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🎹 Renowned concert pianist Jodie DeSalvo is back at Unity of Naples for an unforgettable night of music based on popular movies with a duo of incredible vocal talents.
🎤 Fiddler on the Roof actor, Mark Sanders, who's also performed with the Gulf Coast Symphony in Fort Myers and the Naples and Bonita Springs Concert Bands joins Jodie onstage, along with local famed singer Juliana Alfano of Gulfshore Opera’s six-voice ensemble, the GO Divas.
🍱 Make a night of it! Come early and enjoy pre-show hors d'oeuvres and complimentary drink provided by Higher Grounds in the courtyard. Pre-show cocktail hour starts at 6:00pm ($20, includes food & complimentary drink), with the performers taking the stage in the sanctuary at 7:00pm ($20 pre-purchase online, $30 at the door). Additional refreshments available for purchase during intermission.
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About the Performers:
Jodie DeSalvo has captured national and international attention with her classical and jazz interpretations of the masters of keyboard literature. Upon winning the Artist International Competition in 1988, Ms. DeSalvo made her Carnegie Hall debut to critical acclaim with an encore performance two years later at Lincoln Center. She has been a top prize winner in the Young Keyboard Artists Competition, the American Music Scholarship Competition and the National Federation of Music Clubs Competition. A graduate of the Hartt and Manhattan Schools of Music, and a former student of John Browning and Gary Graffman, she is also a past recipient of the Artist Fellowship Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Jodie has toured extensively as piano soloist, is a proficient conductor, and has recorded and produced 13 CDs of solo literature, chamber, and choral music. Find out more at jodiedesalvo.com
Juliana Alfano is a classically trained soprano performing, teaching, and music directing in Fort Myers, Florida. In 2021, she joined Gulfshore Opera’s six voice ensemble, the GO Divas. In addition to performing, she also serves as music director for Lamb of God Church. A native of northern New York, she has gradually moved her way South all while discovering new passions and skills in the world of music. Her degrees in music focused on performing opera and teaching voice while her musical training outside of school has brought her to NYC, Austria, and beyond. Some favorite roles performed include Phyllis in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe, Morgana in Handel’s Alcina as well as Hope Harcourt in Anything Goes. Find out more at julianaalfano.com
Mark Sanders grew up in Marion, IL, spent 15 years in NYC and now makes Ft. Myers his home. He has appeared in numerous productions and concerts around the world. Mark was seen as Perchik on the Broadway National Tour of Fiddler on the Roof starring Theodore Bikel and has become a favorite soloist with the Gulf Coast Symphony in Fort Myers as well as the Naples and Bonita Springs Concert Bands. Regional Credits include: Mamma Mia (Harry), Memphis, Bridges of Madison County (Bud), Passion (Col. Ricci), Ragtime (Father), Murder Ballad (Michael–Carbonell Award), Next to Normal (Dan), Merrily We Roll Along (Charlie), The Secret Garden (Archibald), Music Man starring Jeff Goldblum, Jesus Christ Superstar and Blood Brothers. Mark is currently touring his solo show, ONE VOICE: The Music of Barry Manilow, for which he wrote and conceived. His brand-new CD of Manilow’s incredible music is now available. Find out more at MarkSandersNYC.com and social media: @MarkSandersOneVoice
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2000 Unity Way, Naples, FL, United States, Florida 34112
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