The Encore concert on May 19 marks the finale of the Palm Beach Symphony's 2024-2025 Masterworks Series, featuring approximately 110 students and community members performing alongside professional musicians. Conducted by Gerard Schwarz, the concert includes Brahms' *Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80*, and highlights guest pianist Kevin Kenner, who will celebrate his birthday with a performance of Chopin's *Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21*. This event showcases the talents of young musicians from various local schools and underscores the Symphony's commitment to community engagement through orchestral music. The evening will conclude with Beethoven's iconic *Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67*.
Cast and Creative Team for The Encore at Palm Beach Symphony
Cast
Kevin Kenner
Pianist
Gerard Schwarz
Conductor
Thomas “Aidan” Gardner
Flute
Alexander Rodriguez
Euphonium
Arturo Dekle
French Horn
Bobbi Zimmelman
Clarinet
Dion Sellitti
Clarinet
David McClymont
CEO
Ensemble
Ensemble
Creative Team
Park Foundation
Sponsor
Gerard Schwarz
Music Director
Thomas “Aidan” Gardner
Lisa Bruna B-Major Award Winner
Alexander Rodriguez
Lisa Bruna B-Major Award Winner
Arturo Dekle
Lisa Bruna B-Major Award Winner
Bobbi Zimmelman
Lisa Bruna B-Major Award Winner
Dion Sellitti
Lisa Bruna B-Major Award Winner
Patrick and Milly Park
Sponsor
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