Needless to say, the Covid-19 crisis has dealt a devastating blow to artists and arts organizations all across the country – and The Symphonia is not the only one that is facing challenges. That's why, we are once again partnering with local artists from South Florida to keep our arts community alive.

When major benefactors Virginia and Harvey Kimmel talk about supporting The Symphonia’s Building a String Orchestra and Self-Esteem program, which provides music lessons to underserved children at the Boys and Girls Club in Delray Beach, one word invariably comes up: impact.

We are proud to shine the spotlight this month on philanthropist Marleen Forkas, who has underwritten The Symphonia's prestigious Connoisseur Concert Series since April 2016.

The Covid-19 crisis is not stopping The Symphonia from continuing to help the underserved children in our community who attend The Symphonia's free, after-school outreach program at the Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach. The program, Building a String Orchestra and Self-Esteem, has gone virtual!

Grammy-nominated conductor Alastair Willis has been named Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of The Symphonia, South Florida’s World Class Chamber Orchestra. Willis has guest conducted with The Symphonia for the past three years, and served as Music Advisor for the orchestra’s ‘New Directions’ concert series in 2019.

We are proud to shine the spotlight on Steve Pomeranz, who has served as a board member of The Symphonia for seven years – six as President – and is one of our Elite Philanthropists.