Pictured: SPAF Artist-In-Residence Adrian Anantawan.

The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation is pleased to welcome the return of Adrian Anantawan, acclaimed violinist and disability advocate, as an Artist-In-Residence for the second consecutive year. Anantawan, a renowned violinist born with one hand, will host a series of engagements beginning March 19, including free public concerts and community engagements aimed at celebrating accessibility and the power of music to transcend barriers. "Through Adrian's inspiring performances and advocacy, we witness the universal language of the arts breaking down perceived boundaries and fostering profound connections within our community,” said Tania Castroverde Moskalenko, Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to experiencing the magic of his music and to furthering our mission of making the arts accessible to all." Among the highlights of Anantawan's residency is The Family Interactive Performance, taking place on Saturday, March 23 at the Desoto Library (Arcadia, FL) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This family-friendly bilingual event will offer an engaging musical journey through Anantawan's life, growing up with a disability, featuring violin classics as well as a piece co-composed by the audience live. On March 25, Anantawan will headline Sundays at the Bay as part the Signature Artists of the Bay series, performing works by celebrated composers such as Gershwin, Mozart, and Kreisler. The 6 p.m. performance in Bay Park (Sarasota, FL) will also feature students with disabilities from The Haven and strings students from Booker High School’s Visual Performing Arts Program. Through this collaboration, the concert aims to underscore themes of overcoming adversity and adaptation through the unifying power of music and community. For more information please visit: PerformingArtsFoundation.org.

Pictured: SPAF Artist-In-Residence Adrian Anantawan.