Sarasota Orchestra
Natasha Maiden is an accomplished violinist with extensive experience in various orchestras and music organizations. Currently serving as a violinist for Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Opera, and Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra since 2013, 2009, and 2008, respectively, Natasha has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to music. Additional experience includes working as a figure model at Ringling College of Art and Design since 2008 and previous performances with Venice Symphony from 2008 to 2012 and the National Concert Orchestra of Belarus from 1996 to 2006. Natasha's educational background includes a degree in Music from The Belarusian State Academy of Music (1992-1997) and studies at Kaliningrad Music College (1987-1991).
Sarasota Orchestra
For over 70 years, the Sarasota Orchestra has been entertaining music lovers from around the region, and visitors from around the world. The 80-member Orchestra performs more than 100 classical, pops and family concerts each year, and thrives as the oldest continuing orchestra in the state of Florida. In 2008 the organization unveiled a new name and logo with a package that offers new series, new concerts and a whole new way to experience live music, along with the timeless classics. An arts leader in the community, the Sarasota Orchestra has a dual mission dedicated to exquisite performance and first-class musical education. The Sarasota Orchestra's acclaimed music education program includes the 60-year-old Youth Orchestra, which features five ensembles – the most advanced of which, The Youth Philharmonic, made its Carnegie Hall debut in 2008. The Sarasota Orchestra also offers music lessons for students of all ages and abilities, sponsors multiple community outreach programs and is the parent program of the Sarasota Music Festival.