Palm Beach Symphony partnered with the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB) to host a Meet Me in the Mezzanine, a pre-performance reception in the mezzanine of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
Guests then enjoyed a magical performance by violin virtuoso Akiko Suwanai who made her debut in the concert that also featured the world premiere of Sinfonietta, composed by Music Director Gerard Schwarz, as he led the Palm Beach Symphony in another landmark Golden Anniversary concert. Maestro Schwarz’s Sinfonietta that opened the concert was commissioned by Don and Mary Thompson to celebrate the Symphony’s 50th anniversary.
“The esteemed Palm Beach Symphony offers a distinctive and captivating experience, catering not only to the local Palm Beach County community but also to relocating executives seeking exceptional cultural engagements. The Business Development Board expresses gratitude for the collaborative partnership in organizing an event aimed at engaging the business community in this enriching showcase,” said Kelly Smallridge, President and CEO of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County.
Kelly Smallridge, President and CEO of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County and David McClymont, president and CEO of the Palm Beach Symphony. Photo credit IndieHouse Films
Kelly Smallridge, President and CEO of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County; Melissa McKinlay; Richard Bernstein. Photo courtesy of Business Development Board of Palm Beach County
Palm Beach Symphony musicians (L to R) Salvador Suez; Kevin Ildefonso; Guillermo Ospina. Photo credit IndieHouse Films
Palm Beach Symphony musicians with members of the Florida Institute of CPAs. (L to R): Salvador Suez; Julio Yela; Kevin Ildefonso; Serge D’Haiti; Guillermo Ospina; Karen Dow; Nathalie Coombs. Photo credit IndieHouse Films
Lisa and Brendan Lynch. Photo courtesy of Business Development Board of Palm Beach County
Stephanie Prince and Gordon Springmyer. Photo courtesy of Business Development Board of Palm Beach County
(L to R): Claudia Goetsch; Kevin Ildefonso; Salvador Suez; Guillermo Ospina; Shad Goetsc Photo credit IndieHouse Films
During intermission, guests met with Palm Beach Symphony musicians principal percussionist for this concert Guillermo Andres Ospina, trombonist and principal for this concert Salvador Saez and principal tuba for this concert Kevin Ildefonso.
“With Meet Me in the Mezzanine, we offer businesses and organizations an opportunity for them to engage their staff and supporters with a unique and entertaining experience that includes a world-class Symphony performance,” said David McClymont, president and CEO of the Palm Beach Symphony.
Proud sponsors of Palm Beach Symphony include Cindy Anderson and Jerome Canty, Max and Christine Ansbacher, Mrs. James N. Bay, Alan Benaroya, Arthur & Mara Benjamin Foundation, JoAnne Berkow, Kathy Lee Bickham and John Bickham, Leslie Rogers Blum, Jeffrey and Tina Bolton, James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui / FINDLAY Galleries, Braman Motorcars, Thomas and Carol Bruce, CIBC Private Wealth, Amy and John Collins, The Colony Hotel, CORPGOV, Suzanne Mott Dansby, The David Minkin Foundation, The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, Willard H. Dow and Kelly Winter, Dr. Richard and Diane Farber, Bill and Kem Frick/The Frick Foundation, Inc., Gerry Gibian and Marjorie Yashar, Morgan Glazar/Tom James Company, Paul and Sandra Goldner, Douglas and Jo Gressette, Steel Grove, Irwin and Janet Gusman, Thomas E. Harvey & Cathleen P. Black Foundation, Doris Hastings Foundation, Carol S. and Joseph Andrew Hays, John Herrick, Addison Hines Charitable Trust, George Hines, HSS Florida, IPO Edge, IYC, Charles and Ann Johnson/The C and A Johnson Family Foundation, Elaine Kay, Leonard and Norma Klorfine Foundation, The Kovner Foundation, Gary and Linda Lachman/The Lachman Family Foundation, Patricia Lambrecht/The Lambrecht Family Foundation, Tova Leidesdorf, Lugano Diamonds, The Honorable Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, The McNulty Charitable Foundation, Metals Mint, David Moscow, NetJets, Palm Beach Design Masters, Patrick and Milly Park/The Park Foundation, Nancy and Ellis J. Parker, III, PNC Private Bank, Lois Pope, Provident Jewelry, Ari Rifkin/The Len-Ari Foundation, Dr. Martha Rodriguez and Dr. Jesus Perez-Mendez, Karen Rogers, Ronald Rosenfeld, David Schafer, Seth Sprague Foundation, Robin B. Smith, Kimberly V. Strauss, Dodie and Manley Thaler and the Thaler/Howell Foundation, Don and Mary Thompson, Jerome and Carol Trautschold, Sieglinde Wikstrom/The Wikstrom Foundation, and The Ann Eden Woodward Foundation/James and Judy Woods. Programs are also sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
ABOUT PALM BEACH SYMPHONY
Palm Beach Symphony is South Florida’s premier orchestra known for its diverse repertoire and commitment to community. Founded in 1974, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization adheres to a mission of engaging, educating, and entertaining the greater community of the Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring orchestral music under the direction of its Music Director Gerard Schwarz. The orchestra is celebrated for delivering spirited performances by first-rate musicians and distinguished guest artists. Recognized by The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County with a 2020 Muse Award for Outstanding Community Engagement, Palm Beach Symphony continues to expand its education and community outreach programs with children’s concerts, student coaching sessions and master classes, instrument donations and free public concerts. For more information, visit www.palmbeachsymphony.org.
ABOUT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County is the official public/private economic development organization for Palm Beach County and Enterprise Florida. Founded in 1982 as a not-for-profit corporation, corporate relocations, expansions and international trade. During the past five years, the BDB has assisted companies that have created more than 12,822 direct jobs with average salaries greater than $69,062, resulting in more than $777 million in capital investment to Palm Beach County and an economic impact that exceeds $6.87 billion. Additional information can be found at the BDB’s web site, www.BDB.org.
