Novermber 14, 2008 Intimate Musical Soiree Featuring Founder Midori and Pianist Jiayi Shi at the Baryshnikov Arts Center
Midori and pianist Jiayi Shi gave an exquisite performance for guests at our intimate musical soiree held at the Baryshnikov Arts Center on November 14, 2008. All also enjoyed a wonderful performance by an alumnus of our jazz program, Luis Fernandez.
We extend a special thank you to our Co-Chairs and Benefit Committee members Marilyn and Bob Cohen, Setsu Goto, Katya Gorbatiouk and Neal Goldman, Jill and Bob Jaffe, Heather Randall, Dr. Geeta Sharma and Rajeev Narang, and Nozomi Terao and Joshua Levine for their dedicated efforts and support in making this an unforgettable night.
The evening was a success with proceeds going directly to support multiple music education programs which inspire, educate, and transform the lives of our City’s children.
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Board Chair and event Co-chair Jill Jaffe welcomes guests |
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Board member Alan Fischer with President Judi Linden |
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Board member Peter Glaser and his wife Suzanne |
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Board member and Event Co-chair Nozomi Terao with Calvin and Hiroko Kiiffner |
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Co-chair and Board member Katya Gorbatiouk with Rafael DeStella |
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Co-chairs and Board Members Katya Gorbatiouk and Nozomi Terao |
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Decor by Guy Abelson and Chair Jill Jaffe |
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Guy Abelson, Bob Jaffe and Erica Jaffe |
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M & F alum Luis Fernandez performs jazz tunes during cocktail hour |
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M & F alum Luis Fernandez with his grandmother and aunt |
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Members of the Young People's Chorus of New York City perform What is Music by Lera Auerbach |
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Midori performing with Jiayi Shi |
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Midori performs an exciting program with pianist Jiayi Shi |
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Mr. Katsuo Takeda from Merrill Lynch with His Excellency Ambassador Sakurai and Madam Sakurai |
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President Judi Linden with Landmark High School Principal Trevor Naidoo and teacher Anna Samenuk |
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President Judi Linden with Benefit Committee and Board member Setsu Goto, and her son Ryu |
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212-767-1300
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