You’re Invited O F S I H O O U U S T T R O I N V UNITEDCelebrating the KINGDOM2017 GALA CONCERT & DINNER The Board of Directors of Virtuosi of Houston HONORARY CHAIRMEN, Margaret Alkek Williams and Monzer Hourani CHAIRMEN, Donna & Tony Vallone and Staci & Dr. Quang Henderson Music Program and ADVISORY CHAIRMEN, Zarine & Dr. Meherwan P. Boyce National Anthem of the United Kingdom The British are Coming! of Great Britain & Northern Ireland arr. Robert Nelson (b. 1941) cordially invite you to (“God Save the Queen”) I. The Who: Overture to Tommy (Townshend) National Anthem of the United States II. The Moody Blues: Nights in White of America Satin (Hayward) Francis Scott Key (1779–1843) III. The Rolling Stones: Brown Sugar (Jagger/Richardson) UNITEDCelebrating KINGDOM the Pineapple Poll: Suite from the Ballet 2017 GALA CONCERT & DINNER Sir Arthur Sullivan (1842–1900) A Beatles Symphony arr. Charles Mackerras arr. Robert Nelson Saturday, May 13, 2017 I. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band The Planets ROYAL SONESTA HOTEL II. With a Little Help from My Friends Gustav Holst (1874–1934) Houston, Texas III. She’s Leaving Home IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity IV. Eleanor Rigby 6pm to 7pm | Silent Auction & Cocktails 7pm to 10pm | Dinner & Concert V. Ticket to Ride London Suite HONORING Eric Coates (1886–1957) I. Covent Garden (Tarentelle) and II. Westminster (Meditation) Margaret Alkek Williams Monzer Hourani III. Knightsbridge (March) The favor of a reply is requested by May 1, 2017. | 713.807.0888 or [email protected] Blackt tie | Valet parking Menu HORS D'OEUVRES Mini Fish ‘n Chips Welsh Rarebit Scottish Salmon Aubergine on toast APPETIZER Prawns in Marie Rose sauce accompanied by arugula and pearl tomatoes dredged with Cointreau vinaigrette ENTRÉE Beef Wellington enhanced with green peas and mashed potatoes Assorted rolls and butter FINALE Chocolate Crown accompanied by Bread Pudding with brandy Coffee and Cognac.