Sarasota Opera awards top singers during Salute to the Stars luncheon

The Sarasota Opera held the annual award luncheon March 23 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 2:48 p.m. March 23, 2018
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Members and supporters of the Sarasota Opera gathered March 23 for Salute to the Stars at the Sarasota Yacht Club to celebrate the accomplishments of eleven opera members. 

The artists who receive awards use their winning funds for career development opportunities. This year's recipients were Stephen Martin, Andrew Surrena, Samuel Schlievert, Sean Christensen, Caitlin Crabill, Paul Grosvenor, Steve Grair, Brenda Tamm, Lane Hubbard, Nicolò Sbuelz and John Kun Park.

The Sarasota Opera concludes its 59th season March 25. 

Andrew Surrena, Sean Christensen, Stephen Martin, Caitlin Crabill, Nicolò Sbuelz, Samuel Schlievert, John Kun Park and Brenda Tamm.
Andrew Surrena, Sean Christensen, Stephen Martin, Caitlin Crabill, Nicolò Sbuelz, Samuel Schlievert, John Kun Park and Brenda Tamm.
Les Brualdi and Stacy Ridenour
Les Brualdi and Stacy Ridenour
White and yellow flowers decorated the tables.
White and yellow flowers decorated the tables.
Carol Shabe and Colette Penn
Carol Shabe and Colette Penn
Louis Martorella and Al Iversen
Louis Martorella and Al Iversen
Joan DelGiudice and Rose Marie Proietti
Joan DelGiudice and Rose Marie Proietti
Rosemary Iversen with Andrew and Isabelle Christen
Rosemary Iversen with Andrew and Isabelle Christen
Roger Kaufman and Russell Wiltshire
Roger Kaufman and Russell Wiltshire
Meadow Rockefeller rings the dinner bell.
Meadow Rockefeller rings the dinner bell.
Sarasota Opera Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi and Opera sponsor Annette Lloyd in 2018.
Sarasota Opera Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi and Opera sponsor Annette Lloyd in 2018.
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Sarasota Opera Executive Director Richard Russell and Steven Aguilò-Arbues
Sarasota Opera Executive Director Richard Russell and Steven Aguilò-Arbues
Chocolate cake with raspberries was served for dessert.
Chocolate cake with raspberries was served for dessert.
Executive Director Richard Russell jokes with Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi during the welcome.
Executive Director Richard Russell jokes with Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi during the welcome.
Returning Studio Artist award winner Stephen Martin performs for the audience.
Returning Studio Artist award winner Stephen Martin performs for the audience.
Steven Aguilò-Arbues accompanies Stephen Martin on the piano.
Steven Aguilò-Arbues accompanies Stephen Martin on the piano.

 

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