Behind the Masterpiece on Florida's Cultural Coast Podcast
Visit Sarasota’s first podcast brings you behind-the-scenes stories from stages and studios across the county. Hear from directors, designers, performers and other artists who choose to call Sarasota County home and bring their talents to life here.


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ensembleNEWSRQ
Get a behind-the-scenes look at ensembleNEWSRQ’s thrilling season finale with Co-Artistic Director Samantha Bennett in this episode of Behind the Masterpiece. Discover how world-class musicians prepare a wildly challenging, virtuosic work with just weeks of practice before taking the stage at Sarasota Opera House on May 12. Samantha shares insider details on the rehearsal process, what makes this piece so electrifying, and how EnsembleNewSRQ is gearing up to celebrate its 10th anniversary season. If you love contemporary classical music, live performance, or the creative process behind musical masterpieces, you won’t want to miss this episode!
Visit ensrq.org to learn more
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