SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HONORS FLORIDA KEYS ARTS ADVOCATES WITH INAUGURAL “SOUND OF SUCCESS” AWARDS DURING MARCH 26 ANNIVERSARY RUM-PAIRED DINNER 

SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HONORS FLORIDA KEYS ARTS ADVOCATES WITH INAUGURAL “SOUND OF SUCCESS” AWARDS DURING MARCH 26 ANNIVERSARY RUM-PAIRED DINNER 

Tickets Still Available for Exclusive Event plus Dvořák Masterworks Season Finale Performance on March 25 

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (March 10, 2023) – South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) will debut a new arts recognition program as part of its 25th anniversary dinner and private concert set for 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, at Hemingway’s Library at Hemingway Rum Company, Papa’s Pilar Distillery (201 Simonton Street). The “Sound of Success” will celebrate arts and culture advocates who champion musical creativity and innovation. The evening, benefiting the impactful Symphony in the Schools children’s music education program in The Florida Keys, will feature a cocktail reception followed by an exquisite rum-paired dinner by Chef Martin Liz (Key West Personal Chef and Lost Kitchen Supper Club), and an intimate concert by GRAMMY award-winning artist Zuill Bailey.

“South Florida Symphony Orchestra is excited to begin a new tradition with ‘Sound of Success,’ an annual awards program honoring exceptional individuals who preserve, promote and cultivate interest in the arts in Key West,” said Jacqueline Lorber, president and CEO of South Florida Symphony Orchestra. “We are grateful to these visionary and persevering supporters who further our mission to create transformative musical experiences for audiences of all ages and we look forward to celebrating them together with our most ardent benefactors. This year’s honorees were selected for their immense leadership, contributions, and support during the Symphony’s history.”

SFSO’s inaugural “Sound of Success” Florida Keys honorees are Elizabeth Young, executive director, Florida Keys Council of the Arts; Sheri Lohr, founding board member; Elena Spottswood, founding board chair; Theresa Axford, superintendent, Monroe County School District; Linda Shagena, board member, Stradivarius Society; Shirley Freeman and Harvey Server, Stradivarius Society; and Phillip Miani, former board member, Stradivarius Society.

The philanthropic evening follows South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s season finale concert performance, a bold and daring evening of Dvořák Masterworks, featuring his love letter to America, Symphony No. 9 in E minor: “From the New World” as well as Cello Concerto in B minor, the greatest of all cello concertos, performed by Zuill Bailey – who also appeared during the Symphony’s inaugural concert in Key West 25 years ago. Led by Music Director Sebrina María Alfonso, the concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, at Tennessee Williams Theatre at The College of the Florida Keys in Key West.

“Sound of Success” is part of South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s anniversary season of firsts. In this milestone year, the growing symphony announced its new Miami home at the Michael Tilson Thomas Performance Hall at the New World Center (500 17th Street in Miami Beach) and received a commemorative proclamation from the City of Miami Beach. Last month, SFSO received a first-time National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grants for Arts Projects award of $10,000 for its Symphony in the Schools educational initiative, “Preserving Our Coral Reefs.” Since its founding, this signature music education program has reached over 100,000 students from underserved communities and has provided more than $3.5 million in services and resources in the past five years.

Tickets for the Dvořák Masterworks season finale concert start at $25 for the Tennessee Williams Theatre at The College of the Florida Keys. Tickets may be purchased by visiting southfloridasymphony.org/masterworks-iv-2022-2023 or by calling (305) 295-7676.

Tickets for South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s 25^th anniversary rum-paired dinner start at $300 per person. Additional ticket packages and sponsorships are available by calling (954) 522-8445 or by visiting southfloridasymphony.org/rum-paired/.

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