THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Honorary Committee

Jan and Steve Oliva

Nancy Lematta

Dr. Michael Liu and Nien-Wei Hsiao

Ken and Dean Kirn Foundation

Ed Pavone and Charlene Hiss

We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals and businesses for their sponsorships.

In Recognition

Auctioneer .............................................. Misty Marquam, Marquam Auction Agency

Master of Ceremonies ......................... Victoria Tullett, VSO Board of Directors Chair

Guests of Honor ................................... Maestro Salvador Brotons & Orli Shaham, internationally renowned piano virtuoso

Guest Presenters ................................... Suzanne Nance, All Classical Portland & Steve Bass, CEO of Oregon Public Broadcasting

Audio/video ............................................ The AV Dept.

Photographer ......................................... Paul Quackenbush

MUSICCELEBRATION

VA N C O U V E R

R E S I L I E N C Y T H RO U G H T H E A RT S

GALA

MUSIC PROGRAM

Special thanks to The Maestro’s Trio (Dr. Michael Liu, piano; Jeong Yoon Lee, violin; Jonah Thomas, cello) for providing music during the reception.

1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Quintet for Piano and Winds in E Flat Major, Movement III (Rondo Allegretto)

Orli Shaham, PianoIgor Shakhman, ClarinetAlan Juza, OboeMargaret McShea, BassoonDan Partridge, Horn

2. Frédéric Chopin - Ballade No. 3 in A flat major, Op. 47

Orli Shaham, Piano

3. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - Flight of the Bumblebee, arrangement for Oboe and Piano

Ben Price, 2019 Young Artist Winner, OboeDr. Michael Liu, Piano

4. Reena Esmail - Piano Trio: Movement III

Orli Shaham, PianoEva Richey, ViolinDieter Ratzlaf, Cello

5. Antonín Dvořák - Piano Quintet No. 2, Op. 81, Movement III (Scherzo)

Orli Shaham, PianoEva Richey, ViolinStephen Shepherd, ViolinAngelika Furtwangler, ViolaDieter Ratzlaf, Cello

6. Eric Ewazen - Ballade, Pastorale, and Dance, Movement III (Dance)

Orli Shaham, PianoRachel Rencher, FluteDan Partridge, Horn

5:00pm - 5:45pm Registration

No Host Bar

Live music

5:45pm - 6:30pm Dinner

6:30pm Program Begins

Special Performances

Video Presentation

Paddle Raise

Online Auction

8:00pm Check-out Begins

AUCTION & PADDLE RAISE RULES

RegistrationPlease check in at the registration desk to secure your bidding number. Only assigned bid numbers will be honored during the paddle raise.

Online Auction The online auction opens Friday, September 17 at 12:00pm PDT and will stay open until Wednesday, September 22 at 11:59pm PDT. All auction bidding will take place online on the VSO’s auction website here: https://tvso2021.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse. All five auction packages will be available to bid on until September 22 at 11:59pm PDT. Each winner will be notified on Thursday, September 23. Cards will not be charged until winners have been notified.

All dates, times, and experiences for each auction package are flexible and can be rescheduled if needed due to COVID-19 guidelines.

Per IRS regulations, the amount paid for any auction item in excess of retail value is tax

deductible. The VSO is a non-profit organization, which has been awarded 501(c)(3) status by the IRS. Please check with your tax consultant if you have any questions.

If you would like to make a bid on an auction package and are having trouble with the website, staff are here to help you! You can also call the VSO office at 360-735-7278 or email us at thevso@vancouversymphony.org.

Paddle Raise Paddle Raise levels range from $10,000 - $100. The auctioneer will spend about five minutes on each level. Please hold up your bid card at the level you would like to give at to signify your donation. Cards will not be charged until Monday, September 20.

If you need any help making a donation during the paddle raise, staff will be around the room and available to help you! You may also email Rachael Evans at development@vancouversymphony.org.

EVENT PROGRAM

AUCTION ITEMS

NEW YORK EXPERIENCE A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Receive two tickets to the Metropolitan Opera’s Grammy-winning production of Porgy & Bess on Saturday, November 13, 2021. These two tickets will be in the outstanding Parterre Center section in the beautiful Metropolitan Opera House. You and a guest will also receive VIP access and a private tour from award-winning Porgy & Bess Conductor David Robertson.

Start your trip off right at the Michelin-starred restaurant Loi Estiatorio where you will receive dinner for two, a gift bag from the restaurant, and visit with world-famous Chef Maria Loi.

Enjoy your stay in New York at the historic Hotel Beacon where you and a guest will savor a luxurious 2-night stay in the Upper West Side. Hotel Beacon is often referred to as the “jewel of the Upper West Side” and remains one of the few places in Manhattan where you can enjoy spacious rooms.

SEATTLE EXPERIENCE Looking to take a local trip? Enjoy a VIP experience with the Seattle Symphony! Receive the best tickets in the house to any Seattle Symphony performance during the 2021-2022 season. You and a guest will enjoy tickets and seating in the President’s Box in the beautiful Benaroya Hall hosted by Seattle Symphony President & CEO Krishna Thiagarajan. Your tickets will also include access to the elegant Norcliffe Founders Room Lounge which includes chocolates, coffee, and wine.

Enjoy your stay with incredible dining and entertainment in Seattle, including four tickets to the historic Seattle Museum of Flight and four tickets to the iconic Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum featuring the work of award-winning artist Dale Chihuly. Two guests can pick one of three restaurants where they will receive a special $100 gift certificate for lunch or dinner.

Your visit in Seattle will be complete with a deluxe one-night stay for two guests at the famous Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle. The Fairmont Olympic Hotel has luxurious rooms and world-class dining making the hotel a popular destination for celebrities, royalty, politicians, and artists.

BARCELONA EXPERIENCE A VSO Gala favorite! Enjoy a luxurious six-night stay in Costa Brava, Spain in the picturesque vacation home of Maestro Salvador Brotons and Dr. Melissa Brotons. Enjoy lunch upon arrival and beautiful tours around the Mediterranean Sea led by our very own Maestro Brotons. You and a guest will savor the many wonders of Costa Brava, and your flight will include two travel care packages to get you safely to Barcelona.

O’AHU EXPERIENCE If you enjoy authentic, non-touristy destinations, then this package is for you! This vacation condo is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit on the 7th floor overlooking incredible views of Pokai Bay on the island of O’ahu. The condo is equipped with a full kitchen, 4 balconies, and breathtaking views of the ocean. This vacation home is perfect for outdoor excursions - the beach is located across the street and the bay is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, and there is hiking nearby. Guests and locals often see turtles right in the bay!

Less than 45 minutes away from Honolulu, savor incredible dining experiences on O’ahu and enjoy two tickets to the Honolulu Museum of Art. Two guests can pick one of four restaurants where they will receive a special $100 gift certificate for lunch or dinner (all in Honolulu).

LOS ANGELES EXPERIENCE Enjoy a personalized experience with LA Philharmonic’s Principal Trombonist David Rejano! You and a guest will enjoy VIP tickets to a performance during the LA Phil’s 2021-2022 season and backstage access with David Rejano. You and a guest will receive a VIP tour of Frank Gehry’s iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall, which is an internationally recognized architectural landmark and one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world.

Guests will also enjoy outstanding lodging and dining in beautiful downtown Los Angeles. Two people will enjoy a luxurious 2-night stay at the beautiful Omni Hotel Los Angeles with many outstanding accommodations. Two guests can also pick one of four restaurants where they will receive a special $150 gift certificate for lunch or dinner.

THANK YOU!VolunteersNien-Wei HsiaoAmey LaudBarbara ComanJoe GalanteSandy HoytAnthony HoWill JohnsonRon Christopher

Wine DonorBurnt Bridge Cellars

Auction DonorsDavid Robertson and Orli Shaham

Deborah GrausmanLoi Estiatorio and Chef Maria LoiHotel BeaconRachael EvansFriends of the VSOMaestro Salvador Brotons and Dr. Melissa BrotonsThe Seattle SymphonyThe Seattle Museum of FlightThe Chihuly Garden and Glass MuseumThe Fairmont Olympic HotelDonna Egan

The Honolulu Museum of ArtDavid Rejano and the LA PhilharmonicThe Omni Hotel Los Angeles

Special ThanksGeranium Lake FlowersEncoreKristin SmithPaul Quackenbush Photography

OUR MISSION

To enhance the quality of life in Southwest Washington by providing symphony music of the highest caliber in live performances and through music education in schools, concert halls and throughout the community.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Victoria Tullett, Board Chair

Directors

Ann BardackeDavid Bloom, MDTammy Bloom, MDPaul ChristensenWill Kitchen

Tim KraftAmey LaudMichael C. Liu, MDSteve McCarthyCarol Van NattaDavid Smith, MDScott Winks, Board LiaisonBarbara Coman, Friends of The VSO Chair

STAFF

Dr. Salvador Brotons, Music Director and ConductorIgor Shakhman, Executive Director

Rachael Evans, Development DirectorAshley Johnson, Communications and Media ManagerKyla Morris, Executive Office Assistant