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The Florida Orchestra Gala
This inaugural benefit for The Florida
Orchestra was a sold-out hit almost from its
inception. Sonia Raymond and Bob and Marcy
Shuck co-chaired the Gala committee, made up
of Tampa Bay area movers and shakers. Their
illustrious guest artist was world famous cellist
Yo-Yo Ma, one of the best-selling recording
artists in the classical field with more than
90 albums, over 17 of which are Grammy award
winners. His tremendous talent and friendly,
charismatic personality were evident both
on stage with The Orchestra and off stage. The
reception, concert and dinner, catered by Cafe
Ponte, were held at St. Petersburg’s Mahaffey
Theater.
Yo Yo Ma thanked Sonia Raymund for co-chairing the
Gala and being a Presenting Sponsor of the musical
evening.
Bob Schmidt was thanked by Tampa Bay Magazine
Publisher and Editor Margaret Word Burnside for
being a Presenting Sponsor of the Gala.
Marcy and Bob Shuck were sponsors and co-chairs
of the Gala that raised over $500,000 for The Florida
Orchestra.
188 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE MARCH/APRIL 2015
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