Frisson Ensemble. PROVIDED

Two internationally-acclaimed concerts will kick off the Fort Myers Community Concert Association’s 75th season in January, including a rare performance by the Czech National Philharmonic Orchestra.

“We have two outstanding performances for us to begin the season, followed by three more in February and March. We are so happy to offer a full slate of concerts for our 2025 season,” said Community Concert Association President Mary Lee Mann.

First up is the Czech National Philharmonic Orchestra on Jan. 14. Established in 1908, the orchestra is embarking on its first U.S. tour ever in 2025. The orchestra has an extensive and varied repertoire, from the great composers of the 19th and 20th centuries to contemporary and classic Czech music and more than 250 new compositions.

The chamber music group Frisson Ensemble is slated to appear on Jan. 28. Frisson features classical music’s best and brightest stars and has emerged as one of the most popular chamber music groups in America, showcasing young artists as well as seasoned professionals. Members have performed at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Frisson has been called “the classical group that does it all.”

Tickets are now on sale for each performance at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on the Florida SouthWestern State College campus in Fort Myers. Prices are $55 for orchestra and mezzanine seats, $35 for lower balcony seats and $25 for upper balcony seats. Tickets may be purchased at the Barbara B. Mann Hall box office at 239-481-4849 or visit bbmannpah.com.

Czech National Philharmonic Orchestra. PROVIDED

Both performances are at 7:30 p.m. at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall.

The Fort Myers Community Concert Association, now in its 75th concert season, is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization founded by the legendary Barbara B. Mann in 1949 to bring world-class entertainment to Southwest Florida at affordable prices. The association consists of more than 1,200 members, underwriters and sponsors. Performers brought to Fort Myers in the past by the association include The Israel Ballet, The Boston Brass, Violin Virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, Cleveland Orchestra, Vienna Boys Choir, Pianist Andre Watts, Violinist Joshua Bell with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and many others.

For information about the Community Concert Association, visit fortmyerscommunityconcerts.org.