Caramoor celebrated the return of the New York Philharmonic with a Fall Festival Gala on Friday, September 23rd. The Philharmonic’s dynamic Music Director, Alan Gilbert, and young violin phenom Augustin Hadelich shaped a sumptuous program featuring Mozart’s last violin concerto and Beethoven’s heroic 3rd Symphony.

After the concert, guests enjoyed a fall-inspired dinner, prepared by Great Performances, in the cozy, autumnally decorated Reception Tent. Gala co-chairs Patricia and Edward Falkenberg and guests helped raise nearly $200,000 to help Caramoor continue enriching the lives of its audiences through innovative and diverse musical performances of the highest quality.
 

 

 

Caramoor lifted its anchor and set sail into the opening of its 66th summer music Festival on Saturday, June 25th. The nautical-themed Gala was inspired by Gilbert and Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore, which was performed later that evening to a sold-out audience.

With Gala Co-chairs Mary Ann Hawley and Richard O’Leary at the helm, Caramoor raised $480,000 to support its mission.

Read the New York Times social page coverage of the Gala
 

 

 

An intimate opera salon performance with Metropolitan Opera star Angela Meade took place at the home of Patricia and Edward Falkenberg on Wednesday, May 11th. Attendees were treated to several lovely arias, accompanied by Caramoor’s Director of Opera Will Crutchfield, while enjoying the glorious Falkenberg home. Proceeds from this evening went to the Bel Canto at Caramoor and its Young Artists mentoring program.
 

 

 

 

A once-in-a-lifetime dinner, prepared by Two-star Michelin Chef Mathias Dahlgren, was held at the home of Peter and Kate Kend Saturday, May 7th. The renowned Swedish chef and his team prepared a multitude of courses, each one a unique experience of every sense, which were complimented with equally paired wines. Cuban Jazz pianist sensation Chuchito Valdés kicked-off of the evening with a flamboyant performance.

Thanks to our generous hosts, money raised from this evening support Caramoor’s year-round music and education programs.

 

 

 

Multi-award-winner Karen Oberlin starred in the Cabaret in the Music Room benefit, held on Saturday, April 30, which featured the music of lyricist Yip Harburg. Audience members were treated to such classics as Over the Rainbow, How are Things in Glocca Morra, and April in Paris. The evening raised necessary funds to support Caramoor’s mission and was a fantastic success.

Caramoor thanks Adela and Lawrence Elow for sharing their love of cabaret by generously underwriting this benefit evening.