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The last major planned change for this year’s event was moving the food portion of the evening. There were multiple tasting stations set up for guests in the Mission Hill Barrel Cellar. The mood was set with candlelight and music. Once again Winery Chef Matthew Batey wowed the guests with a beautifully prepared menu. All of the food selections were paired with the perfect wines. Kudos as well to the ever attentive service staff. Our musical program was highlighted by a variety of offerings. Brass, Jazz, Strings, Opera and Piano. Several members of the Okanagan Symphony performed throughout the evening at various locations. Special guest artists pianist Ian Parker, soprano Melina Moore and tenor Isaiah Bell entertained the guests with a number of show stoppers. The guests themselves performed in the Barrel Cellar accompanying the musicians in a shortened version of Bolero. A little jazz and dancing closed out the evening with coffee and dessert. Auction highlights: A large selection of rare collector wines brought a great deal of interest this year. Many of these rare collectibles were donated by Tom Budd from his private wine cellar. Epicurean Dinners, one donated by Chef Michael Lyon and Wine Maker Howard Soon from Sandhill Wines. Another by Chef Bernard Casavant with wine provided by George Galbraith. Chef Stuart Klassen and the Delta Grand Okanagan featured a Chef’s Demonstration and Dinner in the kitchen of the Grand Hotel. Watermark Resort in Osoyoos donated a prize package for 2 to experience the best of what the Okanagan has to offer, from specially chosen wineries and restaurants to locally grown produce, locally produced cheeses and breads as well as a cooking demonstration and dinner. The package also included visiting local points of interest such as the Desert Centre and Nk’MIp Cultural Centre. One lucky person will have the opportunity to either play or conduct the OSO, under the private tutelage of OSO Conductor, Rosemary Thomson. Our Title sponsor TD also provided a Wayne Gretsky autographed hockey jersey for auction. Some grand items indeed, many more too numerous to mention.
In addition to the rare wine lots we had over 50 separate Okanagan Winery and Spirits lots, many including rare Gold Medal Winning wines and large format bottles. The Reverse Draw had a repeat performance this year. Twelve incredible prizes went to twelve very excited winners. The Grand prize once again was a 5 ounce Gold Bar – courtesy of Graham Burns, TD Waterhouse – Private Client Services. The event was a success, generating a net profit in excess of $71,000.00. These funds will help support the musicians, programming and operations of the symphony. The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra plays an important role in enhancing the cultural vibrancy of our community. It assists in supporting the economic sustainability of the Okanagan so all our residents and visitors alike can benefit.
We would like to extend a very special thank you to all of those who supported the 2011 OSO Midsummer Magic Gala, we are ever grateful.
L – R 8th Row:Roberta Sawatsky, May Peloquin, Ian Parker, Isaiah Bell, Host Rosemary Thomson & Volunteer Amanda Parks
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Magnetic, easy-going and delightfully articulate, Canadian pianist Ian Parker captivates audiences wherever he goes. He has appeared with the Buffalo Philharmonic, Calgary Philharmonic, Cincinnati , CBC Vancouver, Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom, Edmonton Symphony, Greenwich Symphony, Honolulu Symphony, Jacksonville Symphony, Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, Louisiana Philharmonic, Mobile Symphony, National Symphony, Quebec Symphony, and the symphonies of Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, and Winnipeg, among others.
Internationally renowned Pianist Ian Parker: http://www.ianparker.ca/en/home ________________________________________________________ Melina Moore Melina Moore, a native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, grew up in New York City and received her undergraduate training at The Juilliard School in voice and piano accompaniment, beginning at age 16. Prior to that, her vocal and performance study began at the age of 9 at the Manhattan School of Music Preparatory Division with Donald Read, and she was a member of the New York City Opera Children's Chorus and the Metropolitan Opera Children's Chorale, debuting in Boito's Mefistofele with Samuel Ramey.
Melina Moore, Soprano: http://melinamoore.com/index.html _________________________________________________ Isaiah Bell * This is an honest production grappling with a complex and enigmatic work.
Tenor Isaiah Bel: http://www.operademontreal.com/en/atelier_lyrique/the-2010-2011-roster.html
Donors and Supporters
Live Auction Lots
12 bottles of 2010 Chateau Sociando-Mallet - Plus take home this evening 1 bottle Chateau Sociando-Mallet 2000 Donated by: George Galbraith LOT L2
A behind the scenes visit to Cedar Creek Estate Winery for four. Begin the afternoon with some time in our stunning vineyards. Terry Trapnell, our vineyard manager will tour you through the property and share some of the secrets of growing not good, but great fruit. Our motto in the vineyard is “Farming for Flavour” and Terry does everything he can to help Mother Nature along in that quest. Darryl Brooker our Wine Maker will then take over – he will take you through our state of the art production facility. He will offer you a taste (or two) from the barrel. To make this a gift to remember you will also receive a one year’s membership to our Platinum Club! The Hotel Eldorado will pick up your group from Senator Fitzpatrick’s dock and escort you to the hotel for a four course wine paired dinner – what a way to spend a day!!! Donated by: Cedar Creek Estate Winery Donated by: Tom Budd
The 2000 Solaia, not unexpectedly, is the best wine of the series with expansive aromas of black currants, thyme, and sage, much eucalyptus and chocolate on the palate along with ripe, sweet fruit, and a sizeable finish. Drink: 2005-2018 RMP Jr. Donated by: Tom Budd --------------------------------------------------- LOT L5 Donated by: Watermark Beach Resort LOT L6 For one extremely fortunate individual: Our very own Maestra Thomson will tutor you for 4 sessions, provide you with your very own baton (if you choose to conduct), while you prepare to perform a segment of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra’s Christmas performance in December 2011. Donated by: Rosemary Thomson – Music Director and Conductor of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra Value: Priceless --------------------------------------------------- LOT L7 John H. Burrow is a full-time professional artist living in the Shuswap area. He shows his artwork at the Calgary Stampede Art Show, the Toronto International Art Show, The New York Art Expo, and other large art shows in North America. Donated by: John Burrow Value: $7895 Reserve $3250
OSO Reverse Draw – Incredible Odds! (prizes awarded, not necessarily in the order listed) 5 oz. Gold Bar – Graham Burns, Black & White Pearl Necklace /18 Karat White Gold – Gift Card to Gift Boutique and Wineshop – Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery Gift Certificate to Gift Boutique and Restaurant – Cedar Creek Estate Winery 50th Anniversary Commemorative Limited Edition Bronze Medallion – Artist Lynden Beesley Chef’s Table for 6 – Watermark Beach Resort, Osoyoos Original Hand Dyed/Hand Woven Silk Scarf – Weaver Kirsti Jarrett Gift Certificate from Gift Boutique and Wineshop – Howard Soon, Winemaker - Sandhill Wines Two Sets of Riedel Wine Glasses – Discover Wines Gift Card from Gift Boutique and Wineshop – Mission Hill Family Estate Gift Card – Dominic Petraroia – Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP Great Estates Wine Tour for 2 – Vincor Okanagan
Reverse Draw Sponsors Graham Burns Kalli Brinkhaus & Heidi Pope – Kalli Jewellers
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