Palm Beach Symphony Members Kick-Off the 2025-2026 Season

Palm Beach Symphony Members Kick-Off the 2025-2026 Season

Members only reception at Club Colette graciously underwritten by PNC Private Bank

West Palm Beach, Fla. (December 4, 2025) – Palm Beach Symphony members were treated to a preview of the 2025-2026 Season during a cocktail reception at the beautiful Club Colette, generously underwritten by PNC Private Bank.

“Once again this year, audiences will be enthralled by the incredible musicians that we are bringing to the stage,” said Palm Beach Symphony Board Chair James R. Borynack, who addressed guests at the reception. “I am so proud of our members, board, donors, supporters, Music Director Gerard Schwarz, our musicians and staff for their stewardship in bringing to life our mission to engage, educate and entertain the community through live orchestral music performances.”

Guests were treated to an overview of the impressive upcoming season led by Palm Beach Symphony’s incomparable Maestro Schwarz, who provided a preview of the 2025-2026 season. “The season’s theme is passion, power and premiere,” said Schwarz, “We’re also celebrating the 250th birthday of the nation by featuring the works of American composers, sprinkled throughout this season’s repertoire.”

Featured in the 2025-2026 Masterworks Series are guest pianists Shelly Berg, Misha Dichter, Simon Trpceski and Emanuel Ax, cellist Alisa Weilerstein and violinist Vadim Repin during the six-concert season from November through May at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

“The 2025-2026 season carries tremendous momentum as Palm Beach Symphony continues to grow in audience, impact and artistic excellence and that is because of our generous donors and sponsors,” said David McClymont, Palm Beach Symphony CEO, who also recognized Senior Vice President & Market Leader of PNC Private Bank Kelly Wathen and PNC Bank for their partnership and community support.

McClymont also provided an overview of the Symphony’s impressive community accomplishments throughout last year that included reaching more than 90,000 students through educational initiatives and a record year for the Instrument Donation Program, supported by the Todd Barron Instrument Donation Fund, which provides students in need with instruments and accessories.

Mr. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui, President and COO of FINDLAY Galleries, graciously hosted an intimate private dinner for Palm Beach Symphony’s major donors at Club Colette immediately following the members-only reception. Guests were treated to an exquisite four-course meal and seated at beautifully appointed tables, elegantly designed by the club’s renowned director, Roberto, and his team.

Those attending the kick-off reception included Berta Alberico, Carol Baxter, Dr. Hans and Barbara Bergstrom, JoAnne Berkow, Edith Bjork, Cathie Black and Tom Harvey, Kathleen Bleznak, Thomas Boland, James R. Borynack and Mr. Adolfo Zaralegui, Sheryne and Richard Brekus, Nancy Brown, Vanessa and William H. Brown Jr., Carol and Thomas Bruce, Sophia and Emmanuel Burnichon, Alfonso Muiña       Camiñas, Nannette Cassidy, Vera Chapman, Amy and John T. Collins, Maude Cook, Angela Cortesio, Thomas D'Agostino, Jr. and Danielle Rollins, Julie and Todd Dahlstrom, Mary and Will Demory, Margaret Donnelley, Janet Ellis, Steven Everett , Diane and Dr. Richard L. Farber, Teresa and John J. Ford, Kem and Bill Frick, Jamie Germaine, Barbara Gilbert, Arlette Gordon, Janet Gusman, Denis      Hanrahan, Caroline Harless, Dr. Gina Harris, Debora Hartman, Carol and Joseph Andrew Hays, John Herrick, Dr. Peter Heydon, Lisa Huertas, Cathy Jacobson, Ray K. Farris, Lawrence Kaplan and Bart Halpern, Dr. Aban and Dr. Percy Kavasmaneck, Dr. Marjorie Kihn, Wynn Laffey, Patricia Lambrecht, Stephanie            Lefes, Syndie Levien and David Hess, Robert Lewis and Janet Soderberg, Mary Bryant McCourt, Marietta Muiña McNulty, Geri and Frank Morrow, David          Moscow and Linda Klein, Melissa Mulvaney, Jennifer Nawrocki, Kitty Omura, Ximena Pacheco-Veliz, Lois Pope and Bill Porter, Juan and Shanon Pretel, Ari Rifkin, Dr. Martha Rodriguez and Dr. Jesus Perez-Mendez, Mary Lynn Rogers, Esther Rosenberg Simon and David Simon, Ronald Rosenfeld, David Sarama and Daniel Drennen, Gudrun Sawerthal, Michele Schimmel and Michael Rourke, Charles Schmidt, Jody and Maestro Gerard Schwarz, Florence Seiler, Sherri Stephenson, Nancy Stone, Bruce Trent and Claudia Boston, Jim Verrant, Lady Susan Willis-Reickert and Erick Reickert, Erika and Adam Wolek, Susan and Bob Wright, Judith Zerfoss, and Kelly Wathen.

ABOUT PALM BEACH SYMPHONY

Palm Beach Symphony is South Florida’s premier orchestra known for its diverse repertoire and commitment to community. Founded in 1974, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization adheres to a mission of engaging, educating, and entertaining the greater community of the Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring orchestral music. The orchestra is celebrated for delivering spirited performances by first-rate musicians and distinguished guest artists. Recognized by The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County with a 2020 Muse Award for Outstanding Community Engagement, Palm Beach Symphony continues to expand its education and community outreach programs with children’s concerts, student coaching sessions and master classes, instrument donations and free public concerts that have reached more than 90,000 students in recent years. For more information, visit www.palmbeachsymphony.org.

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