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Tonight’s music includes an array of pieces by great composers of Russian history— from Mussorgsky’s familiar “Pictures at an Exhibition”; the heartbreaking Final Scene Duet from Tchaikovsky’s Onegin, and a grand finale of Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings in C Major. Whatever won- ders you take away from this fabulous evening, the true contentment you may derive from tonight is the knowledge that your donations will support scholarships for NEC’s dedicated, passionate students. Traditional Russian cuisine comprises of rich and hearty foods. This evening we are delighted to ofer a delicious menu of creative Russian cuisine for our culinary enjoyment. We are deeply appreciative to Badagoni Vineyards for generously donating fantastic wines to pair with each course of the meal. Grounded in the Republic of Georgia’s history in viticulture, the Badagoni winery has modernized their techniques and brought in wine experts from Italy to produce delicious as well as environmentally sound wines. We hope that you will enjoy them, in addition to a sampling of special wine crafed using ancient techniques in clay amphorae! We are also grateful to our many corporate sponsors, in particular, The Hamilton Compa- ny Charitable Foundation, Loews Foundation, Sunrise Erectors, and Ropes & Gray. We are delighted to welcome back Viking River Cruises, which is donating a 13-day Moscow to St. Petersburg “Waterway of the Tsars” cruise to our silent auction. As always, this event could not happen without the hard work and dedication of our wonder- ful Gala Committee. These individuals, many of whom have worked on countless past Feasts, guide us with their expertise in so many areas. To our new members, we thank you for the fresh ideas you have brought to the months of planning. Once again, to all our guests, please enjoy the evening and thank you for all your generosity in helping so many young musicians aspire to their dreams! Our Warmest Regards, Hope Lincoln Baker (Overseer), Deborah Bennett Elfers ’82 (Chair, Board of Overseers), Sibila Glöggler Korb (Overseer), and Margarita Rudyak (Overseer) A FEAST OF MUSIC 2017 | NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY 7 IN APPRECIATION NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY LEADERSHIP Thomas W. Novak, Interim President, Provost & Dean of the College Kennett F. Burnes, Chair, Board of Trustees Deborah Bennett Elfers ’82, Chair, Board of Overseers Joan H. Yogg, Trustee, Chair, Board of Visitors A FEAST OF MUSIC CO-CHAIRS Hope Lincoln Baker (Overseer) Deborah Bennett Elfers ’82, (Chair, Board of Overseers) Sibila Glöggler Korb (Overseer) Margarita Rudyak (Overseer) HONORARY CHAIR Igor Leonidovich Golubovskiy, Consul General of the Russian Federation in New York COMMITTEE MEMBERS Daniela Bedoni (Overseer) Barbara W. Glauber (Trustee) and Robert R. Glauber Thomas W. Blumenthal (Vice Chair and Treasurer, Deborah R. Hanley (Visitor) Board of Trustees) and Lisa A. Blumenthal Susan Knightly (College Parent) Joseph L. Bower (Life Trustee) and Elizabeth Potter Kelly Lora Kennett F. Burnes (Chair, Board of Trustees) and Albert Lynch Barbara Burnes Harold I. Pratt (Life Trustee) and Frances Pratt Cynthia Cadwalader Ute Prevost Doreen Donovan Corkin Linda Ross (Overseer) Suki de Bragança (Trustee) Katie Schuller-Bleakie (Life Overseer) Peggy Dray (Fairmont Copley Plaza) Deborah L. Smith (Overseer) Thomas A. Erickson (Overseer) Christina Townsend (Visitor) Uzo Erlingsson (Overseer) Frances B. Wilmerding (Trustee) 8 A FEAST OF MUSIC 2017 | NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY SPECIAL THANKS WINE SPONSORS Badagoni Wines Pure Italian Vinolytics TABLE PATRONS Hope Lincoln Baker Thomas W. Novak Thomas W. and Lisa A. Blumenthal Harold I. and Frances G. Pratt Suki and Miguel de Bragança Patrick and Ute Prevost Kennett F. and Barbara Burnes Margarita Rudyak Deborah B. and William Elfers David W. Scudder ‘03 hon. D.M. and Uzo and Erik Erlingsson Marie Louise Scudder Timothy W. Fulham and Lise M. Olney Michael and Susan Thonis Bruce M. Hauben and Joyce Brinton Tishman Construction Joan Bennett Kennedy Frances B. and Patrick Wilmerding Justin R. and LeAnn Lindsey Thomas B. McGrath and Sandra J. Medallis CORPORATE SUPPORTERS Virtuoso Corporate Partner Guardian Security & Protection The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation N.B. Kenney Mechanical Contractors Impresario Corporate Partners M.L. McDonald Sales Company, LLC Aramark Higher Education NFP Loews Foundation Nutter McClennen & Fish, LLP Ropes & Gray LLP M. Steinert & Sons Sunrise Erectors Incorporated Wessling Architects Tishman Construction Corporate Donors, Advertisers, and Ovation Corporate Partners In-Kind Sponsors Ann Beha Architects A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Companies H. Carr & Sons AM/PM Facility Services Century Bank Be Our Guest Sullivan & McLaughlin Companies Best Bees A Feast of Music Corporate Sponsors Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Atlantic Power & Light Boston Air Corporation Bernstein Private Wealth Management Boston Early Music Festival Business Interiors Floor Covering Boston Lyric Opera Colliers International | Boston Boston Symphony Orchestra Eastern Insurance Group LLC Boston University Metropolitan College and Chubb Personal Insurance Bowline Construction Gensler Brasserie Jo A FEAST OF MUSIC 2017 | NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY 9 SPECIAL THANKS Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. Narlee Design Collegiate Press NER Construction Management The Colonnade Hotel New Venture Media Group Commonwealth Plumbing Corporation Ofice Solutions Convergint Technologies Phoenix Bay State Construction Company CRJA – IBI Group Reuning & Son Violins Deloitte Cheryl Richards Photography Fernando DeOliveira RSM The Fairmont Copley Plaza S&F Concrete Contractors Genuine, LLC Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local 17 Heritage Museums Shawmut Design and Construction HUB International SOS Corp. Construction Services International Association of Iron Workers Local 7 St. Petersburg Café JK Glass Supreme Industrial Products Kirkegaard Associates TIAA LeMessurier Viking River Cruises Marshall Roofing & Sheet Metal Company The Welch Corporation McAdam Painting Company YMCA of Greater Boston McPhail Associates, Inc. Mount Auburn Hospital SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPEAL Joseph F. Ajemian William and Claire Musto Analog Devices Janet and Dave Ofensend Taylor and Willa Bodman Christopher Pape The Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Foundation Henry E. and Dianne H. Russell Sally and William G. Coughlin Wendy Shattuck ‘75 and Samuel Plimpton, Sr. James W. Dabney The Joanne L. Shrontz Family Foundation Wayne C. Davis and Ann Merrifield Vivian K. and Lionel B. Spiro Peter G. and Ellen P. Fallon Prudence L. Steiner Patricia Gercik Arthur G. Stolow Barbara W. and Robert G. Glauber The Baupost Group L.L.C. John Grayson Doris Yafe Sylvia E. Green Barbara and Amos Hostetter George and Elisabeth Ireland Paul and Dorrie LaFerriere Lisa and James Mooney 10 A FEAST OF MUSIC 2017 | NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY SPECIAL THANKS APPLAUSE Jim Anderson Jef Erickson Sarah Manoog Nicole Appet Tom Erickson Merida Marquez Bob Asmar Chris M. Erikson Bob Marshall Ann Beha Kathleen Fay Dan McAdam