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Honoree,
Pablo Hera-Casado
waltzing with his wife,
Anne Igartibury |
Photo by: Eric
Weiss
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ORCHESTRA OF ST. LUKE’S ANNUAL GIFT OF MUSIC GALA HONORS
PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR PABLO HERAS-CASADO AND ARTS ADVOCATE DAVID
BURY |
Largest gala in St.
Luke’s History breaks records by raising over $1.3M
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New York, NY, April 13,
2017 – Orchestra of St. Luke’s held its annual Gift of Music
Gala on April 12 at The Plaza Hotel in Manhattan. This year’s
honorees included David Bury, chairman of The Bay & Paul
Foundations, and Orchestra of St. Luke’s Principal Conductor
Pablo Hera-Casado. The evening began with a pre-dinner reception
where nearly 300 guests quickly filled The Plaza’s Terrace
Foyer. Following dinner and dessert, and after a word from
President & Executive Director James Roe, it was time to award
the honorees. Orchestra of St. Luke’s co-founder Marianne
Lockwood gave a moving speech as she introduced her husband and
the night’s first honoree, David Bury. |
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One of the evening’s highlights was a surprise tribute from
Plácido Domingo, one of the honorary Chairs, to Pablo
Heras-Casado. After an introduction from Board Chairman Norman
Benzaquen and accepting his award, Maestro Heras-Casado joined
the orchestra and led an inspired musical performance along with
special guest artist Isabel Leonard singing Vivaldi and Handel. |
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The night’s festivities concluded with host Susan Graham
kicking off the traditional waltzing portion of the evening with
a surprise number – Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Shall We Dance”
from The King and I. The idea of family was a recurring theme of
the night, made evident by the speeches made, the music
performed, and the camaraderie between all those in attendance. |
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Proceeds support
Orchestra of St. Luke’s artistic, education, and community
programs, as well as activities at The DiMenna Center for
Classical Music, which provides rehearsal, recording, and
performance spaces for thousands of musicians. |
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