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The Princeton Symphony Orchestra Honors Executive Director Melanie Clarke at Viva Verdi! Concert

originally published: 05/22/2015

The Princeton Symphony Orchestra Honors Executive Director Melanie Clarke at Viva Verdi! Concert

(Princeton, NJ) —On Sunday, May 17, Princeton Symphony Orchestra's (PSO) concert Viva Verdi! began with a surprise presentation to out-going Executive Director Melanie Clarke. PSO Music Director Rossen Milanov and Board President David Tierno presented Ms. Clarke with flowers and a stunning oil painting of the orchestra on stage at its Richardson Auditorium home. PSO’s board of trustees commissioned the painting by Philadelphia-based artist Gregory Prestegord—the perfect gift for the art-loving executive director.

Mr. Milanov addressed Ms. Clarke with affection, observing that Melanie’s accomplishments and dedication reflected her deep love for the Princeton Symphony Orchestra and the community. Mr. Tierno thanked her for her 25 years of outstanding service to the PSO and announced the establishment of The Melanie Clarke Fund in her honor, created with an initial commitment of $200,000 from the orchestra’s board of trustees.

Ms. Clarke expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to have had such a fulfilling career with the Princeton Symphony.  She thanked Mr. Milanov, the board, the musicians, and PSO’s audience and patrons whose support and generosity make it possible for the orchestra to thrive.

The nearly sold-out concert and final performance by the PSO this season, Viva Verdi!, followed and featured thrilling performances by opera stars Michelle Johnson, soprano; Margaret Lattimore, mezzo; Zach Borichevsky, tenor; and Hugh Russell, baritone. Conducted by PSO Music Director Rossen Milanov, the afternoon’s selections included excerpted scenes from Giuseppe Verdi’s Il Trovatore, La Traviata, and Aida.

Anyone wishing to contribute to The Melanie Clarke Fund can call the office at (609) 497-0020 or send in a check made out to the Princeton Symphony Orchestra Melanie Clarke Fund to P.O. 250, Princeton, NJ 08542. The fund will become part of PSO’s endowment, earmarked to support innovation and excellence, hallmarks of Ms. Clarke’s leadership of the PSO.




 
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