Chair's Welcome

Dear Friends,

We are delighted to invite you to an extraordinary event on Saturday, March 31, 2012, as the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble, and pianist Gabriela Montero join forces for a magical evening of incomparable music and celebration…

Jazzical!

Revel in the juxtaposition of your favorite classics performed with the passion and lyricism of Maestro Benjamin Zander and the BPO, and the vibrant, syncopated rhythms of Dr. Fred Starr and the LRJE.  Celebrate the visionary musical interpretations and improvisations of Gabriela Montero.  Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a sumptuous dinner.  Join the spirited bidding on fantastic live auction items.  And, dance the night away to the sounds of the world-renown, New Orleans-based jazz band.

Many of us have been enthralled by the highly acclaimed collaborations of award-winning artists from different musical genres –

James Brown (soul) with Luciano Pavarotti (opera)
Elton John (pop) with Eminem (rap)
Robert Plant (metal/rock) with Alison Krauss (bluegrass)
Aerosmith (rock) with Run-DMC (hip-hop)
Tony Bennett (standards/show tunes) with Amy Winehouse (R&B/soul)

We expect this musical collaboration to be just as inspired and exciting!

Round up your friends and neighbors, reach out to your extended family, invite your colleagues, clients and business partners, and make your reservations today for what will surely be an exceptional evening.

We look forward to having you join us!

Warm regards,

Cindy Lewiton Jackson
2012 Gala Chair

Proceeds of the Gala will support the BPO’s mission to bring the transformational power of music to all, as well as our community outreach programs.  These include Crescendo!, for children in the Boston Public Schools, and Music Without Boundaries, providing local community service organizations with free tickets and transportation to concerts.