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Palm Beach Symphony Raises More Than $600,000

During Spectacular 20th Annual Gala

The picturesque Venetian Ballroom in the breathtaking
Breakers Palm Beach was the setting for the sold-out Palm Beach
Symphony’s 20th Annual Gala that raised more than $600,000 in
support of world-class performances, educational programming
and instrument donations and also paid tribute to Palm Beach
Symphony’s late president Dale Archer McNulty.
Themed A Musical Journey, the gala began with a cocktail
reception in the famed Mediterranean Room. With music from
The King’s Academy Jazz Quintet as background, guests stopped
for a photo moment at the floral wall framed by stunning jewelry,
courtesy of sponsor Lugano Diamonds.
The magical musical journey continued as guests moved into
the ballroom to the lively tunes of the Danny Beck Band where James and Judy Woods Tom and Carol Bruce Katherine and Steven Pinard Sandra and Paul Goldner
they enjoyed dancing and where the tables were elaborately
adorned with sophisticated place settings, beautiful jewel-toned
florals and multitiered candles.
There were additional special moments throughout the
evening. Gala Cochairs James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui
paid homage to their friend and Palm Beach Symphony’s late
president Dale Archer McNulty, who was honored during the
gala. In a touching tribute to the passionate supporter and donor
of the symphony, a video highlighted the extraordinary impact
McNulty had on the musicians, students and community.
“Tonight is special because we celebrate the symphony’s
musical journey as we pay tribute to one of the men responsible
for its success, and that man is Dale McNulty,” said Zaralegui.
Added Borynack, “Dale was passionate about good music
and committed to our community. He attended every concert he Kenneth and Karen Rogers Kitty and Dudley Omura Sheryne and Richard Brekus Will and Mary Demory
could and was a welcoming presence at social events such as this
one. From his vantage point, he understood that the funds we Dion Sellitti from Santaluces
raised here put instruments in the hands of deserving students and High School, entertained the
add music to their lives and help make tickets to live orchestral audience with Bach’s Cello
performances affordable for others.” Suite No. 1 Gigue on a baritone
Guests enjoyed an elegant dinner while the Lisa Bruna saxophone. Both students will
B-Major Award winner was announced for the award that gives take part in a free outdoor
an advanced level instrument to one to three high school seniors concert at Myer Amphitheater
that they can use for college auditions and to launch a lifetime on May 21 with Palm Beach
in music. Recognized as the runner-up was Ellen Dahlstrom, Symphony musicians and
a student at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts. The winner, students from the Dreyfoos
School of the Arts.
“Every musician starts
somewhere, and with the help David McClymont and Mike Bill McBride and Florence Terrance Mason and Anthony
of our donors and supporters, Pumo Seiler DiResta
Palm Beach Symphony helps
nurture and develop young musicians, like Dion and Ellen, Also recognized during the evening were the orchestra
from first grade through young adulthood,” said Palm Beach musician sponsors whose support takes the symphony into
Symphony CEO David McClymont. the schools through lecture demonstrations, master classes
One of the golden moments of the gala was the very spirited and in-school concerts. They are Deutsche Bank, Peter and
live auction. Donors to this year’s live auction were incredibly Felicia Gottsegen, Patricia Lambrecht, Linda Olsson, Lois
generous when many doubled their donation as bidding wars Pope and Wells Fargo.
erupted for so many of the items. Among the highly coveted The gala was different this year in that the symphony
auction items were a wine wall tiered for 48 wine bottles donated paid tribute to McNulty. Many of those in attendance were
by Sophia and Manny Burnichon/Private Cask Imports; flight there to honor his memory. McClymont recognized gifts by
Ellen Dahlstrom, Juan Nicolas Guerro, Benjamin Carson, hours donated by Symphony Friends and NetJets; a three- James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui/Findlay Galleries,
and Todd Dahlstrom night four-day yacht charter donated by IYC; a Car of the The McNulty Charitable Foundation, Lois Pope, Juan and
Year experience and $5,000 Lugano Diamonds gift certificate Shanon Pretel, Carol S. and Joseph Andrew Hays, Nancy
donated by Lugano Diamonds; a Charles Neal (b. 1951) painting, and Ellis J. Parker, III and John and Virginia Gildea.
Breakfast at the Helmsley, New York oil on canvas donated by Among the guests in attendance were Max and Christine
Borynack and Zaralegui/Findlay Galleries; a stay at the Casa de Ansbacher, C. Gordon Beck III and Bettina Bennett, Arthur
Campo Resort & Villas donated by Casa de Campo; and tickets and Mara Benjamin, Jeffrey Blitz and Frances Trani-Zallie,
to the Golden Baton Society at The Beach Club Palm Beach on Jeffrey and Tina Bolton, Richard and Sheryne Brekus, Thomas
April 28 donated by Patrick and Milly Park. and Carol Bruce, Manny and Sophia Burnichon, Alfonso
As symphony supporters, attendees were among the first Caminas-Muiña, Armando Caminas-Muiña, Benjamin and
to get an insider’s preview of the spectacular upcoming season Lacena Carson, Nannette Cassidy, Jayne and Chris Chase,
from Music Director Gerard Schwarz before that information James and Lisa Cohen, Stephania Conrad, Michel Cox Witmer,
will be made public. Thomas D’Agostino and Danielle Rollins, Todd and Julie
McClymont also made a very special presentation inducting Dahlstrom, Tracie and Elliot Danielle, Paul DeJong, Mary
The McNulty Charitable Foundation into the Golden Baton and Willard Demory, Craig Dickman, Anthony DiResta and
Society. “The Golden Baton Society is a unique way of Terrance Mason, Kristoffer Doura, Ivan Dvorak and Josee
Chris Sellitti, Dion Sellitti, and Greta Sellitti recognizing a special group of benefactors at the $250,000 and Nadeau, Michael and Michelle Enriquez, Nathan Frank and
above level who keep Palm Beach Symphony in their circle of Krystian von Speidel, Paul and Sandra Goldner, Arlette Gordon,
giving year after year,” he said. “It is my pleasure to present Michael Gottsegen, Peter and Felicia Gottsegen, Douglas and
this to Marietta Muiña McNulty who is accepting the award on Jo Gressette, Edith Hall Friedheim, Charles Hanna, Caroline
behalf of the foundation.” Harless, Peter Heydon, Charles and Ann Johnson, Helene
Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing Honorary chairs of the gala were Maestro Grand Benefactors Karp, Elaine Kay, Taniel and Arsine Koushakjian, Matthew and
Palm Beach County and is a privately Howard and Michele Kessler. Additional Maestro Grand Shayna Kutcher, Gary and Linda Lachman, Patricia Lambrecht
owned and managed company. Benefactors that were recognized included Addison Hines and Dan Hassett, Frederick and Beth Lane, Stephanie Lefes,
Captain’s is committed to providing Charitable Trust, IYC, Lugano Diamonds, Dawn Galvin Syndie Levien and David Hess, Lynn and Robert Mackle,
dependable, reliable and professional
ground transportation to and from all Meiners, NetJets, and Patrick and Milly Park. The evening’s Marilyn Macron, Stefanos and Nathasha Makrymichalos, Doug
South Florida Airports and Seaports. PBCVH212 Principal Sponsors were CIBC Private Wealth, Hospital Marty, Mary Bryant McCourt, Joseph and Max McNamara,
To reserve your vehicle: for Special Surgery Florida, Hospital for Special Surgery Heather McNulty Wyser-Pratte, Shari and Michael Meltzer,
561-798-2180 or 800-634-7890 www.captainsairport.com Ambassador Services, Charles and Ann Johnson and The
McNulty Charitable Foundation. Symphony News on page 7