Visitor Information
Chamber music provides the most intimate, engaging experience in classical music performance. With no more than ten musicians and only one person playing each part, it’s like listening to a group of soloists, each expressing themselves through their part. You don’t need any special knowledge to love chamber music, just a willingness to be open to the expression of the performers.
Venues
Performances are held at the Sarasota Opera House and Riverview Performing Arts Center.
FREE Parking - La Musica provides FREE valet parking at both venues (tipping encouraged). We hope you will use this easy and convenient service.
For the Opera House, public parking is available at the Palm Avenue garage located directly behind the opera house. If you park in this garage, please pay BEFORE returning to your car to save time for you and other patrons. Then when you exit, simply insert your paid ticket into the machine at any of the exits.
Public parking is also available on the second and third floors ONLY of the 2nd Street parking garage, near Whole Foods. This parking garage is within two blocks of the opera house.
Free public parking is available at The Riverview Performing Arts Center.
Accessibility - Both performance venues offer barrier-free access.
Visitor FAQs
Q: When should I arrive?
A: Doors to the auditoriums typically open 30 minutes before the performance unless there is a pre-concert talk. Check the concert listing to see if there is a talk for your particular concert. Arriving early will allow you time to read the program notes and learn about the music you are about to hear.
Q: Will I receive program notes in advance?
A: Program notes are usually emailed to people who have purchased their tickets at least four days before the concert along with a program reminder.
Q: Should I clap during the concert?
A: It’s traditional at classical music concerts not to applaud between movements (that is, each part) of a multi-movement piece, but sometimes a movement will have such a big ending that people will burst into spontaneous applause, which is no big deal.
Q: Can I bring food?
A: Most concerts will have a short intermission (15 to 20 minutes). At the Opera House, there is a bar with drinks and snacks open before the concert and during intermission. Outside food and drink are not allowed in the auditoriums at both Riverview and Opera House.
Q: Is there a dress code?
A: There is no dress code for our concerts. You are as likely to see people in suits and dresses as you are in shorts and Hawaiian shirts, although many people do like to dress up a bit and make it a “night out.”
Q: Can I take photos during the concert?
A: Recording or photography during concerts is not allowed.