Philadelphia Orchestra Volunteer Committees Hosts Perfect Harmony 5/5

The Philadelphia Orchestra Volunteer Committees present their biennial fundraising event, Perfect Harmony: A Festive Fusion of Friends, Music, and Merriment, on Thursday, May 5, at the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Perelman Building. Chaired by Betsy Crowell, Esther Schwartz, and Lisa Weber-Yakulis, the evening includes cocktails, buffet supper catered by Stephen Starr Events, musical presentations by members of the Orchestra, and an opportunity to view two exhibits: Paris through the Window: Marc Chagall and His Circle and The Peacock Male: Exuberance and Extremes in Masculine Dress.

A special feature of the evening is a silent and live auction with items donated by members of The Philadelphia Orchestra. One-of-a-kind experiences offered as part of the auction include a dinner with Chief Conductor Charles Dutoit at a private home; watching a rehearsal on stage and then joining Music Director Designate Yannick Nézet-Séguin for lunch; a private recital by Concertmaster David Kim and First Associate Concertmaster Juliette Kang and dinner for 10 guests catered by Stephen Starr Events; private recitals by individuals and ensembles, including a performance of the famous score from A Charlie Brown Christmas Special by a jazz quintet; an education concert at a school of your choice; a chamber music coaching session; and the opportunity to fill in as fourth musician for a string quartet reading. Several non-musical items donated by musicians include a golf outing with Concertmaster David Kim; a day of biking, skiing, and socializing with Orchestra musicians; and a leather Hermès baton donated by visiting conductor Fabio Luisi.

For an extended listing of auction items and for more information about this event, please call 215.893.3152 or visit www.philorch.org/perfectharmony.

Perfect Harmony: A Festive Fusion of Friends, Music, and Merriment

Thursday, May 5, at 6:30 PM - The Perelman Building of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

6:30pm-First Movement

Cocktails, buffet supper, and silent auction featuring items donated by Philadelphia Orchestra musicians, and the opportunity to view two exhibits at the Perelman Building of the Philadelphia Museum of Art: Paris through the Window: Marc Chagall and His Circle, and The Peacock Male: Exuberance and Extremes in Masculine Dress

8:00 PM-Second Movement

Musical presentations by members of The Philadelphia Orchestra

8:30 PM - Live Auction

9:30 PM-Finale

Delectable Desserts

Co-Chaired by Betsy Crowell, Esther Schwartz, and Lisa Weber-Yakulis

Cocktail Attire - Complimentary Valet Parking

For more information about this event, please call 215.893.3152 or visit www.philorch.org/perfectharmony.