Scheherazade
HOUGH FAMILY FOUNDATION MASTERWORKS
HOUGH FAMILY FOUNDATION MASTERWORKS
Scheherazade
With Copland's Appalachian Spring
Karen LeFrak: American Promise
Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade
Program update: Pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason has withdrawn from these concerts due to a minor injury. Copland's Appalachian Spring Suite replaces Florence Price's Piano Concerto. Tickets remain valid. Questions? Contact the Ticket Center at 727.892.3337.
Music Director Michael Francis leads an evening of storytelling in sound, from American landscapes to the legendary tales of One Thousand and One Nights. Copland's Appalachian Spring, written for dancer Martha Graham and winner of the Pulitzer Prize, captures the spirit of the American frontier, with its beloved variations on the Shaker hymn "Simple Gifts." It joins Karen LeFrak's American Promise on a program that builds to Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade, a sweeping adventure in which the storyteller spins tales night after night to stay alive. You can hear her voice in violin solos by Concertmaster Jeffrey Multer.
Scheherazade
HOUGH FAMILY FOUNDATION MASTERWORKS
HOUGH FAMILY FOUNDATION MASTERWORKS
Scheherazade
With Copland's Appalachian Spring
Karen LeFrak: American Promise
Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade
Program update: Pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason has withdrawn from these concerts due to a minor injury. Copland's Appalachian Spring Suite replaces Florence Price's Piano Concerto. Tickets remain valid. Questions? Contact the Ticket Center at 727.892.3337.
Music Director Michael Francis leads an evening of storytelling in sound, from American landscapes to the legendary tales of One Thousand and One Nights. Copland's Appalachian Spring, written for dancer Martha Graham and winner of the Pulitzer Prize, captures the spirit of the American frontier, with its beloved variations on the Shaker hymn "Simple Gifts." It joins Karen LeFrak's American Promise on a program that builds to Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade, a sweeping adventure in which the storyteller spins tales night after night to stay alive. You can hear her voice in violin solos by Concertmaster Jeffrey Multer.
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DateOct 16, 2026
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VenueRuth Eckerd Hall
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Doors Open6:30 PM
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Event Starts7:30 PM
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AvailabilityOn Sale Now
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FAQ
Where can I park? FREE and convenient self-parking is available onsite. Valet parking is available at most events for an additional cost. Drop-off points and ADA parking are available at both entrances for easy access on a first-come, first-served basis. Patrons are welcome to use valet service when available at 50% off by presenting their ADA accessible parking permit. Rideshare drop off and pick up is located between the two building entrances.
Where do I pick up will call tickets? Visit the Raymond James Central Ticket Office at Ruth Eckerd Hall, located outside the Grand Lobby entrance before you enter the security line, up to two hours before showtime.
What are your safety and security policies? All members of your party must have a ticket to enter the venue. All individuals entering the facility are subject to screening including the checking of bags and personal belongings for prohibited items. Re-entry is not permitted. For a complete list of prohibited items visit the A-Z Guide.
What dining and concessions are available? Ruth Eckerd Hall has many dining options both indoors and outdoors in the England Family Music Garden. You can also enjoy a prix-fixed dining experience available for advance purchase. Visit Dining Options for more information.
For more information about accessibility and a complete guide to visiting Ruth Eckerd Hall, visit the A-Z Guide.



