Fashion-Filled Evening Kicks Off Upcoming Gala to Celebrate Conductor Leonard Slatkin's 80th Birthday & Chamber Music Society of St. Louis' 15th Anniversary
by Joan Berkman / Photos by Suzy Gorman
The Chamber Music Society's Vintage Gala committee held a kickoff reception May 16th at Adam Foster's Fine Jewelry with a fashion-filled evening featuring an exclusive exhibition of haute couture vintage gowns by Alex Teih of New York. The gala committee hosting the vintage-themed event is planning an exceptional evening of entertainment on Monday, September 9 at The Sheldon to commemorate Leonard Slatkin's 80th birthday and the Chamber Music Society's 15th Anniversary.
The evening will include cocktails with Leonard Slatkin followed by dinner catered by Butler's Pantry and a concert featuring acclaimed pianist Olga Kern, world-renowned violinist and chamber musician, Cho-Liang "Jimmy" Lin with Chamber Music Society's musicians. Presenting Sponsor: Noemi K. Neidorff. Honorary Chairs: Mary Strauss and Carol and Tom Voss. Event Chair is Miran Halen. Event Co-chairs: Becky Domyan and Amalia Pfannenstiel.
For tickets and sponsorship information: http://www.chambermusicstl.org
Highlights from the Chamber Music Society’s Vintage Gala Committee Kickoff Reception
Adam Foster, Mary Steward.
Arlene Maminta Browne, Jane Roodman Weiss, Galia Movitz.
Naomi Fitzgerald De Grave, Charles Whimper.
Miran Halen.
Melissa Miller, Kelly Bagwe, Heidi Gorham.
Becky Domyan, Miran Halen, Amalia Pfannenstiel.
Susan and Marc Jacob.
Cindy McTee Slatkin, Suzie Nall, Ellen Soule, Joan Berkman.
Barbara Barenholtz.
About The Society
The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis presents chamber music of the highest quality performed in a relaxed, informal, cabaret style where audiences can have an entertaining evening as they sit at a table with friends, share a bottle of wine and light snacks while enjoying beautiful music performed by some of the finest musicians in St. Louis. CMSSL
To present chamber music of the highest quality, support educational activities that encourage more students and adults to appreciate the art form, and nurture exceptional emerging chamber music performers and ensembles.
The society is a non-profit organization in Clayton, Missouri. For more information go to chambermusicstl.org.
About Leonard Slatkin
Internationally acclaimed conductor Leonard Slatkin is Conductor Laureate of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. He maintains a rigorous schedule of guest conducting throughout the world and is active as a composer, author, and educator. Slatkin has received six Grammy awards and 35 nominations.
Slatkin has conducted virtually all the leading orchestras in the world. As Music Director, he has held posts in New Orleans; St. Louis; Washington, DC; London (with the BBCSO); Detroit; and Lyon, France. He has also served as Principal Guest Conductor in Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and Cleveland.