Orchidarium and Restaurant, Marie Selby Gardens, Sarasota, FL

Date of Sketch: July 31, 2008

As the second work on the program, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 25 in C became one example of new, densely rich, intricate, and grand works which characterized the twelve piano concertos of his late twenties. They became as expressive as his symphonies, and hearing this one inspired this sketch.  The interwoven structure of concrete, steel and glass is half open and half enclosed as it mimics the tree canopy which serves as an aerial display for exotic orchids and bromeliads.  The restaurant accompanies diners on the first and second levels of the building.