Michael Francis leads The Florida Orchestra at Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 11, 2026. Credit: FloridaOrchestra / Facebook

Many violinist, oboist and bassoonist are familiar with the piece from auditions, but everyone else is getting a glimpse of Mozart’s “Jupiter Symphony” this year, which marks the composer’s 270th birthday.

Mozart’s “Symphony No. 41,” was given its nickname posthumously by German-born, London-based Johann Peter Salomon—aka the man who brought Haydn to London. Mozart’s final symphony, completed in 1788, is famous for a finale that finds five melodies woven together simultaneously.

The Florida Orchestra‘s Musical Director Michael Francis talks to audiences about the details during an interactive talk preceding a performance.

It’s general admission and pay-what-you-want for The Florida Orchestra’s performance of Mozart’s “Jupiter Symphony” happening at Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg on Thursday, March 19.