This performance is sponsored in part by
Dr. Jacob Goldberger & Margarita Galmarini and
David & Beverly Clinkenbeard
The Gulf Coast Symphony celebrates its 25thanniversary season with the world-renowned Shelley Berg Trio, bringing his Grammy-winning artistry to a program of Gershwin classics, including Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris, Girl Crazy, Porgy & Bess and more. Jazz Vocalist Kate Reid joins the Berg Trio for a selection of delightful Gershwin melodies.
Special Pre-Concert Dinner Option!
Join us for a buffet dinner, A Taste of the Mediterranean, at 5:00pm catered by Nick & Stella’s. Held in Building J, Room 117, just steps from the lobby of the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, the dinner includes meal, wine/coffee/tea and dessert. Seating is limited to 100 people! This is a separately ticketed event, but you must have a ticket for the concert to participate. $35 per person (includes fee).
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Composers
George Gershwin
Born on September 26, 1898, in Brooklyn, New York, George Gershwin dropped out of school and began playing piano professionally at age 15. Within a few years, he was one of the most sought after musicians in America. A composer of jazz, opera and popular songs for stage and screen, many of his works are now standards.
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