The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Guild invites you to an evening of camaraderie and fine dining, featuring a musical performance by our guest artist, renowned pianist Sergei Babayan.
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Reception at 6:00 pm
Dinner and recital to follow
SMU Meadows School of the Arts
Black Tie Optional
Tickets from $250
Sponsorships from $350
DSO Guild Gala Vice Presidents: May Sebel and Linda Smith
Honorary Gala Chairs: Cece Smith and Ford Lacy
Sergei Babayan is one of the world's most admired pianists and regularly presents recitals at many of the world’s most prestigious venues including the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Carnegie Hall, London’s Wigmore Hall. Mr. Babayan also performs with the world's foremost orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra,
This season Babayan holds the Joel Estes Tate Endowed Chair in Piano at Southern Methodist University and is also Artist in Residence.
Sergei Babayan is a Deutsche Grammophon exclusive artist; his recent release 'Rachmaninoff' (DG 2020) was hailed by the international press as a groundbreaking recording and received numerous awards including BBC Recording of the Month.
Born in Armenia into a musical family, Babayan began his studies there and continued at the Moscow Conservatory. Following his first trip outside of the USSR in 1989, he won consecutive first prizes in several major international competitions including the Cleveland International Piano Competition and the Scottish International Piano Competition.
An American citizen, he lives in New York City.
About the DSO Guild
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Guild is a group of classical music lovers who are dedicated to deepening their knowledge and appreciation of classical music.
That is our bond. We are from all walks of life, know each other on a first name basis and greet one another at the Symphony, the Guild, and other musical events. Sharing the music we love with friends makes it a more meaningful experience.
The Guild presents five Luncheon and five Evening programs each season. Guild programs are generally small and intimate in nature, with plenty of chances to meet and speak directly with our guest musicians, composers, and conductors.
The Guild Gala supports both adult and youth music education efforts of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Thanks for your support!