In the fifth of six Masterworks Dinners held by the Sarasota Orchestra, Norwegian conductor Rune Bergmann was the special guest. The energy was palpable as guests clamored for photos with the famed conductor, who has engagements all over the world. With four upcoming performances in Sarasota between Feb. 8-11, Bergmann is headed next to Poland.
The dinner was hosted by Kay Aidlin, Molly Dooher, Henry Kahwaty, Jeff Sebeika, and the Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation, and the Sarasota Yacht Club provided the venue as well as the food and beverage.
The evening progressed after opening remarks from Nicole Eibe, VP of advancement and strategic initiatives. Phillip Gainsley served as the moderator, and his impressive credentials include 30 years as a panelist on the Opera Quiz, which was heard during intermission of the Saturday live radio broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera.
A special performance was by multi-Grammy nominated violinist, Philippe Quint, who has soloed with some of the finest ensembles in the world.
The Sarasota Orchestra's mission is to engage, educate, and enrich the community through high-quality, live-musical experiences.
Lydia Landa and Masterworks 5 co- host, Kay Aidlin
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Donor Engagement Coordinator Taylor Rothenberg-Manley and Lorelei Paster
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Nancy McLean, Ron Doerr, Pam Reiter and Jim Sudderth
Jeff Marvin, Paul Sciré and Jerry Lazar
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Chandler Pennington Nicole Eibe
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Kathleen and Morris Lioz with Lois Stulberg
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Jerry and Beathe Elden with Wendy Babb and Gerald Fickenscher
Susan Brennan and Scott Swan
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Kay Aidlin with guest conductor Rune Bergmann
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Dee Burlingame, Jay Young, Betsy Andrews and Rose Anne McCabe
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Barbara Pekow and Betsy Pennewill
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Lucy Hedrick and Ardith Talbott
Duncan and Susan Brown
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Board Members David Green and David Steves, with Pamela Steves, center
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Tina Lieberman, Rune Bergmann, Rick Lieberman with board members Debbie Hamm and Kim Wheeler
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Co-hosts Jeff Sebeika and Kay Aidlin with guest conductor Rune Bergmann
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Alan Kesten and Pamela Johnson
Sherry Koski and board chairman, Tom Koski
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Betty-Jean Bavar, Micki Sellman and Fran Blum
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Vice-chair David Green, Principal percussionist Marcelina Suchocka, and Director of Donor Engagement Lauren Hall
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Richard Davis and Lana Em
Shirley and Jim Waddell
Roger, Suzanne, Erin and Steve Adams
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Robert Lin, Matthew Sheets, and co-principal French horn player, Hugo Bliss
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Bonnnie and Phil Gainsley, who is the moderator of Masterworks Series 5.
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Marlene and Kurt Wilkening with Jocelyn Udell
Board Chair Tom Koski, board member Anne Folsom-Smith and guest conductor Rune Bergmann
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Music aficionados and newlyweds of exactly 22 days are board member Peter and Melody Kretzmer.
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Hailing from Norway are conductor Rune Bergmann and guest Beathe Elden.
Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks 5 Dinner was held at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
