August 7, 2020
A beautiful, fully-staged production, co-produced by the Gulf Coast Symphony and Gulfshore Opera. Madama Butterfly tells the heartbreaking story of an innocent young geisha who gives up everything to be with an American Naval officer. Filled with Puccini’s most expansive melodies, Madama Butterfly is at the top of a very short list of most performed and best loved operas of all time.
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The Gulf Coast Symphony’s Principal Bassist Doni Landefeld Finds a Groove in Florida While other kids were making a few bucks delivering newspapers or babysitting, the Gulf Coast Symphony’s Principal Double Bassist Doni Landefeld was performing as a high schooler in a professional orchestra and doing paid gigs around town. And today, besides laying down a …
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As part of our continuing commitment to Creating Community Through Music, we’re bringing our concerts to you through our Symphony At Home series! This weekend we’re pleased to bring you excerpts from our Give My Regards to Broadway performance from summer 2019! About the Show Mark Sanders and Carolann Sanita join the Gulf Coast Symphony for a delightful program of Broadway …
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This dynamic sister duo proves they’re one singular sensation, singing showstoppers from “West Side Story,” “Chicago,” “Funny Girl,” “Cats,” “Carousel,” “Wicked” and more. The return of singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger and actress, Ann Hampton Callaway, and Tony nominee and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer and recording artist, Liz Callaway.
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While doctors, dentists and former professional musicians are pillars of community orchestras such as the Gulf Coast Symphony, music teachers are well represented among the stalwarts.
Mary Anne Farese is the GCS’s principal second violin, and she spent 39 years paying forward her musical training and talent to students ranging from primary school through university.
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