May 16, 2026
The Sharon
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Holiday Music Celebration featuring Guest Artists:
Ali Molnar
Marcella Richardson
Norman Lee Schaffer
Sean Stork
Mark Antonio de Villiers
Based in Florida’s friendliest hometown, “The Villages Philharmonic” is a professional Orchestra presenting the highest possible standard for excellence in musical performance since 2003.
Under the musical direction of acclaimed Conductor Pasquale Valerio, the orchestra has grown in stature while enriching and shaping cultural life. The orchestra presents musical masterpieces to nourish the hearts, souls and minds of local music patrons.
Most members live in the Orlando area but we have regular members who come from as far afield as Jacksonville, Tampa, Daytona and St. Petersburg. The Philharmonic gives 13-15 concerts per year and so we don’t provide full time employment for any of the players. Our players are comprised of resident and international artists who collaborate with symphonic and operatic companies at large. Although most orchestra members are not Villagers, there are two professional orchestra members who are Village residents and there are six amateurs who train each Saturday so that they can meet the standards required to play with the Philharmonic.
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Ali Molnar
Award-winning lyric-soprano, Ali Molnar, has been praised for her versatile style, covering various genres from classical to popular music.
Marcella Richardson
Marcella Richardson started her singing career in northern Michigan, Torch Lake area at a family restaurant called Brownwood. She went on to travel with the 10-piece show band that started from Brownwood called TORCH. Along with performing with The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra she studies and competes in ballroom dancing.
Norman Lee Schaffer
Songwriter, entertainer and Pastor of The Garden Worship Center in Belleview, FL. Norman Lee has shared the stage with Kenny Roger, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Lou Rawls and The Temptations just to name a few.
Sean Christopher Stork
Sean Christopher Stork, lyric baritone, has been singing across the state of Florida since graduating from Florida State University in 2007, including regular engagements with Opera Tampa as well as First Coast Opera in St. Augustine, The Florida Lyric Opera in Tampa, and the Villages Philharmonic, Imperial Symphony, and Orlando Philharmonic Orchestras.
Mark Antonio de Villiers
Mark Antonio de Villiers is a seasoned classical tenor with over 20 years of experience captivating audiences with his powerful and emotive performances.