Yannick makes his Philadelphia Orchestra debut during the 2012 Opening Night Concert and Gala
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<p>Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest (left) with Philadelphia Orchestra CEO Allison Vulgamore and Don Fox (Photo courtesy of Jessica Griffin)</p>
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<p>New Jersey radio personality Jerry Blavet (left) with Caroline and Sidney Kimmel, after whom the building is named (Photo courtesy of Jessica Griffin)</p>
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<p>Philadelphia Orchestra Chairman Richard Worley (center) and Orchestra CEO Allison Vulgamore applaud Concertmaster David Kim, as he receives this year's Philadelphia Orchestra Award. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Griffin)</p>
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<p>Regina Pakradooni, vice president of the Orchestra's Ad Hoc Committees and Special Functions (left) and Orchestra board member Ramona Vosbikian, chairman of the Volunteer Education Committee (Photo courtesy of Jessica Griffin)</p>
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<p>Philadelphia Orchestra Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin (far right) talking with Sheila Platt (left) and Orchestra CEO Allison Vulgamore (Photo courtesy of Jessica Griffin)</p>
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<p>Yannick Nezet-Sequin conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra in his first concert as the new music director at the Orchestra's Opening Night Concert Oct. 18 at the Kimmel Center (Photo courtesy of Jessica Griffin)</p>
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<p>Yannick Nezet-Seguin (center) shares a post-concert moment with soprano Renee Fleming and Opening Night Co-chairs Osagie Imasogie (left) and Priscilla Holmes (Photo courtesy of Jessica Griffin)</p>
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<p>Stephanie Brandow, president of the Orchestra's Volunteer Committees and her husband Dr. Kirk Brandow (Photo courtesy of Jessica Griffin)</p>
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Amid much excitement and anticipation, Canadian conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin made his debut as the music director of the Philadelphia Orchestra during its Opening Night Concert and Gala, held Oct. 18 at the Kimmel Center. The black-tie evening, co-chaired by Priscilla Holmes and Osagie Imasogie, began with a benefactor reception at the Kimmel’s Perelman Theater.
Before the start of the concert, the orchestra received a standing ovation as orchestra president Allison Vulgamore announced their entrance onto the bare stage. The Philadelphia Orchestra Award, presented by orchestra chair Richard Worley, was given this year to the entire orchestra. Concertmaster David Kim accepted the award on behalf of the musicians.
Opera star Renee Fleming performed at the Gala Concert, which featured Ravel’s Sheherazade, Brahms’s Symphony No. 4, and Strauss’s Mein Elemer! from Arabella.
Following the concert, the evening’s 700 guests enjoyed dinner prepared by Garces Catering’s Garces at the Kimmel. Dinner began with a trio plate of zucchini, roasted cauliflower and bacon-wrapped dates followed by a center cut filet and a coffee mousse with a chocolate and orange flavored ganache covering for dessert.