Moments to Decades: TFO Timeline
Five decades ago on a boat in the
middle of Tampa Bay, the St. Petersburg
Symphony and the Tampa Philharmonic
came together in a “marriage”
ceremony. Incorporated in 1967, the
orchestra first performed in 1968. Now
The Florida Orchestra has grown into
the premier – and largest – professional
orchestra in the state. It is still the
only performing arts organization
that bridges the entire bay area, with
concerts in Tampa, St. Petersburg and
Clearwater.
This season our five program books will
highlight the orchestra’s rich history
in Tampa Bay; each book covers 10
seasons. This book highlights 1988-97.
1988-97 summary
Center (now Morsani Hall at Straz Center)
THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA | 2017-2018
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