Sarasota Orchestra brings music to Michael's On East with classical dinner

The first of the classical dinner series was held Jan. 21.

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 11:15 p.m. January 21, 2021
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The Sarasota Orchestra presented its first classical dinner of the season in the Michael's On East atrium on Jan. 21. 

About 30 guests gathered for the socially distanced "A Little Night Music" dinner and concert. Orchestra instrumentalists Jennifer Best Takeda, Samantha Bennett, Daniel Urbanowicz and Natalie Helm played beloved chamber music that ranged from Mozart’s "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" to Borodin’s "Nocturne" to guests who were seated in groups of two. 

The night concluded with guests enjoying dinner in the outdoor atrium.

Linda Robinson and Father Fred Robinson
Linda Robinson and Father Fred Robinson
Around 30 guests wore masks and enjoyed a half-hour performance.
Around 30 guests wore masks and enjoyed a half-hour performance.
Jennifer Takeda played violin.
Jennifer Takeda played violin.
Hosts Caroline and Tim Ryan
Hosts Caroline and Tim Ryan
Sarasota Orchestra CEO Joe McKenna and Nicole Eibe
Sarasota Orchestra CEO Joe McKenna and Nicole Eibe
Guests had dinner at spaced-apart tables at the Michael's On East atrium.
Guests had dinner at spaced-apart tables at the Michael's On East atrium.
Daniel Urbanowicz played viola.
Daniel Urbanowicz played viola.
Pat and John Ridlon
Pat and John Ridlon
Natalie Helm played cello.
Natalie Helm played cello.
Cindy Wilson and Bruce Lehman
Cindy Wilson and Bruce Lehman
Samantha Bennett played violin.
Samantha Bennett played violin.
Michael's On East's Tracey McCammack served drinks to guests.
Michael's On East's Tracey McCammack served drinks to guests.
Deborah Hamm and Tracy Harbilas
Deborah Hamm and Tracy Harbilas
Beverly Fisher and Susan Brennan
Beverly Fisher and Susan Brennan

 

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