La Musica celebrates 30 years at Michael's On East

The classical music festival kicked off its 30th anniversary season with a Sonata a Due at Michael's On East with food, drink and a plenty of music.

  • By Nick Reichert
  • | 10:06 a.m. December 8, 2015
  • Arts + Culture
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30 years may seem like 30 seconds in the scope of classical music's immense history. But these past 30 years have been one of musical exploration and success for La Musica, Sarasota's annual chamber and classical music festival. Members and supporters gathered Monday night at Michael's On East to celebrate the opening of the festival's 30th anniversary season. Guests enjoyed drinks, food and quality musical entertainment with a performance by violinist Federico Agostini and pianist Derek Han. 

Martin Spinelli, Lyn Fisher, Terry and Robyn Sullivan
Martin Spinelli, Lyn Fisher, Terry and Robyn Sullivan
Gudrun Graugaard, Joan Hunter, Jorgen Graugaard and Danny Hunter
Gudrun Graugaard, Joan Hunter, Jorgen Graugaard and Danny Hunter
Lyn Kayser, Val Gill, John Cavanaugh and Ellen Cavanaugh and Kay Curtis.
Lyn Kayser, Val Gill, John Cavanaugh and Ellen Cavanaugh and Kay Curtis.
Jeannie Oliver, Robyn Sullivan, Rebecca Tausi, Kutay Tausi, Kay Curtis, Bill Farmer and Ron Oliver.
Jeannie Oliver, Robyn Sullivan, Rebecca Tausi, Kutay Tausi, Kay Curtis, Bill Farmer and Ron Oliver.
Carl and Roberta Benninghoff
Carl and Roberta Benninghoff
Veronica and Edward Hupton
Veronica and Edward Hupton
John and Donna Moffit
John and Donna Moffit
Federico Agostini and Derek Han.
Federico Agostini and Derek Han.
Tim and Carol Woods
Tim and Carol Woods
Sonia Velasco, Michael and Amanda Kulaw
Sonia Velasco, Michael and Amanda Kulaw
Frederick and Terri Derr
Frederick and Terri Derr
Kathy and Jerry Jordan
Kathy and Jerry Jordan
Classical music fans celebrated the opening of La Musica's 30th anniversary season at Michael's On East.
Classical music fans celebrated the opening of La Musica's 30th anniversary season at Michael's On East.

 

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