PROGRAM
Nathaniel Efthimiou Conductor
The Florida Ballet
Jacksonville Dance Theatre
The Florida Ballet and Jacksonville Dance Theatre return to Jacoby Symphony Hall for this highly anticipated annual collaboration with the Jacksonville Symphony. This dynamic program seamlessly blends the elegance of ballet with the energy of modern dance, creating a breathtaking fusion that will captivate and thrill. It’s a celebration of movement, music and artistry that you won’t want to miss.
Commencing with a lively cocktail hour in the lobby and engaging introductions by the conductor, this series guarantees thrilling experiences, all within 60 minutes, for newcomers and aficionados alike.
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FEATURED ARTISTS
Nathaniel Efthimiou Associate Conductor & JSYO Music Director, Winston Family Endowed Chair
Nathaniel Efthimiou is the Associate Conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony and Music Director of Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras. He previously served as Assistant Conductor of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Assistant Professor of Music at Berklee College of Music...continue reading
The Florida Ballet
The Florida Ballet was founded in 1978 by Laurie Picinich-Byrd and Michael Byrd as a presenting organization with the goal of becoming Northeast Florida’s professional ballet company. The Florida Ballet’s professional Company, under the direction of Roberto Forleo, presents a season of performances featuring a mixture of classics, contemporary works and world premieres from well-known masters of ballet to internationally acclaimed choreographers...continue reading
Jacksonville Dance Theatre
Founded in 2012 Jacksonville Dance Theatre is a contemporary modern dance company dedicated to creating and promoting excellence in the field of professional dance locally, nationally, and internationally. JDT is committed to creative innovation and exchange through collaborative, multidisciplinary choreographic projects, performance, movement intervention outreach, and dance education...continue reading
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Symphony in 60 is made possible with support from
