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Cathie Black And Tom Harvey Take Leadership Roles In

Palm Beach Symphony’s Pivotal Golden Anniversary Season

The Couple Named As 50th Anniversary Chairs And Gala Chairs

Cathie Black and Tom Harvey have graciously accepted and Linda Lachman/The
the roles of Palm Beach Symphony’s 50th Anniversary Chairs Lachman Family Foundation,
and Gala Chairs. The couple will closely collaborate with the Patricia Lambrecht, Tova
Symphony’s Board and Development Committee to actively Leidesdorf, Lugano
shape and contribute to the orchestra’s strategic planning Diamonds, The Honorable
efforts during the 2023/24 Golden Anniversary Season. Bonnie McElveen-Hunter,
“As esteemed members of our board and valued The McNulty Charitable
contributors to the Symphony Impresario Society, Cathie Foundation, David Moscow,
Black and Tom Harvey bring distinguished reputations, NetJets, Palm Beach Design
dedication and passion to their new roles,” said Palm Beach Masters, Patrick and Milly
Symphony CEO David McClymont. “Their remarkable Park/Park Foundation, Nancy
support for a diverse array of cultural initiatives and and Ellis J. Parker, III, PNC
organizations stands as a testament to their unwavering Private Bank, Lois Pope,
commitment to the arts and philanthropy. Without a doubt, Cathie Black, violinist Joshua Bell and Tom Harvey. Photo Provident Jewelry, Ari Rifkin/
their influence will leave an indelible mark during this credit IndieHouse Films The Len-Ari Foundation, Dr. Tom Harvey and Cathie
pivotal year as we not only celebrate our history but, more Martha Rodriguez, Karen Black. Photo by Capehart
importantly, commit ourselves to ensuring the symphony’s Harvey served as a major in the United States Army and and Kenneth Rogers, Ronald Photography
continued impact on our community and orchestral music received a Silver Star and a Purple Heart for his service in Rosenfeld, David Schafer,
well into the future.” Vietnam. He received his bachelor’s degree and J.D. from the Seth Sprague Foundation, Robin B. Smith, Kimberly
The 50th Anniversary features six concerts at the Kravis University of Notre Dame before studying at the University V. Strauss, Dodie and Manley Thaler and the Thaler/
Center in which Maestro Gerard Schwarz will be joined by College School of Law at the University of London and Howell Foundation, Jerome and Carol Trautschold,
pianists Yefim Bronfman, Vladimir Feltsman, Emanuel Ax receiving a Master of Law degree from New York University. Sieglinde Wikstrom/The Wikstrom Foundation, and The
and Ignat Solzhenitsyn and violinists Akiko Suwanai and Proud sponsors of Palm Beach Symphony include Ann Eden Woodward Foundation/James and Judy Woods.
Pinchas Zukerman. Underscoring the symphony’s place Cindy Anderson and Jerome Canty, Max and Christine Programs are also sponsored in part by the State of Florida,
as a leading American orchestra, it will present four world Ansbacher, Mrs. James N. Bay, Alan Benaroya, Arthur & Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, and the
premieres of works it commissioned by Maestro Schwarz, Mara Benjamin Foundation, JoAnne Berkow, Kathy Lee Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
Pulitzer Prize-winners Ellen Taaffe Zwilich and Aaron Jay Bickham and John Bickham, Leslie Rogers Blum, Jeffrey About Palm Beach Symphony
Kernis, and MacArthur Fellowship recipient Bright Sheng. and Tina Bolton, James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui/ Palm Beach Symphony is South Florida’s premier
Black joins Harvey as chairs of Palm Beach Symphony’s FINDLAY Galleries, Braman Motorcars, Thomas and orchestra known for its diverse repertoire and commitment
50th Anniversary Gala taking place at the Kravis Center Carol Bruce, CIBC Private Wealth, Amy and John Collins, to community. Founded in 1974, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit
on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The evening will feature The Colony Hotel, CORPGOV, Suzanne Mott Dansby, arts organization adheres to a mission of engaging,
cocktails and a concert with acclaimed guest artist Emanuel The David Minkin Foundation, The Frederick A. DeLuca educating, and entertaining the greater community of
Ax featuring works by Mozart and Tchaikovsky as well as a Foundation, Willard H. Dow and Kelly Winter, Dr. Richard the Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring
world premiere by Aaron Jay Kernis. The much-anticipated and Diane Farber, Bill and Kem Frick/The Frick Foundation, orchestral music under the direction of its Music Director
celebration culminates in a dinner dance and live auction. Inc., Gerry Gibian and Marjorie Yashar, Morgan Glazar/Tom Gerard Schwarz. The orchestra is celebrated for delivering
“Our chairs will shape our Golden Anniversary Season, James Company, Paul and Sandra Goldner, Douglas and Jo spirited performances by first-rate musicians and
ensuring it becomes an unforgettable experience for our Gressette, Irwin and Janet Gusman, Thomas E. Harvey & distinguished guest artists. Recognized by The Cultural
patrons, musicians and the entire community,” said Palm Cathleen P. Black Foundation, Doris Hastings Foundation, Council for Palm Beach County with a 2020 Muse Award
Beach Symphony Board Chair James R. Borynack. “Their Carol S. and Joseph Andrew Hays, John Herrick, Addison for Outstanding Community Engagement, Palm Beach
involvement and support as gala chairs will further amplify Hines Charitable Trust, George Hines, HSS Florida, IPO Symphony continues to expand its education and community
our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional musical Edge, IYC, Charles and Ann Johnson/The C and A Johnson outreach programs with children’s concerts, student
experiences. The wealth of insights they bring will play a Family Foundation, Barbara and William Karatz Fund/ coaching sessions and master classes, instrument donations
crucial role in expanding our reach to a broader audience William Karatz and Joan G. Smith, Elaine Kay, Leonard and and free public concerts. For more information, visit www.
and securing the essential resources needed for this Norma Klorfine Foundation, The Kovner Foundation, Gary palmbeachsymphony.org.
momentous season.”
A well-known media executive in New York City and a
best-selling author, Black now serves as an advisor, board
member and investor in digital start-ups and entrepreneurial
companies. She served for 15 years as president, and later
chairman, of Hearst Magazines, one of the world’s largest
publishers of monthly magazines, where she oversaw
numerous titles including Cosmopolitan, Food Network
Magazine, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s Bazaar,
O The Oprah Magazine, Town & Country and nearly 200
international editions. Her achievements include being named
to Fortune magazine’s list of the Most Powerful Women in
Business for 11 consecutive years and inclusion on Forbes’
Power List for many years. Most recently, Black was inducted
into the American Advertising Federation’s Advertising Hall
of Fame which noted that “Cathie Black opened the world of
women to advertising and the world of advertising to women
… Along the way, she was ‘first’ in many roles.”
Black served on the boards of IBM and the Coca-Cola
Company each for 20 years and most recently has been a
board member of PubMatic as well as an advisor to The
Daily Muse and Vivid + Co. Mentoring young women has
always been one of her passions. Her New York Times and
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in Washington, D.C., she holds 10 honorary degrees.
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career highlights include serving as senior counsel for the
Institute of International Education.