As announced last Friday, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will be closed for restoration from storm surge for the rest of the calendar year. The closure has affected three Sarasota Orchestra concerts: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - This concert has been cancelled with plans to return to a galaxy far, far away in performances next fall. Masterworks: Going Places - We are happy to announce that the Sarasota Opera House will host our first Masterworks concert of the season, when Giancarlo Guerrero makes his debut as music director designate! Performances will now take place November 7-9, with Thursday and Friday evening performances at 7:30 pm and a Saturday matinee at 2:00 pm. Masterworks: Beethoven's Seventh - The Orchestra's artistic and administrative leadership continue to explore options for an alternate performance venue. We will provide an update to patrons as soon as possible. Read on for additional details about the changes to Masterworks: Going Places and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, including information and options for current ticket holders. New Venue, Dates, and Program for Our Music Director Designate's Inaugural Concert. Masterworks: Going Places has moved to November 7-9 at the Sarasota Opera House. Giancarlo Guerrero leads a program revised for his joyous debut as music director designate on a more intimate stage. Powerhouse violinist Vadim Gluzman performs Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, with two of Dvořák’s best-loved works embracing the stunning showpiece: the "New World" Symphony and Carnival Overture. Tickets to the launch of an inspired artistic future for your Sarasota Orchestra go on sale Monday, October 21! Information for Current Ticket Holders - Masterworks: Going Places. We look forward to seeing you at the Sarasota Opera House for Masterworks: Going Places. Our Box Office team will be in touch with you soon about seating changes. You can also take advantage of free ticket exchanges. Questions may be directed to the Box Office by emailing BoxOffice@SarasotaOrchestra.org or calling 941-953-3434.