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Cathie Black And Tom Harvey Take Leadership Roles In

Palm Beach Symphony’s Pivotal Golden Anniversary Season

The Couple Named As 50th Anniversary Chairs And Gala Chairs

Cathie Black and Tom Harvey have graciously accepted Proud sponsors of
the roles of Palm Beach Symphony’s 50th Anniversary Palm Beach Symphony
Chairs and Gala Chairs. The couple will closely collaborate include Cindy Anderson
with the Symphony’s Board and Development Committee and Jerome Canty,
to actively shape and contribute to the orchestra’s strategic Max and Christine
planning efforts during the 2023/24 Golden Anniversary Ansbacher, Mrs. James
Season. N. Bay, Alan Benaroya,
“As esteemed members of our board and valued Arthur & Mara
contributors to the Symphony Impresario Society, Cathie Benjamin Foundation,
Black and Tom Harvey bring distinguished reputations, JoAnne Berkow, Kathy
dedication and passion to their new roles,” said Palm Beach Lee Bickham and
Symphony CEO David McClymont. “Their remarkable John Bickham, Leslie
support for a diverse array of cultural initiatives and Rogers Blum, Jeffrey
organizations stands as a testament to their unwavering Cathie Black, violinist Joshua Bell and Tom Harvey. Photo and Tina Bolton, James
commitment to the arts and philanthropy. Without a doubt, credit IndieHouse Films R. Borynack and Adolfo
their influence will leave an indelible mark during this Zaralegui/FINDLAY
pivotal year as we not only celebrate our history but, more “Our chairs will shape our Golden Anniversary Season, Galleries, Braman
importantly, commit ourselves to ensuring the symphony’s ensuring it becomes an unforgettable experience for our Motorcars, Thomas Tom Harvey and Cathie Black.
continued impact on our community and orchestral music patrons, musicians and the entire community,” said Palm and Carol Bruce, CIBC Photo by Capehart Photography
well into the future.” Beach Symphony Board Chair James R. Borynack. “Their Private Wealth, Amy
The 50th Anniversary features six concerts at the Kravis involvement and support as gala chairs will further amplify and John Collins, The Colony Hotel, CORPGOV,
Center in which Maestro Gerard Schwarz will be joined by our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional musical Suzanne Mott Dansby, The David Minkin Foundation,
pianists Yefim Bronfman, Vladimir Feltsman, Emanuel Ax experiences. The wealth of insights they bring will play a The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, Willard H. Dow
and Ignat Solzhenitsyn and violinists Akiko Suwanai and crucial role in expanding our reach to a broader audience and Kelly Winter, Dr. Richard and Diane Farber, Bill and
Pinchas Zukerman. Underscoring the symphony’s place and securing the essential resources needed for this Kem Frick/The Frick Foundation, Inc., Gerry Gibian and
as a leading American orchestra, it will present four world momentous season.” Marjorie Yashar, Morgan Glazar/Tom James Company,
premieres of works it commissioned by Maestro Schwarz, A well-known media executive in New York City and a Paul and Sandra Goldner, Douglas and Jo Gressette,
Pulitzer Prize-winners Ellen Taaffe Zwilich and Aaron Jay best-selling author, Black now serves as an advisor, board Irwin and Janet Gusman, Thomas E. Harvey & Cathleen
Kernis, and MacArthur Fellowship recipient Bright Sheng. member and investor in digital start-ups and entrepreneurial P. Black Foundation, Doris Hastings Foundation, Carol
Black joins Harvey as chairs of Palm Beach Symphony’s companies. She served for 15 years as president, and later S. and Joseph Andrew Hays, John Herrick, Addison
50th Anniversary Gala taking place at the Kravis Center chairman, of Hearst Magazines, one of the world’s largest Hines Charitable Trust, George Hines, HSS Florida,
on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The evening will feature publishers of monthly magazines, where she oversaw IPO Edge, IYC, Charles and Ann Johnson/The C and
cocktails and a concert with acclaimed guest artist Emanuel numerous titles including Cosmopolitan, Food Network A Johnson Family Foundation, Barbara and William
Ax featuring works by Mozart and Tchaikovsky as well as a Magazine, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s Bazaar, Karatz Fund/William Karatz and Joan G. Smith, Elaine
world premiere by Aaron Jay Kernis. The much-anticipated O The Oprah Magazine, Town & Country and nearly 200 Kay, Leonard and Norma Klorfine Foundation, The
celebration culminates in a dinner dance and live auction. international editions. Her achievements include being Kovner Foundation, Gary and Linda Lachman/The
named to Fortune magazine’s list of the Most Powerful Lachman Family Foundation, Patricia Lambrecht, Tova
Women in Business for 11 consecutive years and inclusion Leidesdorf, Lugano Diamonds, The Honorable Bonnie
on Forbes’ Power List for many years. Most recently, Black McElveen-Hunter, The McNulty Charitable Foundation,
Nov. 24 was inducted into the American Advertising Federation’s David Moscow, NetJets, Palm Beach Design Masters,
Advertising Hall of Fame which noted that “Cathie Black Patrick and Milly Park/Park Foundation, Nancy and Ellis
opened the world of women to advertising and the world J. Parker, III, PNC Private Bank, Lois Pope, Provident
of advertising to women … Along the way, she was ‘first’ Jewelry, Ari Rifkin/The Len-Ari Foundation, Dr. Martha
in many roles.” Rodriguez, Karen and Kenneth Rogers, Ronald Rosenfeld,
Black served on the boards of IBM and the Coca-Cola David Schafer, Seth Sprague Foundation, Robin B. Smith,
Company each for 20 years and most recently has been a Kimberly V. Strauss, Dodie and Manley Thaler and the
Nov. 27 board member of PubMatic as well as an advisor to The Thaler/Howell Foundation, Jerome and Carol Trautschold,
Daily Muse and Vivid + Co. Mentoring young women has Sieglinde Wikstrom/The Wikstrom Foundation, and The
always been one of her passions. Her New York Times and Ann Eden Woodward Foundation/James and Judy Woods.
Wall Street Journal best-seller, Basic Black: The Essential Programs are also sponsored in part by the State of Florida,
Guide for Getting Ahead at Work (and in Life), has been Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, and
translated into 12 languages. A graduate of Trinity College the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
in Washington, D.C., she holds 10 honorary degrees. About Palm Beach Symphony
Nov. 28 Harvey’s distinguished career in public service includes Palm Beach Symphony is South Florida’s premier
serving as Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for orchestra known for its diverse repertoire and commitment
Congressional Affairs; General Counsel and Congressional to community. Founded in 1974, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Liaison at the U.S. Information Agency; Chief Counsel arts organization adheres to a mission of engaging,
and Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Veterans’ Affairs educating, and entertaining the greater community of
Committee; Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the the Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring
Navy (Logistics), U.S. Department of Defense; and Deputy orchestral music under the direction of its Music
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition). Additional Director Gerard Schwarz. The orchestra is celebrated for
career highlights include serving as senior counsel for the delivering spirited performances by first-rate musicians
Institute of International Education. and distinguished guest artists. Recognized by The
Harvey served as a major in the United States Army and Cultural Council for Palm Beach County with a 2020 Muse
received a Silver Star and a Purple Heart for his service Award for Outstanding Community Engagement, Palm
in Vietnam. He received his bachelor’s degree and J.D. Beach Symphony continues to expand its education and
from the University of Notre Dame before studying at the community outreach programs with children’s concerts,
University College School of Law at the University of student coaching sessions and master classes, instrument
London and receiving a Master of Law degree from New donations and free public concerts. For more information,
York University. visit www.palmbeachsymphony.org.

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