2023 ACO Gala & Creative Catalyst Awards
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- Paquito D'Rivera, saxophone
- Chrystal E. Williams, soprano
- Felipe Hostins, accordion
- Chris Kallmyer, sound artist
ACO invites you to kick off the 2023-24 season with us at our 2023 Gala & Creative Catalyst Awards, a joyful celebration of the music and culture of the Americas honoring three visionary leaders – Paquito D’Rivera, Dr. Indira Entwaroo, and Edward Yim – who exemplify our core values of artistry, creativity, community, and equity.
Save the date and join us for a night featuring music by composer & saxophonist Paquito D’Rivera, soprano Chrystal E. Williams, forró musician Felipe Hostins, composer Raquel Acevedo Klein, and sound artist Chris Kallmyer, among others, and a fabulous dinner.
Founded in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Fogo de Chão‘s interactive tableside service features fire roasted meats, fish, and vegan/vegetarian entrees alongside Fogo’s signature Market Table spread inspired by the farms of Southern Brazil where family and friends gather to share the finest and freshest from their harvests.
Schedule:
6pm Cocktail Hour
7pm Awards Ceremony & Performances
7:30pm Dinner & Dessert
For information on sponsorship levels and tickets, please email Lyndsay Werking at lyndsay@americancomposers.org. Full details will be announced in the coming weeks. Capacity is limited.
About Paquito D'Rivera, saxophone
About Chrystal E. Williams, soprano
Acclaimed as “a singer of rare power and clarity” (The Philadelphia Inquirer), Chrystal E. Williams is “a joy to listen to and watch – the complete package” (Bachtrack). She holds a Master of Music degree in Opera Performance from the Yale School of Music, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Voice Performance from Carnegie Mellon University.
https://chrystalewilliams.com/