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Call or Email your entrée selection to Kimberly Ely by Sunday, January 7!

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Menu

Passed Hors d’oeuvres

Fig Jam & Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Almond-Stuffed Date in Bacon with a Riesling Orange Garnish
Salmon Mousse Cucumber with Dill and Capers

 

Rocket Salad

A symphony of Arugula adorned with Pomegranate Jewels, Whipped Goat Cheese, Finely Diced Granny Smith Apples, and Delicately Shaved Red Onions. Drizzled with a Citrus-Riesling Vinaigrette

Entrée

Choice of:

Braised Short Ribs in a Rosemary Demi-Glace

Tenderly Braised Short Ribs bathed in a fragrant Rosemary Demi-Glace Served with Petite Roasted Potatoes and Butter Haricots Verts

Or

Frenched Breast of Chicken

Elegantly prepared Frenched Breast of Chicken resting on a bed of Whipped Garlic and Chive Potatoes, complemented with Haricots Verts and a rich Au Jus

Or

Rosemary and Garlic Infused Cauliflower Steak

A contemporary twist on Cauliflower Steak infused with Rosemary and Garlic with a smooth Pomme Purée and Butter Haricots Verts

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Dessert

A delicate Lemon Sponge Cake topped with a zesty Lemon Curd and garnished with a Pistachio Sprinkle

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Coffee Service

Maestro Award Honoree - Shirley Chann

This season we are thrilled to present Shirley Chann with the Maestro’s Award at the PRIMO24 Gala in January—a recognition she richly deserves. As a champion and ambassador for the arts across Arizona, Shirley has sponsored countless TSO performances and artists. This season she is sponsoring the return of highly esteemed guest conductor Keitaro Harada to lead the Ravel and Dvořák concert in November and TSO principal trumpet Hayato Tanaka’s performance of the Tamberg Trumpet Concerto No. 1 during the Masterworks concert in February. Though Shirley’s passion for music is very apparent, what moves her are the artists and musicians themselves. She always takes time to meet and get to know every TSO musician.

“Since Shirley was a child, her parents cultivated a love of music in her.  Earl loved art.  Shirley loved music.  When asked why she never had children, the answer was “every musician is my child “.. she wants the sound of music to be available for everyone.  She is generous in the giving of money, time and spirit.  I am proud to call her FRIEND.”

– Dr. Lori Mackstaller

She has also helped to advance the arts community in Tucson by serving on many boards including The University of Arizona School of Music, Arizona Public Media, UAPresents, Pima Community College Foundation, Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, The Stonewall Foundation, and the Grand Canyon Music Festival. She also served as a national trustee of the National Symphony Orchestra and as a commission member of the Arizona Commission on the Arts.

In September of 2016, Shirley’s friends established the Chann Endowment for Artistic Excellence, kicking off the fund with an exceptional performance by pianist Joyce Yang. The goal of the endowment is to bring aspiring young artists to perform with the TSO, and Shirley herself continues to sponsor artists so that the endowment can grow.

Thank you for all you do Shirley!  You inspire us.

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Thank You To Our Sponsors

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

Maestro’s Table Sponsor

Michael and Elena Patterson

Concertmaster’s Table Sponsor

Cecile Follansbee and Robert Fritz

President’s Table Sponsor

Shirley Chann

VIP Cocktail Hour Sponsor

Media Sponsor

Principal Table Sponsors

Andrea and Harry Crane

Carol des Cognets

 

Performance Sponsor

Dr. Karen Bahnick

 

Angel Sponsors

Michael and Kay Anderson

Mary Lou Aries

Drs. Thomas Elliott and Cindy Rankin-Elliott

Barbara Farmilant

Mary Jo Ghory with Sandra B. Um and Jonathan L. Pinkney

Louise Glasser with Sandra Maxfield

Adrienne Knoll Utley

Jim and Vivian Schwab

Jeannette Segel

Tucson Symphony Orchestra League

John and Jody Williams

Encore Co-Sponsors

Michael S. Bylsma

Ms. Charlotte Hanson

Dr. Alan Levenson and Rachael K. Goldwyn

Dr. Lori Mackstaller

Joan Person

Ann Redding

Minna Shah

Harriet Silverman

 

Angel Patrons

John Burcher

Bonnie Kampa and Randy Richardson

Corporate Sponsors