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Vienna State Opera, Salzburg Festival, Festival d’Aix-en-
Provence, Glyndebourne Festival, Canadian Opera Company,
San Francisco Opera and Lyric 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 Judy and James Harpel Judy and Jerry Kaufman Lee and Jeffrey Alderton Joan and David Genser
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 Sanford Fisher, Isabel Leonard
with Leonard in both the and Isanne Fisher

Nancy Brinker and Michael James Barbato and Isabel Maxine Marks and Sanford
Zinner Jerry and Judy Kaufman Leonard Baklor

Habanera and Seguidilla Other attendees included
(which featured resident artist Naomi Alexandroff-Brest
tenor Garrett Evers) from and David Kaplan, Christine
Carmen by Bizet. and Max Ansbacher, John
After the recital, guests Archer, Anne Bazik, Cynthia
enjoyed a delectable Berenson, Roberta and
dinner in a sumptuously, Stanley Bogen, Nancy Brinker
butterfly and blue themed and Michael Zinner, Erika
decorated Venetian Ballroom. and David Brown, Nancy
Throughout the meal, gala and Peter Brown, Jeanne
supporters and underwriters and Brian Burry, Anne
were thanked for their Carmichael, Louise Cohen, Veronica Atkins and David
support of the evening by the John and Diane Sculley Ariane Comstock, Chris Del Walker
gala Cochairs Judy Harpel, Gatto, Ghislain d’Humieres
Paulette Koch, and Diane Sculley, as well as by Board and Nicolas von Lehndorff, Judi Donoff, Lauren and Terry
Chairman David Genser and General and Artistic Director Duffy, Linda and Edward Dweck, Sue and Paul Efron, Wendy
David Walker. The evening concluded with dancing and live Eisen, Ken Endelson, Patricia and Edward Falkenberg, Anne
music provided by Soul Survivors. Fitzpatrick, Gwendolyn and Austin Fragomen, Adele Fuchsberg
The event was a tribute to the contributions of the Gala and Derek Enlander, Robin Ganzert, Nancy Goodes, Arlette
Council comprised of Carole H. and Stefano Acunto, Mr. Gordon, Barbara Greis, Kaaren and Charles Hale, Deborah
and Mrs. Jeffrey H. Alderton, Mrs. Veronica Atkins, Mr. and Hamilton, Lisa Huertas, Anne Hummel and Robert Kraus,
Mrs. William Brown, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Desnick. Mr. and Cathy Jacobson, Sharon Jacquet, Elaine Kay, Vicki and Chris
Mrs. Randell Doane, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Efron, Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg, Amin Khoury and Emilia Saint-Amand, Heidi Greene
Sanford Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fromer, Mr. and Mrs. and Michael Kluger, Catherine Adler and Helmut Koller, Ingrid
David Genser, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gottesman, Mr. and Mrs. Kosowsky and Frank Arundell III, Robert and Paul Kozloff,
James Harpel, Florence Kaufman, Judy and Jerry Kaufman, Angela Kumble, Monica Laurans, Bonnie Lautenberg and
Paulette Koch, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Kohl, Drs. Henry and Steve Lever, Sam Lehrman and Maureen Kelly, Nancy and Paul
Marsha Laufer, Frayda Lindemann, Ari Rifkin, Mr. and Mrs. Levy, Vicki and Arthur Loring, Sondra Mack, Linda Macaulay,
John Sculley, Marc S. Solomon, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sosnoff Marilyn Mims, Wilma and Charles Mooney, Shari and Mark
and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Williams. Newman, Anka Palitz, Nancy and Ellis Jay Parker, Katherine and
The success of the gala was also the result of the support Gary Parr, Rhoda and Joel Pinsky, Donna K. and John Raggio,
of many generous underwriters: Judy and Jerry Kaufman Philip Robinson, Ahuva Rosen, Jane Rothchild, Sandra and
(pianist John Arida and diamond recital aria), Mr. and Mrs. Max Scanavino, Vicki Schneps, Rosellen and Robert Schnurr,
Robert Fromer (décor), Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gottesman Jean and Martin Shafiroff, Jane and John Shalam, Daisy Soros,
(evening music and entertainment), Marc S. Solomon (gala Ellen and Larry Sosnow, Betty Starr, Anne Sternlicht, Melissa
keepsake), Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Kohl (cocktail reception), Mr. Sullivan and Joe Weiss, Kristin and Scott Utzinger, Gail Worth
and Mrs. David Herwitz (fine wine), Sanford Baklor (major and Frank Orenstein, Irene Brant Zelinsky, and Tania Zouikin.
sponsors’ brunch) and Barbara Greis and Howard Gottlieb Palm Beach Opera is dedicated to producing live opera at
(photography). an international standard of excellence, enriching the lives of
Gala platinum sponsors were Veronica Atkins, Mr. and the communities it serves with a diverse offering of educational
Mrs. William Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Randell Doane and Drs. programs, and training the next generation of opera stars. Founded
Henry and Marsha Laufer. Gold sponsors were Carole H. in 1961, the fully professional Palm Beach Opera presents main-
and Stefano Acunto, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey H. Alderton, Mr. stage performances at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
and Mrs. Paul Efron, Mr. and Mrs. David Genser, Barbara in West Palm Beach and is a proud member of OPERA America
Goldfarb Tepperman and Fred Tepperman, Mr. and Mrs. and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County.
Charles Gottesman, Mr. and Mrs. James Harpel, Paulette Koch, Photos by Capehart Photography
Frayda Lindemann, Ari Rifkin, Mr. and Mrs. John Sculley, Mr.
and Mrs. Martin Sosnoff and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Williams. Theatre Happenings on page 13

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