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Generally, you won’t find the Tampa Bay Symphony—entirely composed of classical-loving volunteers—performing behind Josh Groban, or going through the score of one of the “Harry Potter” films.

Nonetheless, the hidden gem of an ensemble already has its 2023-24 season planned out, and will end its current one with a bang on Tuesday, May 2 at St. Pete’s Palladium Theater.

Under the baton of Maestro Mark Sforzini—some contest-winning literature (“Defiant Overture” by Austin Ali, and “Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Major, Op. 102” from Elisabeth Thomashoff)—will open the evening at Hough Hall, followed by Tchaikovsky’s 6th—and final—symphony.

Josh Bradley is Creative Loafing Tampa's resident live music freak. He started freelancing with the paper in 2020 at the age of 18, and has since covered, announced, and previewed numerous live shows in...