On Wednesday, October 3 at 7pm, Carnegie Hall will host a pitch-perfect evening as Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs for Carnegie Hall’s Opening Night Gala. An opening night with Orff’s Carmina Burana is auspicious; performed by Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, it’s breathtaking. Kick off Carnegie Hall’s 2012–2013 season with this outstanding group and its illustrious music director as they dive into Carmina Burana’s exciting rhythms and powerful melodies. Conducted by Honorary Chairman The Honorable Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of the City of Chicago, joined by Gala Chairmen Mrs. Mercedes T. Bass, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar de la Renta, and Mrs. Julio Mario Santo Domingo, and Gala Co-Chairmen Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Kravis, Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. May, Mr. and Mrs. Burton P. Resnick, and Ann Ziff, and Gala Corporate Chairman Mr. Dennis M. Nally, Chairman, PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd., the evening will begin at 5:30 pm with a Pre-Concert Reception in Carnegie Hall’s Rohatyn Room, followed by the main Concert at 7 pm on Perelman Stage in Stern Auditorium, and the festivities will finally move in a crescendo at 8:30 pm to the Waldorf=Astoria for the Post-Concert Gala Dinner. For reservations or more information, call the Carnegie Hall Special Events office at 212.903.9679.
For what to wear to this elegant Black Tie affair, we shopped NET-A-PORTER and chose an ensemble that is a stunning statement of style and sophistication. The Notte by Marchesa Pleated Gown pleated satin gown deserves a standing ovation on its own, and then completed the look with YSL’S elegant black suede gloves, Louboutin’s, fabulous satin party shoes, and Lanvin’s Sac Oulouette, and Oscar de la Renta pearl and crystal earrings. You’re guaranteed to bring down the house in chic crescendo.
SHOP NOW: Notte by Marchesa Pleated Gown ($1155), Oscar de la Renta 25-Karat gold-plated Clip Earrings ($275), YSL Long Suede Gloves ($650), Lanvin Sac Oulouette Satin Clutch ($750), Christian Louboutin Satin and Suede Sandal ($945)
