Before the masks are donned and the celebration begins, Gulfshore Opera invites you to meet the extraordinary artists who will bring drama, intrigue, and breathtaking music to life at our concert Masked Moments of Opera in the exquisite Daniels Pavilion.
Scroll to discover the artists behind the voices — featuring headshots of our acclaimed performers.
The Program
From sparkling operetta to sweeping drama, the evening features unforgettable selections from:
• Johann Strauss’ Die Fledermaus
• Verdi’s A Masked Ball
• Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann
• Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera
Each “masked moment” reveals stories of love, fate, and transformation — brought vividly to life through soaring vocals and theatrical flair.
Featuring Internationally Acclaimed Artists
Matthew Cairns
Tenor
Canadian tenor Matthew Cairns, named one of Opera Wire’s 2024 Top Ten Rising Stars, who performs with the Metropolitan Opera, Paris Opera, and Seattle Opera.
Andrea Baker
Soprano
Lyric soprano Andrea Baker, returning after her stunning portrayal of Rusalka last season.
Abigail Raiford
Soprano
Coloratura soprano Abigail Raiford, a Metropolitan Opera Competition winner.
Jean Carlos Rodríguez
Baritone
Dominican-born baritone Jean Carlos Rodriguez, a prominent performer on opera stages across the United States.
Michael Fennelly
Collaborative pianist.
Michael Fennelly, staff pianist at The Metropolitan Opera and the Juilliard School of Music, serves as collaborative pianist.
These versatile artists will perform vibrant “masked moments” exploring themes of identity, passion, and fate, brought to life through soaring vocals and theatrical flair in Artis—Naples Daniels Pavilion on March 5th.
GO has enriched SWFL lives with the magic of vocal music for over 10 years. Donations are tax deductible under Section 501(c)(3), tax ID #47-0989874. Florida Charitable solicitation #CH48511. Gulfshore Opera, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation organized under Section 170 (b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code.