Golden Jubilee Gala

Gather for the kickoff gala to mark the 50th Anniversary of Essex Winter Series with an unforgettable afternoon where music, cuisine, and community come together in joyful celebration. This special gala honors five decades of artistic excellence while looking ahead to an exciting future of inspiring performances and educational outreach.

Acclaimed Brazilian vocalist Denise Reis, guitarist João Luiz Rezende, and flutist Tara Helen O’Connor invite guests to join them on a captivating musical journey through the vibrant sounds of Brazil. From the elegant choros of Chiquinha Gonzaga, Pixinguinha, and Ernesto Nazareth to the timeless bossa nova of Antônio Carlos Jobim and the inventive brilliance of Hermeto Pascoal, the afternoon celebrates a musical tradition of extraordinary beauty, rhythmic vitality, and infectious joy.

Complementing the performance, guests will enjoy a thoughtfully prepared array of Brazilian-inspired culinary delights, creating an immersive cultural experience to delight every sense.

Most importantly, this gala is a celebration of the remarkable community that has sustained Essex Winter Series for fifty years. Together, we honor our past, celebrate the present, and invest in the future of stellar performances, music education, and artistic discovery for generations to come.

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