Timestamps: (00:00) Introducing Troy Quinn, Music Director, Venice Symphony  (03:30) When Troy started music and his mentors (06:55) Performer, conductor, and musician (11:30) Connection between mainstream media and classical music (17:00) Connecting with the audience as the conductor (21:30) Holiday concerts at Venice Symphony For more information and to listen to all the episodes, go to visitsarasota.com