  Samantha Zelnik Takes the Spotlight— Blauth Concertino for Oboe & Strings! Get ready for a performance like no other this weekend at our Dead Elvis and Soldier’s Tale concert – featuring the one and only Sam- antha Zelnik! Samantha is in her third year of her Gulf Coast Symph- ony Fellowship as principal oboist. She also won the second oboe and English Horn position with the Savannah Philharmonic this past summer and splits her time between Florida and Georgia. Sam has also performed with the Augusta Symphony, Firelands Symphony Orchestra and the Naples Camerata. And, she’s also the go-to reed maker for students and professionals alike. Brazilian composer Breno Blauth’s Concertino for Oboe & Strings is a charming work, with fab- ulous Brazilian rhythms and showcases the lyricism of the oboe. The rest of the concert is just as exciting. DEAD ELVIS features second year orchestral fellow and principal bassoonist, Elizabeth Perez, who will be bringing the King of Rock and Roll back to life… in full Elvis costume. Yes, you read that right—Elizabeth is rocking the Bassoon and an Elvis jumpsuit, channeling Elvis like you’ve never seen before. You won’t want to miss it! The final work Stravinsky theatrical and dramatic masterpiece, A SOLDIER’S TALE will close the concert. The work is for actor, dancers and musicians and Whether you join us Saturday evening or for the Sunday matinee, this is one concert you won’t want to miss. To give you a taste of what’s in store, we’ve found a video of Dead Elvis performed by the UMich Contemporary Direct- ions Ensemble. Trust us, after seeing this preview, you’ll be even more excited to witness Samantha’s one-of-a-kind performance live!  239.277.1700 | GulfCoastSymphony.org  |
