John Gennaro Devlin

Conductor, Performer

A conductor leading pops concerts celebrating classic rock hits with orchestra.

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In short

John Gennaro Devlin is a conductor appearing with the Sarasota Orchestra in April 2027 leading "Rock Legends of the '60s & '70s." Based on this appearance, he works in the pops and crossover conducting field, bringing symphonic arrangements to popular rock repertoire for orchestra audiences.

What to listen for

These "Rock Legends" concerts typically feature orchestral arrangements of well-known rock songs from the 1960s and 1970s, often with guest vocalists or a rock band joined by the full orchestra. Listeners can expect a program built around recognizable hits from that era, reimagined with string sections, brass, and woodwinds layered under or around the original melodies and rhythms. A conductor leading this kind of show typically shapes the balance between the orchestra and any amplified performers, keeping the energy of the original songs while letting the orchestral arrangement add new color, whether that means swelling strings under a guitar solo or horns punctuating a chorus. Expect a lively, audience-friendly evening rather than a strict classical program, aimed at listeners who enjoy hearing familiar songs given a fuller, symphonic treatment.

Written by OrchestraFinder, reviewed September 2026.