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Palm Beach Symphony’s Virtual Gala Hit All The Right Notes

Palm Beach Symphony Members Also Enjoyed An Those attending the gala include: C. Gordon Beck III Maestro Schwarz gave gala attendees the first glimpse
Exclusive In-Person Watch Party Of Virtual Event Before and Bettina Bennett, Arthur Benjamin and Mara Schainuck- of the upcoming 2021/22 season as he shared with them the
Attending The Gala Concert Benjamin, Thomas and Carol Bruce, Nannette Cassidy, Dr. names of the renowned guest artists before they are made
A generous challenge grant of $100,000 by a mystery Peter Cruise, Todd and Julie Dahlstrom, Will and Mary public. With entertainment that reflected the symphony’s
donor and the tantalizing reveal of next season’s spectacular Demory, Anthony DiResta, Margaret Donnelley, Terrence commitment to community, the virtual gala featured insights
lineup of acclaimed guest artists made Palm Beach and Amy Dwyer, Idit and Moti Ferder, Edith Hall Friedheim, into the symphony’s education and community outreach
Symphony’s 19th Annual Gala a tremendous success, Paul and Sandra Goldner, Nancy Goodes, Arlette Gordon, programs with performances by those musicians that help
raising more than $355,000. Michael Gottsegen, Peter M. Gottsegen, Douglas and Jo make that possible: 2020 Latin Grammy winner and Palm
“We are very grateful for the exceedingly generous Gressette, Caroline Harless, Daniel Hassett, John Herrick, Beach Symphony principal musician Domingo Pagliuca,
matching grant by our anonymous donor and also for Dr. Peter Heydon, David Kamm, Elaine Kay, Gary and Linda the Middle Bridge Trio and the winners and runner-up of
those who attended the gala and were so giving with their Lachman, Patricia Lambrecht, Stephanie Lefes, Marilyn the 2021 Lisa Bruna B-Major Awards.
auction bids that support our work in the community,” said Macron, Terrance Mason, Mary Bryant McCourt, Lorianne The evening was sponsored by Maestro Grand
Palm Beach Symphony CEO David McClymont. “The Murray, Katherine Pinard, Steven Pinard, Kenneth and Benefactors, The Addison Hines Charitable Trust and The
theme of this year’s gala was ‘Sustaining the Note,’ and Karen Rogers, Gudrun Sawerthal, Dr. William and Nancy Charles and Ann Johnson Family Foundation, with special
we sincerely thank everyone who enabled Palm Beach Schneider, Jody Schwarz, Frank and Nina Traglio, Jerome thanks to Concertmaster Grand Sponsors, Gary and Linda
Symphony to meet all the unprecedented challenges of the and Carol Trautschold, Jim Verrant, Mary Lou Wagner, Lachman and the Lachman Family Foundation, as well as
past year to continue our community impact and present Sieglinde Wikstrom, Stuart Winston. gala sponsor PNC Wealth Management.
a world-class 2020/21 season.” Following the gala, the guests enjoyed a gala concert in The gala’s online auction filled with exquisite experiences
While the gala was presented virtually, 60 guests attended the Alexander W. Dreyfoos Hall within health and safety included: a special way to toast to the success of the
a socially-distanced watch party in the cozy and elegant guidelines. Livestreamed to viewers in 15 states, the concert symphony’s 47th season with a wall of wines consisting
setting created in the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for featured guest cellist Julian Schwarz and Maestro Gerard of 47 bottles from Manny and Sophia Burnichon/Private
the Performing Arts. The culinary wizards at The Breakers, Schwarz, the symphony’s music director. The dynamic Cask Imports, Inc.; five luxurious flight hours on NetJets’
the site of the symphony’s 2022 gala, created a mouth- father and son relationship of those two acclaimed musicians Embraer Phenom 300 , one of the finest light cabin jets
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watering menu that included a delightful heirloom tomato created a breathtaking gala concert that deeply moved the in the industry, donated by Gary and Linda Lachman and
salad overture followed by an expertly prepared peppercorn audience. The concert and gala were dedicated to Leslie Rose, NetJets; a half-day cruise on the Intercoastal and Palm Beach
seared filet of beef and a flavorful finale of desserts including, Palm Beach Symphony chairman emeritus and honorary
of course, a symphony torte. grand benefactor. Palm Beach Symphony’s Virtual Gala on page 23
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