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Guest conductor enlightens orchestra patrons at Masterworks 4 Dinner


  • By Observer Staff
  • | 1:30 p.m. January 27, 2024
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During the Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks Dinner series, attendees are offered musicians' perspectives on the upcoming concert. At its Jan. 23 dinner, Guest Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero shared his expertise on everything from how arts organizations are bouncing back from COVID to why recording new music is such a passion of his. 

The dinner, held at Michael's On East, began with a performance by the Sarasota Orchestra Wind Quintet. Afterwards, Guerrero was interviewed by Phillip Gainsley, and the two discussed the "Titans" Masterworks concert coming up that weekend before guests enjoyed dinner with their tablemates.

Anne Folsom Smith, Mary Hoffman and Angela Vinnistka
Anne Folsom Smith, Mary Hoffman and Angela Vinnistka
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Heidi Bennington, Scott Swan, Debbi Breslof and Paul DeLauro
Heidi Bennington, Scott Swan, Debbi Breslof and Paul DeLauro
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Bill and Karen Nuckols
Bill and Karen Nuckols
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Fernando Traba, Lydia Landa and Betsy Traba
Fernando Traba, Lydia Landa and Betsy Traba
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Shirley Borloz and Deborah Hamm
Shirley Borloz and Deborah Hamm
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Mary Ellen Laue, Jerry Lazar, Barbara Pekow and Paul Scire
Mary Ellen Laue, Jerry Lazar, Barbara Pekow and Paul Scire
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Kim Wheeler, Charlie Huisking, Kat Wingert and Jim Grimes
Kim Wheeler, Charlie Huisking, Kat Wingert and Jim Grimes
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Erika and Richard Lyons
Erika and Richard Lyons
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The tables at Michael's On East were elegantly decorated for dinner.
The tables at Michael's On East were elegantly decorated for dinner.
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Janis and Skip Swan and Laurie Scott
Janis and Skip Swan and Laurie Scott
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Jane Summerville, Audrey Robbins, Carol Williams and Rina Alvarez
Jane Summerville, Audrey Robbins, Carol Williams and Rina Alvarez
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Kathy and Pierre McCormick
Kathy and Pierre McCormick
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Tom Koski, Jill Levine, Sherry Koski, and Alison and Howie Madsen
Tom Koski, Jill Levine, Sherry Koski, and Alison and Howie Madsen
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Gary Heard, Roxie Jerde and Chandler Pennington
Gary Heard, Roxie Jerde and Chandler Pennington
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Bobby Nunes and David Steves
Bobby Nunes and David Steves
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Harry Leopold and Jerry Elden
Harry Leopold and Jerry Elden
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Tom and Darlene Furst and Bharat Chandra
Tom and Darlene Furst and Bharat Chandra
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Tom Koski, Jill and Scott Levine, Sherry Koski and David Green
Tom Koski, Jill and Scott Levine, Sherry Koski and David Green
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Jack and Priscilla Schlegel and Charlie Huisking
Jack and Priscilla Schlegel and Charlie Huisking
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Scott Swan and Erika Waldeck
Scott Swan and Erika Waldeck
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Wendy Babb, Beathe Elden and Jane Gould
Wendy Babb, Beathe Elden and Jane Gould
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The Sarasota Wind Quintet: Betsy Traba, Bobby Nunes, Fernando Traba, Joshua Horne and Bharat Chandra
The Sarasota Wind Quintet: Betsy Traba, Bobby Nunes, Fernando Traba, Joshua Horne and Bharat Chandra
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Giancarlo Guerrero and Phillip Gainsley
Giancarlo Guerrero and Phillip Gainsley
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