Presented by the Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Grammy Award-winner Gabriel Preisser, Opera Orlando’s General Director and CEO, belts out a witty, whirlwind, magical history tour as he tracks the musical arc from grand opera’s tragedy and operetta’s comic satire. He will demonstrate how these classic European traditions absorbed American jazz, blues, and ragtime, evolving classic European traditions absorbed American jazz, blues, and ragtime, evolving into the show-stopping, dance-filled spectacle of the modern Broadway musical.
4:30 p.m. – Wine & Light Bites
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Program
Prior reservations are required for all programs. Reservations can be made as follows:
Full Series – entrance to all programs – $185 per person • $145 for Friends members
Pick 3 – entrance to any 3 programs of your choice – $165 per person • $125 for Friends members
Individual – entrance to any one program of your choice – $60 per person.
