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American Friends of Israel Philharmonic San Francisco Gala
Elaine Wolfensohn, AFIPO president; Jeffrey Farber, CEO-Koret Foundation, Lead Sponsor of Tour; Roselyne Swig.
Elaine Wolfensohn, AFIPO president; Jeffrey Farber, CEO-Koret Foundation, Lead Sponsor of Tour; Roselyne Swig.

On February 9 at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, members of the renowned
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performed the music of its beloved Laureate Conductor Leonard Bernstein in a special evening with the composer's daughter and featured guests.
 
The performance featured works from Bernstein's most memorable musicals including West Side Story, Candide and On the TownJamie Bernstein, the composer's daughter, hosted the evening taking the audience on a colorful tour of her father's music with background information, personal anecdotes and brief synopses.  The evening also featured Bernstein's one-time protégé conductor Michael Barrett.  Also on the program were Michelle Areyzaga, soprano; Elizabeth Shammash, mezzo-soprano; Jeffrey Picón, tenor; and Hugh Russell, baritone.  With a special guest appearance by Rita Moreno, who contributed her artistry for this Benefit evening.

The gala began with the concert and concluded with a Champagne and Dessert Celebration. Maribelle and Stephen Leavitt, Varda and Irving Rabin, and Lydia and Douglas Shorenstein served as Benefit co-chairmen.

Rita Moreno, Lenny Gordon, Jamie Bernstein, Susan Libitzky, Michael Morgan, conductor Oakland Symphony.
Rita Moreno, Lenny Gordon, Jamie Bernstein, Susan Libitzky, Michael Morgan, conductor Oakland Symphony.

Lydia and Douglas Shorenstein, Benefit co-chairmen; John and Lisa Pritzker.
Lydia and Douglas Shorenstein, Benefit co-chairmen; John and Lisa Pritzker.

Roselyne Swig, Stephen Leavitt, Benefit co-chair.
Roselyne Swig, Stephen Leavitt, Benefit co-chair.

  David and Riva Berelson.
David and Riva Berelson.

Fern Lowenberg, Dana Corvin, William Lowenberg.
Fern Lowenberg, Dana Corvin, William Lowenberg.

Michael Morgan, Susan and Moses Libitzky.
Michael Morgan, Susan and Moses Libitzky.

Elaine Wolfensohn, Howard and Diane Zack.
Elaine Wolfensohn, Howard and Diane Zack.

Sass and Eta Somekh.
Sass and Eta Somekh.

Rita Moreno, Lydia Shorenstein.
Rita Moreno, Lydia Shorenstein.

Photos: Kristen Locken Antsey

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