How does the Festival of Orchestras attract world famous symphony orchestras to Orlando?
It isn’t just us; it’s Florida. Florida is the fourth most populous state, so we’re a very large and attractive market for anyone selling anything. But our state also has a relatively older population, which is ideal for symphonic music. And finally, many Florida residents have moved here from the home cities of the symphony orchestras that visit us; many of these people look forward to a chance to see their hometown orchestra perform here. The Festival of Orchestras in particular has become a very popular series venue for visiting orchestras from around the world, for several reasons. First, we are close to Disney World, Universal and a multiplicity of other recreational venues, so a performance in Orlando represents a bonus vacation opportunity. Second, Orlando is an excellent central location for “run-outs” by bus to Tampa, Clearwater, Sarasota, Melbourne, and Daytona Beach, which can save the stress and inconvenience of nightly hotel room changes. Third, while many sponsor-presente
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