Fall 2023 Gala Featuring Itzhak Perlman In Recital

Join us to commemorate year twenty-three of the Ridgefield Playhouse, at our celebratory Fall Gala featuring the legendary Itzhak Perlman in recital with Rohan De Silva. Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy for making music.

Having performed with every major orchestra and at concert halls around the globe, Mr. Perlman was granted a Presidential Medal of Freedom – the Nation’s highest civilian honor – by President Obama in 2015, a Kennedy Center Honor in 2003, a National Medal of Arts by President Clinton in 2000, and a Medal of Liberty by President Reagan in 1986. Mr. Perlman has been honored with 16 Grammy Awards, four Emmy Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Genesis Prize. For this special in recital performance, he will be accompanied by Juilliard trained pianist, Rohan De Silva, who previously won the Best Accompanist special prize at the ninth International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, and currently serves on the faculty at Juilliard.

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Prime Benefactors: Daniela Sikora & Keitha Kinne, Rudy Ruggles, Anonymous
Benefactors: Ann & Steve Carlson, Deb & Dan De Clercq, Elizabeth Murray Ellis, Barbara Simkins & Natacha Friedman, The Shahid & Groves Families, The Greene & Hersh Families, Lillian Kraemer, Andrew Martin-Weber & Beejan Land, George Landegger, Jerry & Erika Lewis/Westchester Automated Gate, M&T Bank, The Mucchetti Family, Northern Trust, The Stockel & Rabinowitz Families, The Sauer Family, Becky & Matt Sawtelle, Lisa & Michael Shinall, Rachel & Joe Sondheimer, Darlene & Paul Ottolini, Joanne & John Patrick
Gala Supporters: Caroline & Rommin Adl, Janice Elsesser & Mark Baker, Dr. & Mrs. John H. Crow, Diane & Anthony Dalessio, Carolyn & Jon Hageman, Beth & Dan O’Brien, Donna & Tony Pagano, Theresa & John Santoro
Additional Support By: À Table, Durants Party Rentals, Good Hope Farm, Moet & Chandon

Please note that while performance-only tickets are sold out, Gala Benefactor packages are still available. Benefactor ticket holders’ evening begins at 5pm and includes a Cocktail Hour followed by a Seated Gala Dinner featuring music by an elegant String Trio from the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra. The Gala concludes with remarks from the managing directors and a live auction featuring one-of-a-kind items. You will then be escorted to your VIP seats for the performance portion of the evening, starting at 8pm. For details on Benefactor levels and benefits, or to purchase Benefactor tickets, click here.