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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.

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.

Prepare to be awed by the talents of Howard Levy, two-time Grammy award-winning pianist, diatonic harmonica player, and composer. By developing new techniques on the harmonica, Levy has transformed the instrument in its usage, making it multi-faceted among all genres of music. He has released two albums and a classical CD featuring his own composition, Concerto for Diatonic Harmonica and Orchestra, the first true concerto of its kind, 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. Experience the unique, fascinating world of Howard Levy at Classical Connections. Additional repertoire TBD.

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.