August 2006

Your performance during our Opera Spectacular was 'spectacular.' Your voice continues to resonate throughout the theater. I look forward to hearing you again, as part of our benefit concert for the U.S. Army Association's community service work.

Bella Griffith-Smith
Coral Gables Opera

December 2005

Thank you for being part of the first American Ideal. Your story is the basis of the program. Talent, practice and persistence. Keep up the good work.

Bella Griffith-Smith
Coral Gables Chamber Symphony & Opera

December 2005 

I'm including some reviews and want to thank you for making our Evening of Gershwin so enjoyable.

Phyllis May
President
Key West Pops Orchestra

April 22, 2005

I wish to express my gratitude and admiration for your performance of Grenvil in La Traviata staged last Saturday at Artime Theater. You were excellent in acting and singing not only on your assigned role but also in supporting the Chorus and the cast as needed.

I encourage you to keep working on your preparation to face new challenges in the opera in Miami or elsewhere. Miami Lyric Opera is focusing to create a sustainable opera company and singers like your are welcomed to sing with us.

Congratulations!

Sincerely

Raffaele Cardone
President and Artistic Director
Miami Lyric Opera

1 May 2001

Thank you for you recent application to compete in the 2001 Marjorie Lawrence International Vocal Competition at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington DC on 18-23 May 2001.

This year we received a very large number of artist submissions from across the country and around the world.

After extensive review by our Advisory Committee, we are happy to inform you that you have been selected as a SEMI-FINALIST in the 2001 Marjorie Lawrence International Vocal Competition.

Competition was usually strong this year; many capable and worthwhile artist applied with professionalism and talent, making the evaluation process longer and much more difficult.

Decisions were made based upon level of artistry, technique, vocal performance, skill, and compatibility with the overall mission of the competition's initiatives. We are very pleased with the quality of this year's SEMI-FINALISTS.

Enclosed, please find information pertaining to the rules and regulations governing the 2001 Competition for your review.

Congratulations! We look forward to your participation and know the 2001 Marjorie Lawrence International Vocal Competition will be a very memorable experience for you.

Best Wishes,

James K. McCully, Jr.
General Director

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

This letter is in reference to Bass-Baritone, GIBSON DORCÉ.

I can unequivocally state that he is an excellent singer who is capable in all areas in the art of singing.

Mr. Dorcé is dedicated to constant improvement in his technique which is, of course, the characteristic of a true singer. His enthusiasm as a performer is notable for his ability to move the audience not only with his voice, but also with the warmth of his delivery.

Mr. Dorcé is more than capable of performing for more than an hour. He was able to rehearse consistently with ease in vocal production during his recent appearance with our company in the part of Melchoir in Menotti's work Amahl and the Night Visitors.

This was also true with his performances in other concerts and programs.

Sincerely,

Mrs. B. G. Smith
Artistic Director
Coral Gables Chamber Symphony & Opera

October 2, 2000

To whom it may concern:

This is a letter of support for Gibson Dorcé.

Mr. Dorcé has been a distinguished member of the Palm Beach Opera Chorus, as well as our Opera Workshop, since 1997.

He has participated in main stage productions, performing some secondary roles such as:

• Sergeant in Puccini's LA BOHEME

• Cappadoccian in Strauss' SALOME

• Fiorello in Rossini's BARBER OF SEVILLE.

This coming season he will perform the role of Herald in Verdi's OTHELLO.

Gibson always comes well prepared for rehearsals and I can attest to his musicianship, acting skills, discipline and stage presence.  And I recommend him to you wholeheartedly.

Sincerely,

Maestro Anton Guadagno
Artistic Director
Palm Beach Opera