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Chamber Music Society of St. Louis presents our Vintage Gala, celebrating Maestro Leonard Slatkin’s 80th Birthday and our milestone 15th Anniversary Season. Special guests include internationally renowned pianist Olga Kern, violinist Cho-Liang Lin and Baseball Hall of Fame Legend Ozzie Smith.Sheldon Concert Hall, Monday, September 9, 2024 VIP’s : PLEASE READ “A NOTE FROM VINTAGE GALA EVENT CHAIR MIRAN HALEN” 1 VIP Gala Ticket Package  $275.00 Your name listed in program as VIPVIP package for the event includes:Valet Parking6:00 pm Pre-Concert Cocktails7:00 pm “Vintage” Concert, VIP seatingDinner, provided by Butler’s Pantry Read More: MEDIA by Chris King, St. Louis American by Ashley Klein, Ladue News by Stephanie Wallace, Town & Style The Silent Auction is open! Register and make your bid now! READ MORE about the Silent Auction here.Powered by Givebutter Noémi K. Neidorff, Presenting Sponsor Mary Strauss, Thomas and Carol Voss, Honorary ChairsMiran Halen, Event ChairBecky Domyan and Amalia Pfannenstiel, Co-ChairsJasmine Huda, EmceeSpecial Appearance by Baseball Hall of Fame Legend Ozzie Smith, “The Wizard” Ariel Premium Supply, Artist Sponsor Our Kick-off Event for the Gala Event Host Committee was May 16. Click HERE to view Kickoff photos. 7:00 CONCERT PROGRAM Rachmaninoff- 3 PiecesMoment Musical #4 in e minor, Op.16Etude-tableaux, Op.33 No. 8 (No. 7 in modern edition) in g minorPolichinelle in f# minor, Op. 3 No. 4Gershwin–Three Preludes for PianoGershwin- “Fascinating Rhythm”Olga Kern, Piano Elgar- Chanson de MatinBrahms-  S.A.E. Sonata in c minor, WoO 2 (Scherzo)Lukas Foss- Three American Pieces (‘Composer’s Holiday’)Cho-Liang Lin, ViolinOlga Kern, Piano Brahms-Piano Quintet in f minor, Op. 34 (Scherzo)Olga Kern, PianoCho-Liang Lin, ViolinXiaoxiao Qiang, ViolinSusan Gordon, ViolaBjorn Ranheim, Cello Gala Sponsor Levels and Recognition 1 VIP Gala Ticket Package  $275.00 Your name listed in program as VIPVIP package for the event includes:Valet Parking6:00 pm Pre-Concert Cocktails7:00 pm “Vintage” Concert, VIP seatingDinner, provided by Butler’s Pantry Concertante $20,000 • Up to 16 Complimentary Gala Tickets with VIP Concert Seating(Two Full Tables)• Two complimentary tickets to September 7 “Evening with Maestro and The Wizard”• Logo on gala webpage• Logo in gala program• Logo on preconcert slides during pre- and post-concert receptions Anniversary $15,000 • 8 Complimentary Gala Tickets with VIP Concert Seating(Full Table)• Two complimentary tickets to September 7 “Evening with Maestro and The Wizard”• Logo on gala webpage• Logo in gala program• Logo on preconcert slides during pre- and post-concert receptions Vintage $10,000 • 6 Complimentary Gala Tickets with VIP concert seating• Logo on gala webpage• Logo in gala program• Logo on preconcert slides during pre- and post-concert receptions Classic $5,000 • 4 Complimentary Gala Tickets with VIP concert seating• Logo on gala webpage• Logo in gala program Bonus Sponsor OpportunitiesGala Video Presentation $2,500 • 2 Complimentary Gala Tickets with VIP concert seating• Recognition in video credits as sponsor September 7 “Evening with Maestro and The Wizard” at Private Home $2,500 •  Cocktail Reception with Maestro Leonard Slatkin and St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Legend Ozzie Smith in Private Residence•  Catered by Butler’s Pantry(Concertante and Anniversary Sponsor receives 2 complimentary tickets) Gala Form- Order by MailRecognition in key gala materials, invitation, select social media posts, and “Thank you” announcement from the stage.All sponsorship levels include an invitation for 2 to any 2024-25 CMSSL concert. DONATE with a tax-deductible gift, if you cannot attend CONCERT ONLY tickets may be purchased through MetroTix.(click on the image below to purchase concert-only tickets) Your support of the Vintage Gala enables our continued commitment to the St. Louis community through extraordinary concerts, creative collaborations, and impactful education programs. Thank you so much for your support as we look to the next 15 years—together! Only the best things that last through time can be called Vintage. Our programs endeavor to inspire and enchant audiences with chamber music performed in our signature cabaret-style. We also offer unique education opportunities with a Master Class Series, serving students from more than 30 area schools, and our Rader Young Artist Program, which has nurtured exceptional student performers in St. Louis for more than a decade. Internationally acclaimed conductor Leonard Slatkin is active as a composer, author, and educator. A Chamber Music Society of St. Louis Board Member since our founding, he leads an ensemble annually at concerts and serves as an inspiration for CMSSL and our musicians. Pianist Olga Kern is recognized as one of her generation’s greatest artists. With her vivid stage presence, passionatelyconfident musicianship, and extraordinary technique, this striking pianist continues to captivate fans and critics alike. Since his debut as soloist with Zubin Mehta and the New York Philharmonic, Taiwanese violinist Cho-Liang Lin has performed with virtually every major orchestra in the world. A devoted chamber musician and educator, Mr. Lin founded the Taipei Music Academy & Festival and currently serves on the faculties of The Julliard School and Rice University. CMSSL is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation.For tax deductible information, please consult your tax professional. An IRS advisory letter is available upon request.