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 2008 to the present.
2008-2017 summary
THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA | 2017-2018
© Tampa Bay Times
Music Director Michael Francis