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Sarasota Orchestra continues guest conductor series at Michael's On East

JoAnn Falleta was the guest conductor for the Dec. 4 dinner.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:15 a.m. December 5, 2019
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The Sarasota Orchestra's second Masterworks Dinner of the season took place Dec. 4 at Michael's On East. 

The latest in the series had guest conductor JoAnn Falletta mingling with attendees during the reception. Guests then made their way to their seats for a performance from the Sarasota String Quartet. Following that, guests participated in a Q&A with Falleta moderated by Classical WSMR Music Director/Host Russell Grant.

Dorathea Sondland, guest conductor JoAnn Falleta and Ernie Kretzmer
Dorathea Sondland, guest conductor JoAnn Falleta and Ernie Kretzmer
Ann and Larry Garberding
Ann and Larry Garberding
Kim Wheeler, Maureen Higgins, co-host Meg Ryan and Anne Ireland
Kim Wheeler, Maureen Higgins, co-host Meg Ryan and Anne Ireland
David Green with co-hosts Anne and Robert Essner
David Green with co-hosts Anne and Robert Essner
The latest in the Masterworks series was held at Michael's On East.
The latest in the Masterworks series was held at Michael's On East.
Fran and David Nitschke with Kim Wheeler
Fran and David Nitschke with Kim Wheeler
Bob Jones, Paul Cincinnato and Judith Papalia
Bob Jones, Paul Cincinnato and Judith Papalia
Chris and Marsha Henderson with co-host Joan Castellani and Ronald Luczak
Chris and Marsha Henderson with co-host Joan Castellani and Ronald Luczak
Roberto Cordaro, Teri Hansen, co-host Jeff Sebeika, Alexi Kenney and co-host Charlie Huisking
Roberto Cordaro, Teri Hansen, co-host Jeff Sebeika, Alexi Kenney and co-host Charlie Huisking
Kathleen Gallison with Bob and Laurel Dove
Kathleen Gallison with Bob and Laurel Dove
Audrey Robbins and Jocelyn Uddel
Audrey Robbins and Jocelyn Uddel
Patty Porter, David Donaldson and Pat Knasiak
Patty Porter, David Donaldson and Pat Knasiak
Robert Alemany, Ann-Charlotte Ehrling and Jeanne Marie Hamil
Robert Alemany, Ann-Charlotte Ehrling and Jeanne Marie Hamil
Anthony Caggiano, Linda Conway and Phil Hubbell
Anthony Caggiano, Linda Conway and Phil Hubbell
Vivian Kouvant and Sydney Goldstein
Vivian Kouvant and Sydney Goldstein
Billy Robinson and Tom Trimble
Billy Robinson and Tom Trimble
Guest conductor JoAnn Falletta and Ann-Charlotte Ehrling
Guest conductor JoAnn Falletta and Ann-Charlotte Ehrling
Marlo Turner and Jill Levine
Marlo Turner and Jill Levine
Barbara Brizdle with David and Pam Steves
Barbara Brizdle with David and Pam Steves

 

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