The 2016 Houston Symphony Ball: Carnaval
The Houston Symphony along with Jana and Scotty Arnoldy (Ball Chairs) presented the 2016 Houston Symphony Ball: Carnaval that featured entertainment by Bebel Gilberto on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts.
This presentation honored the following:
Ima Hogg Philanthrophy Award – Sybil F. Roos
Mike Stude Award for Enduring Artistic Vision – Lindy and John Rydman, Spec’s Charitable Foundation/Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
Raphael Fliegel Award for Visionary Leadership – Robert Franz
The Houston Symphony raised over $1.5 million for the Symphony’s Education and Community Programming and honored an esteemed group of individual leaders who demonstrated their love of music into leadership support. The Ima Hogg Philanthropy award is presented to Sybil F. Roos, who have made a tremendous impact on the Houston Symphony over the years.
The Mike Stude Award for Enduring Artistic Vision was awarded to this year’s deserving recipients, Lindy and John Rydman, Spec’s Charitable Foundation/Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods. The Raphael Fliegel Award for Visionary Leadership is presented to Robert Franz, whose leadership has transformed the Houston Symphony. The presentation was outstanding and the proceeds from the Ball benefit the Symphony’s education and community programming.
The public’s support of the Ball helps to ensure that the Symphony can continue to provide free performances for children and families, lifelong learning opportunities for adults and professional development for teachers. For more information about the Houston Symphony visit their website at www.houstonsymphony.org/Support-The-Symphony Photo Credits: Houston Symphony
