Record-setting Crowd Enjoys Sarasota Orchestra at Ed Smith Stadium

The sixth annual Sarasota Orchestra Outdoor Pops concert at Ed Smith Stadium attracted a record-setting crowd of over 6,000 raving fans May 11-12, 2019. Peter Acker/Sarasota Orchestra

"Women Rock" featured the Orchestra and guest vocalists honoring the female singers and songwriters who broke barriers in the pop and rock 'n' roll genres. Baltimore Orioles

A perennial sell-out, the family-friendly Outdoor Pops concert is part of the Orioles' "Arts in the Ballpark" series. Peter Acker/Sarasota Orchestra

Guest conductor William Waldrop led the musicians in a wide range of audience favorites that covered the bases with energetic music to please everyone's palate with songs recorded by Carole King, Holly Knight, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Pat Benatar, Minnie Riperton, and Heart. Peter Acker/Sarasota Orchestra

Sarasota Orchestra staff member Siobhan Rodriguez sang the national anthem, accompanied by the Orchestra. Peter Acker/Sarasota Orchestra

The Voice contestant Katrina Rose performed. Baltimore Orioles

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Cassidy Catanzaro performed. Peter Acker/Sarasota Orchestra

Broadway and jazz vocalist Shayna Steele performed. Baltimore Orioles

The unique ballpark setting added to the excitement. Baltimore Orioles

The Orchestra's musicians enjoy the scene and the lively crowd. Peter Acker/Sarasota Orchestra

The Oriole Bird got into the act during intermission. Baltimore Orioles

The audience filled the stands along the first base line. Peter Acker/Sarasota Orchestra

Sunset arrived with the Orchestra on stage. Peter Acker/Sarasota Orchestra

A dazzling fireworks display capped off each performance. Peter Acker/Sarasota Orchestra