Palm Beach Symphony's 24th Annual Gala raised a record-breaking $1.2 million to benefit education and outreach initiatives. Held at The Breakers Palm Beach, the event celebrated orchestral music, honored student achievements, and recognized generous supporters, including awardees James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui. Guests enjoyed performances, a multi-course dinner, and a live auction featuring exclusive items. Through initiatives like the Instrument Donation Program, the Symphony continues to provide access to music education for students in underserved communities.
Cast and Creative Team for Palm Beach Symphony’s 24th Annual Gala: A Standing Ovation at Palm Beach Symphony
Creative Team
Bob Wright
Honorary Gala Chair
Mark J. Lippman
Orchestra Musician Sponsor
John D. Herrick
Orchestra Musician Sponsor
Tish Messinger
Principal Sponsor
Susan Hurley Esson
Principal Sponsor
Mrs. James N. Bay
Principal Sponsor
Harold Baxter
Concertmaster Grand Sponsor
Carol Baxter
Concertmaster Grand Sponsor
Adolfo Zaralegui
Maestro Grand Benefactor
James R. Borynack
Maestro Grand Benefactor
Patrick Park
Honorary Golden Baton Society Chair
Milly Park
Honorary Golden Baton Society Chair
YAFA Signed Jewels
Principal Sponsor
Susan Wright
Honorary Gala Chair
John T. Collins
Gala Chair
Amy Collins
Gala Chair
Gerard Schwarz
Music Director
David McClymont
CEO of Palm Beach Symphony
Adolfo Zaralegui
President and COO of FINDLAY Galleries
Dr. Martha Rodriguez
Photography
Suzanne Mott Dansby
Photography
Thomas Bruce
Photography
James R. Borynack
Board Chair
Tom Harvey
Table Sponsor
James R. Borynack
Chairman and CEO of FINDLAY Galleries
Linda Olsson
Valet.
Arlette Gordon
Valet
Diane Farber
Gala Favor
Dr. Richard Farber
Gala Favor
Michael Horstman
Gala Favor
Dr. Jesus Perez-Mendez
Photography
Carol Bruce
Photography
Ari Rifkin
Table Sponsor
Marietta Muiña McNulty
Table Sponsor
Patricia Lambrecht
Table Sponsor
Cathy Jacobson
Gala Favor
Cathie Black
Table Sponsor
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