Sanibel Music Festival greatly anticipates the 37th season in March 2024. We begin the season with the return of two Festival favorites who earned rave reviews in our 2020 season. On March 5, it’s Manhattan Chamber Players, the New York-based collective known for their contagious joy of performance, followed on March 9 by National Chopin Piano Competition Winner Avery Gagliano, whose all-Chopin concert in 2020 earned a standing ovation and multiple curtain calls.

The season continues featuring globally praised performers, including the popular Boston Trio featuring violinist Irina Muresanu on March 12, followed by one of the most sought-after performing young ensembles today, the Viano String Quartet on March 16.

On March 19, we are delighted to feature preeminent chamber musicians David Finckel and Wu Han, cello and piano, directors of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, followed by the Opera Theater of Connecticut, back by popular demand on March 23 for the 37th time, singing the hits of Gilbert and Sullivan.

Our long-time venue in Sanibel is still undergoing repairs from Hurricane Ian so we are being warmly welcomed once again by our hosts at Peace Lutheran Church, 15840 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, which is just a few miles north of the Sanibel Causeway. Peace Lutheran offers easy and accessible parking, expansive seating in the sanctuary and superb acoustics.

Thank you in advance for considering donating from one of the levels listed here besides your ticket purchase. We invite you to consider joining our new Encore Club with the opportunity to meet the artists at receptions following the concerts. We have a dedicated board of directors and a growing cadre of volunteers for which we are grateful.Thank you in advance for considering donating from one of the levels listed here besides your ticket purchase. We invite you to consider joining our new Encore Club with the opportunity to meet the artists at receptions following the concerts. We have a dedicated board of directors and a growing cadre of volunteers for which we are grateful.

We strive to keep ticket prices reasonable, but to do so we depend on the generosity of our patrons as only 40% of our expenses are covered by ticket sales. Donations may be made on our website or mailed to SMF, P.O. Box 1623, Sanibel, FL 33957.

Thank you for generously supporting internationally acclaimed chamber music presented by

Sanibel Music Festival

Cordially yours,

Deborah Larson – Co-President
Shirley Witte – Co-President