This Saturday, May 4 at 6PM: The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Lifetime Achievement Award Gala Honoring Grammy & Academy Award-Winning Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee Burt Bacharach

    PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 01, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- WHAT: The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, a founding resident company of The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, presents its 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award Gala honoring one of the most-awarded and successful composers for six decades, Burt Bacharach. This black tie event will begin with a mini concert, featuring cellist Adrian Daurov, pianist Hanchien Lee, the Tom Adams Trio, and the Chamber Orchestra string section led by Music Director Dirk Brosse, followed by the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. Bacharach. Afterwards is cocktail hour with live music, followed by a three-course sit-down dinner and live auction. The evening concludes with dancing to the Sid Miller Dance Band and open bar. The event is generously supported by Gala Chairs Dr. Richard G. Pestell and Mrs. Nataliia Pestell.

WHO: Gala honoree Burt Bacharach, Gala Chairs Dr. Richard G. Pestell and Mrs. Nataliia Pestell, and City of Philadelphia Chief Cultural Officer Gary P. Steuer. The private concert features Adrian Daurov, Hanchien Lee, the Tom Adams Trio, and the Chamber Orchestra String Section led by Music Director Dirk Brosse. Live musical entertainment provided by the Sid Miller Dance Band.

WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 2013
5:30-6pm Media Check-In
6-6:45pm Mini Concert
Adrian Daurov, cello and Hanchien Lee, piano
Tom Adams Trio and the Chamber Orchestra string section
Chamber Orchestra String Section led by Music Director Dirk Brosse
6:45-7pm Award Presentation
7:15pm Photo Opps & Interviews with Mr. Bacharach
8-9:30pm Three-Course Dinner & Live Auction
9:30-11:30pm Dancing to Live Music by the Sid Miller Dance Band

WHERE: The Westin Philadelphia - 99 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

WHY: To honor the eight Grammy- and three Academy Award-winning, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Burt Bacharach, whose six decades of producing and composing revolutionized music, making him both a pop culture icon and one of the world's greatest contemporary composers.

MEDIA RSVP: Director of Marketing and Interactive Media Dara N. Boyd at 215.545.5451 x31 or [email protected]; interviews with Mr. Bacharach will be conducted on an informal basis, from 7:15-8pm during cocktail hour.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Visit www.chamberorchestra.org/gala or call 215.545.5451 x25

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