Photo Flash: 2016 Kaufman Music Center Gala Brings Together Artists, Musicians, & Philanthropists to Celebrate Music, Theatre & Dance

On Tuesday, May 24, philanthropists, artists, musicians and others gathered together at the Edison Ballroom in Times Square to celebrate music, theatre and dance, and recognize community members who have made exceptional contributions to the world of music education at the 2016 Kaufman Music Center (KMC) Gala.

Among the attendees were David Robertson, world-class conductor and director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, who received Kaufman's Creative Arts Award, Mary Lou Falcone, one of the most highly regarded behind-the-scenes figures in the classical music industry, and Solanga Laundau, former KMC trustee, who received the Patron Award for her outstanding dedication and commitment to the Center. The gala benefitted KMC's Fund for Music Education, which helps thousands of children access high-level instruction in music, theater and dance.

David Robertson, Gala Honoree, Music Director, St. Louis Symphony and Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in Australia; Orli Shaham, Critically-acclaimed pianist