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Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Annual Gala
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Members of Orpheus Chamber Orchestra performed at the Gala.
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On
Thursday, April 17, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra presented
an evening of Hungarian themed music for their Annual Gala at The
Metropolitan Club. The festivities began with cocktails, and was
followed by a private concert with members of Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.
The program included works by Sandor Veress, Haydn, Brahms, and Bartok.
The gala honorees were Daisy and Paul Soros.
Gala co-chairs were Noreen and Kenneth Buckfire and Liz and Frank
Newman. The honorary chair was John C. Whitehead.
The Grammy Award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
is internationally renowned for its fine artistry and distinctive
approach to music-making, with a performing and recording legacy
spanning 34 years. Performing with many of today's most dynamic
and esteemed soloists, Orpheus presents an annual concert series
at Carnegie Hall that illuminates both classic orchestral repertoire
and new works by contemporary composers. Noted by critics and audiences
alike for its unsurpassed energy, sensitivity, and connection to
listeners, Orpheus is considered one of New York's cultural
treasures. In addition to a prestigious concert series at The Metropolitan
Museum of Art, Orpheus tours on a regular basis throughout the United
States, Europe, and Asia and offers education and outreach programs
for children and adults from diverse communities.
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Honorees Paul and Daisy Soros with Gala co-chairs Noreen and Ken Buckfire.
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Gala co-chair Lizabeth Newman, Dan Gersen, and Connie Steensma.
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Ambassador Brenda Johnson and Howard Johnson.
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Kate Lannamann and Kate Hughes Del Tufo.
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Wayne Lawson and Guest.
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Patricia Falkenberg.
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Marcia Levine.
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Susan Block-Lieb, Meera Mayer, Peter Lieb, Marc Mayer, Seth Novatt, Bob and Katie Keith.
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Christina Lopes, Heather Gude, and Josh Peterson.
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Lizabeth Newman, Ronnie Bauch, Connie Steensma.
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Alicia Lazaro, Carol Rattray.
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Graham Parker, David Rich, and Shani Rich.
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| Photos:
Virginie Blachère |
