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ABOUT US
Concierge in Umbria is owned and operated by the husband and wife, opera singing, travel consulting
team of Maria Gabriella Landers and Brian Dore. We married 10 years ago after meeting in a production
of the coOPERAtive in New York City in which we were both singing. Maria Gabriella, born in Frankfurt
Germany and raised in Springfield, IL, moved to New York to study art history at Columbia University and
opera performance at The Juilliard School. As a soprano, Maria Gabriella has performed in such New York
venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Central Park. Between singing jobs, she became a vice
president at JPMorgan Partners in New York, where she managed technology and infrastructure support
and delivery for this private equity and venture capital group. She first visited Italy in 2000, when she
visited Perugia with winnings from a vocal competition to study the Italian language. Maria Gabriella is an
enthusiastic and knowledgeable admirer of ancient civilizations and the centuries old art found in the
churches and structures of Italy. In 2006, Maria was named an “Ambassador of Italian Culture in the
World” by the Universita’ per stranieri in Perugia. She is also a prodigious shopper and can direct our
clients to the most elegant custom table linens, fine Italian papers and stationery, the most unique
ceramics, and cashmere.
Brian is originally from Westbrook, CT, and has a degree in American History and Economics from the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Masters Degree in Vocal Performance from Manhattan
School of Music. A baritone, Brian, has performed with many opera companies and organizations in the
United States and Europe including Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Boston Lyric Opera, Opera New
England, Sarasota Opera and PORT Opera in Portland, Maine. Currently, he is a regular performer at
Theater Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany. For several years, Brian supported his vocal training by cooking
in some of New York’s premium restaurants including Sarabeth’s Kitchen, Bolo and Caviar Russe.
In our travels, we have enjoyed discovering the culinary and artistic treasures of Italy and are eager to
share our knowledge with clients. We have traveled extensively throughout Europe, and now divide our
time between Umbria, Germany and New York.
Maria Gabriella Landers and Brian Dore
Concierge in Umbria, LLC
19 Overlook Drive
Westbrook, CT 06498
Phone: +1 212 769-4767
Email: info@conciergeinumbria.net
Concierge in Umbria is owned and operated by the husband and wife, opera singing, travel consulting
team of Maria Gabriella Landers and Brian Dore. We married 10 years ago after meeting in a production
of the coOPERAtive in New York City in which we were both singing. Maria Gabriella, born in Frankfurt
Germany and raised in Springfield, IL, moved to New York to study art history at Columbia University and
opera performance at The Juilliard School. As a soprano, Maria Gabriella has performed in such New York
venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Central Park. Between singing jobs, she became a vice
president at JPMorgan Partners in New York, where she managed technology and infrastructure support
and delivery for this private equity and venture capital group. She first visited Italy in 2000, when she
visited Perugia with winnings from a vocal competition to study the Italian language. Maria Gabriella is an
enthusiastic and knowledgeable admirer of ancient civilizations and the centuries old art found in the
churches and structures of Italy. In 2006, Maria was named an “Ambassador of Italian Culture in the
World” by the Universita’ per stranieri in Perugia. She is also a prodigious shopper and can direct our
clients to the most elegant custom table linens, fine Italian papers and stationery, the most unique
ceramics, and cashmere.
Brian is originally from Westbrook, CT, and has a degree in American History and Economics from the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Masters Degree in Vocal Performance from Manhattan
School of Music. A baritone, Brian, has performed with many opera companies and organizations in the
United States and Europe including Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Boston Lyric Opera, Opera New
England, Sarasota Opera and PORT Opera in Portland, Maine. Currently, he is a regular performer at
Theater Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany. For several years, Brian supported his vocal training by cooking
in some of New York’s premium restaurants including Sarabeth’s Kitchen, Bolo and Caviar Russe.
In our travels, we have enjoyed discovering the culinary and artistic treasures of Italy and are eager to
share our knowledge with clients. We have traveled extensively throughout Europe, and now divide our
time between Umbria, Germany and New York.
Maria Gabriella Landers and Brian Dore
Concierge in Umbria, LLC
19 Overlook Drive
Westbrook, CT 06498
Phone: +1 212 769-4767
Email: info@conciergeinumbria.net
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Maria Gabriella Landers and Brian Dore Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists since 2006. Bon Appétit Travel Board Member - Brian Dore Concierge in Umbria is an independent, boutique travel service. Our specialty is custom luxury travel to Italy. Web: www.conciergeinumbria.net Email: info@conciergeinumbria.net Phone: +1 212-769-4767 In Italy: +39 349 369 0413 ©2009 Concierge in Umbria, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Statement |
