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Bravo! Bravissimo!

Palm Beach Opera’s Gala Was A Spectacular Event

The Nonprofit Raised $710K

In one of the major
events on the annual social
calendar, Palm Beach
Opera (PBO) brought
together opera lovers and
community leaders for a
stunning annual gala at The
Breakers Palm Beach that
raised $710,000 to support
the opera’s productions,
education and outreach Robert and Ann Fromer Rebecca and Randell Doane Stefano and Carole Acunto Robert and Julie Desnick
initiatives, and resident
artist training. Isabel Leonard and Ari Rifkin intimate recital by one of the most sought-after mezzo- Guests enjoyed an intimate recital by mezzo-soprano
®
The evening began as sopranos on the world’s stages today, who also has Isabel Leonard, a three-time Grammy Award-winner who
305 guests enjoyed a jovial cocktail reception in the performed in television and film, Isabel Leonard. made her Palm Beach Opera debut as Musetta in La bohème
Venetian Ballroom before moving into the Mediterranean Thanks to the unwavering commitment and passion in the company’s historic 2021 festival. A fixture in Met:
Ballroom which featured a lovely white chiffon draped of the gala chairs, gala host committee, and gala council, Live in HD international broadcasts as both a frequent host
stage. It was just the start of an unforgettable gala night the company was able to present the illustrious artistry of and star performer, she regularly appears at the Metropolitan
that included a sumptuous dinner with fine wines and an Isabel Leonard at one of the most iconic venues in our area. Opera and with major opera companies around the world,
In addition to the unforgettable evening, the incredible including Teatro alla Scala, Opéra National de Paris, Royal
support we raised ensures that PBO can continue its Opera House, Vienna State Opera, Salzburg Festival,
important work of delivering world-class opera, providing Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, Glyndebourne Festival,
meaningful arts education, and training the next generation Canadian Opera Company, San Francisco Opera and Lyric
of opera stars. Opera of Chicago. Leonard’s appearance at the gala was
generously underwritten by Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Fisher.
Accompanied by acclaimed pianist John Arida, who has
collaborated with some of the most celebrated artists in the
classical music industry, Leonard performed selections from
Bizet, Valverde, Offenbach, Sondheim, Bernstein, Gardel,
Rossini, Tesori, and Arlen. Palm Beach Opera’s talented
resident artists also made an appearance in the recital,
sharing the stage with Leonard in both the Habanera and
Judy and James Harpel Judy and Jerry Kaufman Seguidilla (which featured resident artist tenor Garrett
Evers) from Carmen by Bizet.
After the recital, guests enjoyed a delectable dinner in a
sumptuously, butterfly and blue themed decorated Venetian
Nancy Brinker and Michael
Zinner Jerry and Judy Kaufman Bravo! Bravissimo! on page 17

Cindy Levine and Marc Diane Sculley, Paulette Koch
Solomon and Judy Harpel

John Arida and Isabel Leonard

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