OPERATAMPA
SATURDAY • MAY 2, 2020 • SIX O’CLOCK
CAROL MORSANI HALL
This magical event, hosted by the Opera Tampa League, features a
cocktail reception, a sumptuous dinner on Carol Morsani Hall stage,
live and silent auctions, live entertainment and the presentation
of the Anton Coppola Excellence in the Arts Award to
American dramatic soprano Deborah Voigt.
Silver or creative black-tie attire encouraged.
All proceeds bene t Opera Tampa and its education programs.
For more information, contact 813.222.1275 or visit OPERATAMPA.ORG.
ANTON COPPOLA EXCELLEN C E I N T H E A R T S AWARD
SPONSORED BY CHARLES A. AND FAITH S. SIMMONS
DEBORAH VOIGT
In honor of composer-conductor Anton Coppola, the Anton Coppola Excellence in the
Arts Award is given to an artist in celebration of his or her contributions to opera. This
year’s award is presented to internationally-renowned dramatic soprano Deborah Voigt
who captivates audiences with her endearing personality and singular power of her
beautiful voice. Known for defi nitive performances in the Germanic canon, Voigt’s work
in famed roles by Strauss and Wagner resulted in iconic interpretations of Ariadne,
Salome, Chrysothemis and Isolde.
PREVIOUS AWARD RECIPIENTS
Renata Scotto, Carlisle Floyd, Plácido Domingo, Anton Coppola, Martina Arroyo,Thomas Hampson, Sherrill Milnes,
Tito Capobianco, Diana Soviero, Denyce Graves and Paul Plishka
2019 CO-CHAIRS
Dr. Zena Lansky, M.D. and Ms. Gina d’Angelo
OPERA TAMPA GRAND GAL A SPONSORS
(as of Jan. 9, 2020)
ENCORE SPONSORS
McCUE, REAMS, BUCHA & ASSOCIATES, LAW FIRM • MERCEDES-BENZ OF TAMPA
ARIA SPONSORS
• COUNTRYSIDE DERMATOLOGY & LASER CENTER, INC. • FLORIDA HEALTH CARE NEWS/DR. BARRY LEVINE AND GINA D’ANGELO
• CHARLENE AND MARDY GORDON • HIMES DIVORCE LAW, FRASER, HIMES, P.A.• DIANE AND ROB KLINGEL
• DR. ZENA LANSKY, M.D.AND MR. WARREN RODGERS • KAREN AND STEVEN H. MEZER • BRAD AND MARY ANN MORSE
• DR. YI-HWA SUNG OUTERBRIDGE, M.D. AND FELIX CANNELLA, JR. • NADINE AND ROBERT PRESSNER
• THE TAMPA BAY TRUST COMPANY • MICHAEL AND KAREN URETTE • RITA AND TODD WICKNER
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