Category: classical+music

Gabrielle Chou – Today @ age 16 and @ age 11 During an American Ideal Performance in 2007

Gabrielle is currently attending the prestigeous Colburn Academy in Los Angeles, California. This clip was uploaded on 15 March 2012, highlighting a day in the life of a student. In this case, it’s Gabrielle Chou. In 2007, Gabrielle participated in the 3rd edition of the American Ideal produced by Bella Griffith-Smith and her Coral Gables Chamber Symphony and Opera company,…

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Opera and Classical Music

Bella Griffith-Smith was a classically-trained soprano who performed on an international stage. When she retired, she saw few opportunities for young people to use their musical and vocal talent in opera and classical music, so she decided to do something about. In 1975, the Coral Gables Chamber Symphony and Opera company gave it’s first performance. Since then, she has produced…

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