FLORIDA LAKES SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC.
TAVARES, FLORIDA

FLORIDA LAKES SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC., founded in 2005 by international classical concert pianist and composer Guy Saint-Clair along with portrait and wildlife artist Audrey Sanders, is renowned as Lake County's first professional symphony orchestra. The establishment was marked by the recruitment of Michael J. Garasi as principal conductor from 2006 to 2014. Known for its innovative programming that combines flair with beauty, the orchestra has been celebrated across its thirteen seasons and continues to captivate audiences with what newspapers call 'small-town charm, world-class music.' Guy Saint-Clair, notable not only for his contributions as a child prodigy but also for studies under esteemed pianists Yvonne Loriod, Olivier Messiaen, Frieda Valenzi, and Paul Baumgartner, gained Doctorates from France, Germany, and Switzerland. His compositions have been recorded by renowned symphonies in the UK and Europe, with several world premieres featuring performances alongside the London Symphony. Audrey Sanders, the Executive Director since inception, brings a unique perspective to the orchestra's programming due to her background as an international portrait artist, author, music producer, publisher, model, and educator. She holds a master's degree in education and psychology. The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra is officially registered under the status of Florida.Models.Dos.FloridaCompanyStatus, located in Tavares, Lake County, Florida. The company was incorporated on August 28, 2013 (Filed Number: N13000007812) as a DOMNP with its mailing address at 112 First Street, Tavares, FL, 32778, USA. For further information or engagement, the orchestra can be reached via phone at (352) 589-1500 and online through their website: floridalakessymphonyorchestra.com. Key leadership includes Audrey Sanders as President Director of Operations (PD) and Alternate Treasurer (AT), alongside Konstantin Dimitrov serving as Vice-President Secretary & Director. The symphony's last notable event was its reinstatement on September 29, 2020, with the most recent Annual Report filed on April 3, 2024, for the year 2024.