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| | CRESCENDO! Kick Off LunchThursday, January 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits
Help us kick off Crescendo! in style at Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits located in The Market Shops in Miramar Beach. Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by award-winning chef/co-owner Jack McGuckin, sip elegant wines, indulge in delectable desserts, shop for the must-have accessories of the season from The Jewel, door prizes and raffle items and more. Crescendo! benefits Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its music education and community engagement programs throughout Okaloosa and Walton Counties.
Tickets $175 per person
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| | CRESCENDO! Vintner Dinners
Friday, February 28, 2025 at 6 PM
Various Venues
Crescendo! 2025 weekend will begin with a series of carefully curated vintner dinners hosted in elegant homes and venues throughout the Emerald Coast, which pair the talents of local, regional and national "celebrity" chefs with some of the country's most acclaimed vineyards for a delicious evening of food and wine.
Vintner Dinner tickets are $500 per person and include all food, wine and gratuities. Proceeds from Crescendo! benefit Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its music education and community engagement initiatives throughout Northwest Florida.
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| | CRESCENDO! Main EventSunday, March 2, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Crescendo! is the season’s cultural event extravaganza. This energy-infused experience will celebrate the cultural and culinary arts by showcasing world-class vintners, expert spirit purveyors, amazing auction items, and a live musical performance. Enjoy reserved table seating, hors d'oeuvres, a seated lunch and an all-inclusive afternoon of incredible fun! Proceeds from Crescendo! benefit Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its music education and community engagement initiatives.
Tickets $225 per person (includes reception, lunch, gratuity, wine, and entertainment) | Buy Tickets |
| | Classical Connections: Howard Levy, Harmonica + Piano
Friday, Apr. 4 I 7:30 p.m.
Destin High School
Prepare to be awed by the talents of Howard Levy, two-time Grammy award-winning pianist, diatonic harmonica player, and composer at the Classical Connections concert at Destin High School. By developing new techniques on the harmonica, Levy has transformed the usage of the instrument, making it multi-faceted among all genres of music. Levy has released 20 albums under his own name, capturing his versatility and innovation as a musician and composer. His solo album Alone and Together (Balkan Samba Records) and his trio album Tonight and Tomorrow (Chicago Sessions) both received four-star reviews in DownBeat Magazine. Levy also released a classical CD featuring his Concerto for Diatonic Harmonica and Orchestra - the first true concerto composed for the instrument, which Sinfonia Gulf Coast premiered (U.S. Southeast) in 2009. Levy is a performer, composer, and educator, whose technique book, Rhythms of the Breath has revolutionized the playing of the harmonica across the world.
Additional repertoire to be announced.
Tickets $35 per person.
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| | Tchaikovsky X Drake
Saturday, May 17 I 7:30 PM
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
Experience the electrifying fusion of Drake and Tchaikovsky in an unforgettable performance that will “redefine” the symphony experience. Conceived and arranged by Steven Hackman, known for his imaginative and unexpected pairings, this piece masterfully blends the timeless compositions of Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky with the contemporary sounds of hip hop rapper Aubrey (Drake) Graham, redefining the boundaries of music in the 21st century. As a conservatory-trained conductor, composer, and pianist, and with a professional career as a producer, songwriter, and DJ, Hackman has captivated audiences worldwide with his symphonic fusion programs. Get ready to be amazed by the unexpected dynamic music duo: Tchaikovsky X Drake.
Tickets $40-$65. | Buy Tickets |