New World Symphony: Maestro’s Circle Dinner
New World Symphony’s most generous supporters –members of the exclusive Maestro’s Circle Society– gathered at the W South Beach for cocktails and a scrumptious dinner, accompanied by a brass quintet of NWS Fellows playing Duke Ellington. Sponsored by W South Beach Hotel and Residences and Alfred Karram Jr. (AKJ) Design Concepts, and hosted by NWS’ illustrious Artistic Director Michael Tilson Thomas, the evening celebrated music, philanthropy and the organization’s brilliant future. Following the dinner, everyone gathered in the cocktail reception area for dessert and socializing. Distinguished guests included Howard Frank, Robert and Dede Moss, Neisen and Ana Kasdin, Alfred Karram Jr. and Vanessa Dadaglio, Alan and Diane Lieberman, Edward Manno Shumsky and Susan Kronick, Paola Rengifo and Marcelo Paladini, Louis Aguirre, Mitch and Elizabeth Taylor, Katy Stoka, Harvey Daniels, Bruce and Tracey Berkowitz, Tony Cho and Ximena Castillo, Giampiero and Benedetta DiPersia, Tatyana Silva, Vanessa Goodis and Matthew Rogge and others.