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Divas will be divas

Divas will be divas

Written by Tom Vaught on . Posted in Entertainment, Music.

Three Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra (AMICCO) sopranos entertained at the last concert of the season Sunday at Neel Auditorium in Bradenton, singing from operas in the first half and showtunes in the second half.

Billed as “Diva Wars,” Stella Zambalis, Ashley Thunder Lowe and Michelle Giglio tried to out-sing each other, accompanied by some scowls and faux hair-pulling incidents, as divas will be divas.

Divas will be divas
AMICCO Youth Competition winner for last year, Andrea Guaita, got a standing ovation for her performance. – Tom Vaught | Sun

AMICCO Youth Competition winner for last year, high school senior Andrea Guaita, entertained on the violin.

There was no vote to determine the winning diva, but it was apparent the winners were those who attended the near-sellout concert.

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AMICCO performs holiday music

Written by Sun staff on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, Family fun, Holiday, Music.

Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra’s first concert of the 2018-2019 season, “An Island Christmas,” opened with seasonal selections chosen to put everyone in the spirit of the season.

AMICCO introduced Guerguan Tsenov as guest conductor for this concert and the Feb. 2019 concert, the “Best of Gilbert & Sullivan,” and Linda Burke, newly appointed AMICCO executive director.

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AMICCO Executive Director shares a moment with guest conductor Guerguan Tsenov. – Submitted

Maestro Tsenov brought everyone to their feet for the traditional Handel’s Messiah Hallelujah Chorus, and lead the AMICCO Chorus and Orchestra through festive Christmas selections, including Robert Shaw’s Many Moods of Christmas.

This concert will be performed again on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Sarasota, 105 Mira Mar Court, Sarasota. For information about 2018-2019 AMICCO concerts contact www.amicco.org.

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Symphony on the Sand nears

Written by Tom Vaught on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, Music.

BRADENTON BEACH – On Saturday, Nov. 10, the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra (AMICCO) will be seated under a giant tent to perform its sixth annual Symphony on the Sand, a musical and gourmet event from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on the beach at Coquina Gulfside Park, 2650 Gulf Drive S. The concert is a ticketed event held rain or shine.

The event brings together the beauty of the beach with the sounds of the chorus and orchestra and food from local servers. Attendees will enjoy small plates created by favorite local restaurants including a salad course, several entrée selections, and a delicious dessert with complimentary fine wine and select beers at $125 per ticket.

Other ticket options: $50 tickets for individual chairs without food, with vouchers for two drink coupons per ticket and a $20 option to bring your own chair or blanket to sit inside a roped-off area, closer to the stage. A cash bar and concessionaire food are available for $50 and $20 ticket purchasers. Purchasing tickets early is advised. Tickets are available at www.SymphonyOnTheSand.com. A portion of the proceeds goes to AMICCO.

Please remember that bringing alcoholic beverages onto the beach is prohibited.

The Anna Maria Island Sun is a sponsor of Symphony on the Sand.

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