The evening's color scheme—which appeared on its step-and-repeat—was gold, black, and white.
Photo: Sonja Garnitschnig
The gala honored 1,000 New World Symphony (N.W.S.) alumni. On the step-and-repeat, the names of all of those alumni comprised the N.W.S. logo.
Photo: Sonja Garnitschnig
The menu was printed on circular cards. Prepared by Thierry's Catering, courses included chilled watermelon gazpacho, bone-in Colorado lamb, and saffron-risotto cake. Dessert was a "chocolate piano cake" layered with clementine parfait.
Photo: Sonja Garnitschnig
Shiraz designed spring-like floral arrangements. Elements included moss, white phalaenopsis orchids, and green hydrangeas.
Photo: Sonja Garnitschnig
Additional decor included hanging floral installations made up of white flowers, moss, and driftwood.
Photo: Sonja Garnitschnig
Actor Malcolm McDowell served as the M.C. for the evening's concert. The concert featured performances from five New World Symphony alumni, as well as a surprise appearance from the symphony's co-founder and artistic director, Michael Tilson Thomas. The evening also featured entertainment from Michael Andrew and the Atomic Big Band.