D.C.'s National Chamber Players Concert Raises Over $57,000
On Tuesday evening, April 29, the National Chamber Players performed a concert in Alexandria, Virginia to benefit Autism Speaks. National Symphony Orchestra conductor Leonard Slatkin led the players in a performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 4. Over 150 guests joined students at the school for the concert and reception which raised over $57,000 for Autism Speaks. Norah O'Donnell, Chief Washington Correspondent for MSNBC, presented the evening's program. Nelson Carbonell, who organized the benefit, told the audience, “we are so grateful to have the support of each and every one of you as we fulfill our mission to our families, and especially to our children.”
Event poster designed by an Episcopal High School student
The concert was held on the campus of Episcopal High School, a boarding school which opened in 1839 and served as a hospital for Federal troops during the Civil War. Students at the school raised over $800 the day of the concert through blue puzzle piece pin sales. Our thanks for this lovely event go to Nelson and Michelle Carbonell, who underwrote the entire event and hosted the pre- and post-concert receptions.
Episcopal High School students are thanked by Ann Gibbons and Norah O'Donnell for the proceeds of their puzzle piece pin sales.
From L to R: Marla Tanenbaum, Nelson Carbonell, Joe Galli, Bobby Tanenbaum and Shelly Galli
From L to R: Mike Gugerty, Autism Speaks National Capital Area Executive Director Ann Gibbons, Marla and Mark Tanenbaum
Dylan and Nelson Carbonell attend the reception.
Norah O'Donnell greets Annabelle Hunter and her father Bruce Hunter. Annabelle is a gifted pianist and a student at the Levine School of Music.
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