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Brazilian Rhythms:
Gussie Stewart and Greg Young, Gala Co-Chairs |
The sounds, syncopation and style of Brazil inspire the 29th Season Gala, benefiting San Francisco Performances’ award-winning education programs.
The festivities will begin at 6:00 PM with guests enjoying cocktails and breathtaking views of the City in Victor’s. An elegant dinner, live auction and concert will follow in Alexandra’s. Featured performers are jazz vocalist and SFP Artist-in-Residence Luciana Souza with guitarist Romero Lubambo. Also appearing is guitar duo Peter and Zoltán Katona, who are also our Artists-in-Residence. Samba dance troupe, Brasarte will be on hand to add a little extra Brazilian flair as they dance with and perform for guests during the cocktail hour.
The auction will feature such exciting items as a round of golf with soprano Barbara Bonney, a concert in your home with the Alexander String Quartet, a private tasting at Ridge Winery with CEO and winemaker Paul Draper, and martinis with master mixologist and SFP Music Historian-in-Residence, Robert Greenberg.
Multiple Grammy-nominated composer/vocalist Luciana Souza and guitarist Romero Lubambo redefine jazz with a fusion of traditional and contemporary Latin rhythms, dance-propelling Bossa Nova baselines and soaring lyricism. In 2005, Luciana was awarded Female Jazz Singer of the Year, by the Jazz Journalists Association.
The engaging and energetic Katona Twins have caused a sensation in the music world for their eerily tight ensemble playing. Graduates of the Royal Academy of Music in London, they were championed by guitar greats Julian Bream and John Williams before establishing their duo career.
Dress is festive yet elegant and valet parking will be provided.
Many thanks to our generous corporate sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Media Sponsor
Invitation Sponsor
Program Sponsor
Beverage Sponsors
Previous Years’ Season Galas