12/9/2009


At the Broad Stage in Santa Monica, AFIPO patrons and friends honored Maestro Zubin Mehta on his 40th Anniversary as Music Director of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. The Gala was Co-Chaired by Edythe and Eli Broad, Anne and Kirk Douglas, Roberta Holland and Richard S. Ziman. Honorary Chairmen for the benefit were Ruth and Charles Gold, Lisa and Dustin Hoffman, Sherry Lansing and William Friedkin, Midori and Ronnie and Vidal Sassoon.

AFIPO Board member, Richard Ziman, welcomed the patrons and friends and thanked them for their valuable and loyal support for the Orchestra. Guests were treated to a special evening that included a solo performance by pianist Yefim Bronfman, followed by heartfelt words of tribute by Mr. Bronfman and violinist Midori. A conversation with Zubin Mehta hosted by academy award winning producer and director Irwin Winkler followed and the audience was given the opportunity to ask questions of the Maestro.


You can view the video of the conversation with Maestro Mehta by visiting our YouTube channel below:

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The guests proceeded to a beautifully decorated tented dinner reception where Eli Broad toasted the guest of honor, Zubin Mehta.

Click here to view photos from the Los Angeles Gala.
Photos (courtesy of Berliner Photography):
Top: (l-r) Eli and Edythe Broad, Margo and Irwin Winkler, Midori and Zubin Mehta
Bottom: (l-r) David A. Hirsch, Elaine Wolfensohn, Marilyn Ziering and Howard Walter


Enclosed File: LAGala2009_Program.pdf