Aviva presents Hot Club SRQ Hot Club SRQ is one of the Southeast’s premier Gypsy Jazz ensembles, praised as “swinging, versatile, and refined.” Inspired by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, the trio blends Jazz Manouche and acoustic string swing with irresistible energy and charm. Led by Keven Aland (violin/vocals) with Jon McLaughlin (guitar) and Glenn Stevenson […]
Aviva presents Tom Purviance Thomas Purviance has been a leading presence in Sarasota’s music scene since 2015. He has performed with organizations including the Steinway Society of Sarasota, MusicaViva, and the Pops Orchestra of Sarasota and Bradenton, where he appeared as soloist in Rhapsody in Blue. Acclaimed for his interpretations of Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff, his […]
Aviva presents Jonathan Godfrey Jonathan Godfrey is a sought-after guitarist and composer in the Tampa Bay region, praised as “invitingly poetic” and a staple of South Florida’s music scene. He has performed in more than 100 concerts with The Florida Orchestra and appeared with ensembles including the Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Opera, and St. Pete Baroque, sharing […]
Aviva presents Sampa Jazz Quartet Sampa Jazz Quartet is a dynamic ensemble dedicated to exceptional musicianship and the joy of live jazz. Their repertoire spans bebop, American jazz standards, blues, and a rich selection of Brazilian jazz, reflecting both virtuosity and deep stylistic roots. The group has performed throughout Sarasota and the surrounding area, earning appreciation […]
Aviva presents Natalia Van Genderen & Serenna Jones Natalia Van Genderen is an internationally trained concert pianist whose career spans solo performance, collaboration, and education. A graduate of the Nizhny Novgorod Conservatory in Russia, she has held prominent roles with the Yaroslavl Philharmonic and has performed at renowned venues, including the Bolshoi Theatre and the […]
Aviva presents Trio NOVO Trio NOVO is a Sarasota-based chamber ensemble dedicated to vibrant, engaging performances that honor tradition while embracing fresh perspectives. Pianist Lise Frank, violinist Carlann Evans, and cellist Michael Amos bring together deep musical training and wide-ranging experience, guided by esteemed mentors including Rebecca Penneys and Scott Kluksdahl. Their thoughtfully curated programs reflect […]
Aviva presents Claudio Jaffé. Claudio Jaffé began his solo career at age eleven with an orchestral debut in his native Brazil and has since performed in major musical centers worldwide, including New York, London, Tokyo, and Buenos Aires. Praised by The New York Times as “an elegant and accomplished artist,” he is principal cellist of […]
