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Sarasota News Leader May 17, 2013 Page 92 most imaginative conductors of his genera- Show, the English National Opera, Almeida tion," the release notes. Opera, Mecklenburgh Opera and the Royal Opera House Garden. Additionally, he has "Patterson is an artist who works with Amerwon the Opera Association of America's bienica's great orchestras and operas," the release continues. "She hears color and sees sound. nial chamber opera competition and has been She explains that this gift, the synthesis of nominated for an Olivier Award, the release the visual and the auditory, allows for a per- says. sonal connection as her paintings and design immerse the audience's senses," the release adds. "It's no wonder her work is in demand by some of the most important directors, playwrights, conductors and composers working in America today." The Hermitage is a not-for-profit artist retreat located at 6660 Manasota Key Road in Englewood, the release points out. "It brings accomplished painters, sculptors, writers, playwrights, poets, composers and other artists from all over the world for extended stays on Grant specializes in writing for musical the- its 8.5-acre campus." For more information, atre and opera in the United Kingdom. He has call 475-2098 or visit the website at www.Herproduced compositions for BBC2's Culture mitageArtistRetreat.org. Robert Spano/Contributed photo