The Florida Philarmonic

Charlotte County’s Only Professional Orchestra

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New season coming soon!

Information about the upcoming season will be posted soon on our website and social media accounts. Stay tuned!

Sunday, March 16, 2025 - 3:30 p.m.

Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda

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Join us as we say farewell to The Florida Philharmonic's inaugural season as we look forward to a brilliant future.

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This concert is sponsored through a generous gift from Rudy and Rose Hergenhan-Askew

About The Florida Philharmonic

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Our Vision

The Florida Philharmonic will build an organization that reflects the place we call home, establishing a world-class orchestra that is committed to the highest level of artistic and organizational quality.

our mission

Our Mission

We offer audiences the wonder of live music and transformative learning experiences that develop an understanding and passion for the arts.

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Diversity

Our music is for everyone, and so is our workplace. When all employees are respected and included, their dedication and innovation will serve to connect us closer to the communities we proudly serve. We celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion.

Meet Richard Stoelzel
Conductor

Richard Stoelzel is a distinguished musician with a diverse, accomplished career as both a trumpeter and conductor. In addition to serving as the Artistic and Music Director of The Florida Philharmonic, Maestro Stoelzel has most recently conducted the Syracuse Orchestra in New York.

Meet Ming Gao
Concertmaster

Ming Gao is the Concertmaster of The Florida Philharmonic and Associate Concertmaster of the Naples Philharmonic, with past concertmaster positions in the Nanjing Experimental Orchestra and Eastman Philharmonia, assistant concertmaster positions in Youngstown, Harrisburg symphonies, acting associate concertmaster of Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, and 1st violinist of the Pittsburgh Opera and Ballet Orchestra. He has participated in music festivals across the U.S., Germany, and China. Ming also teaches as an adjunct violin professor at Florida Gulf Coast University and has performed as a soloist with orchestras such as the Naples Philharmonic, Punta Gorda Symphony, Nanjing Experimental Orchestra, and Jiang Su Provincial Symphony Orchestra.

Gulfshore Opera

Gulfshore Opera's collaboration with the Florida Philharmonic, under the artistic direction of Richard Stoelzel, marks an exciting new chapter for both organizations. Together, they will bring Dvořák’s Rusalka to life and transport audiences to a world of mystery, romance, and haunting beauty. Gulfshore Opera will tour Rusalka, in the tri-county region, accompanied by Florida Philharmonic under the baton of Alexandra Enyart. This fully staged chamber opera will be presented at Burnt Store Presbyterian March 29th, 2025 in Punta Gorda. Click here to learn more.

Benefits for our community

Check out our concert series and the outreach programs of The Florida Philharmonic

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Community Engagement

Community Engagement is at the heart of our commitment to ensure that classical music is an integral part of the lives of all generations.

Great Music

We provide the very best in classical music with exciting and diverse programming performed by gifted musicians.

Fiscal Responsibility

We focus on the integrity of our organization and commit to and represent a strong fiscal responsibility.

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