St. Pete is about to experience a musical performance like it’s never seen before. The Florida Orchestra is hosting Steve Hackman’s Tchaikovsky x Drake for one night only this Thursday, November 2 at 8 pm in The Mahaffey Theater.

The fusion concert is a merging of musical giants, two romanticist composers born a century apart, combining the classical works of Tchaikovsky with Drake modern-day hits for a musical experience unlike anything the city has experienced before. To bring the epic crossover to life, 22 songs by hip-hop artist Drake are woven into Tchaikovsky’s epic Fifth Symphony in every way imaginable. 

In addition to the famed Florida Orchestra, three spectacular vocalists and one rapper will take the stage to complete the moving and emphatic performance. Vocalists India Carney, Malia Civetz, and Mario Jose are joined by rapper Jecorey Arthur. Complementing the orchestra and ensemble are special performances on bass by Nick Clark and on the drums by Chaun Horton.

Tickets start at $20 to see the genre-bending show, which will take place without intermission, a high-energy and moving tour through Drake’s hits and Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece. Through midnight on Wednesday, attendees can use the code DRAKE50 for 50% off select tickets online. It should be noted that Drake will not be in attendance, though he is also welcome to take advantage of the 50% off flash sale should he get wind of the deal.

The Florida Orchestra is Tampa Bay’s premier performance group

The Florida Orchestra performs nearly 100 concerts annually in the Tampa Bay Area, including their popular annual series, Pops in the Park. The award-winning group traces its roots back nearly 100 years to individual orchestras, and its future was secured when the Tampa Philharmonic and the St. Petersburg Symphony merged in 1966 to create what is now known as The Florida Orchestra.

While their accolades and awards run deep, we’ll admit that one of our favorites – and the one celebrated the world over – was their performance alongside Whitney Houston in her iconic rendition of the National Anthem at Super Bowl XXV. It was the first time an orchestra had performed at a Super Bowl, and to this day it remains the most celebrated anthem performance in the game’s history.

Suffice to say, The Florida Orchestra is highly experienced with classic composers and modern pop stars alike, making them the perfect group to bring this fusion of Tchaikovsky and Drake to life.

Tickets for Tchaikovsky x Drake can be secured here. The show takes place Thursday, November 2 at 8 pm at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater.