Philadelphia Academy of Music and Philadelphia Orchestra Tribute Concert to Honor Legacy of Leonore Annenberg

Philadelphia Academy of Music and Philadelphia Orchestra Tribute Concert to Honor Legacy of Leonore Annenberg

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WHAT: Several of the nation's most notable philanthropists will gather in Philadelphia Thursday, to celebrate the life and legacy of one of their own -- and one of Philadelphia's revered daughters -- the incomparable Leonore Annenberg. In a special tribute to be held Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 4pm, the invitation-only event will not only honor the late Mrs. Annenberg's remarkable philanthropic contributions, but will hope to inspire the next generation of humanitarian and arts patrons to pick up her torch and continue her mission. Spearheaded by H. F. (Gerry) Lenfest, Chairman of the Leonore Annenberg Tribute Committee, the event will combine reflection, video and performances by The Philadelphia Orchestra under the leadership of Chief Conductor Charles Dutoit.

WHO: Participants include: The Honorable Arlin M. Adams, retired justice of the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; NBC's Andrea Mitchell; California Congressman David Drier (R-26); Julie Nixon Eisenhower; former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw; Lord Peter Carrington (representing Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II); Dr. Amy Gutmann, President, University of Pennsylvania; New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg; Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter; retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor; Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell;

WITH VIDEO TRIBUTES BY:

HRH Prince Charles, President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush; former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell,

   AND PERFORMANCES BY THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA WITH:   Opera legend Frederica von Stade  

Di Wu, concert pianist from the Curtis Institute of Music, with the Orchestra.

   WHEN: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24   4PM-5:30 PM   4PM CURTAIN    WHERE: ACADEMY OF MUSIC   BROAD & LOCUST STS   

DETAILS: Cameras MUST arrive no later than 3:40 to ensure access and set-up time.

Interviews will be possible between 2:30 and 3:30pm. For questions or access, or for the full Press Release on the Tribute, please call Nina Zucker Associates at 610.667.0706 or cell: 610.457.4387 or email at: nzapr@aol.com.

   CONTACTS:   Nina G. Zucker   Nina Zucker Associates   phone:  610.667.0706 / cell: 610.457.4387   e-mail:  nzapr@aol.com    Katherine Blodgett   Director of Public /Media Relations   phone: 215.893.1939   email: kblodgett@philorch.org    /PRNewswire  -- Sept. 23/  

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Source: Philadelphia Orchestra Association

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