Join us Thursday, October 15 at 6:00pm for an unforgettable evening of music and philanthropy celebrating the power of classical music.
Enjoy an elegant cocktail reception, followed by an intimate candlelit concert featuring internationally-acclaimed Canadian/American violinist Christina Bouey and award-winning pianist Yoon Lee. The evening will conclude with a dessert reception.
Proceeds from the Classical Season Celebration benefit State Theatre New Jersey’s year-round classical performances and music education programs, including Symphony Scholars, which connects public school music students with world-class classical artists and orchestras.
Your support helps ensure that exceptional classical music continues to thrive in our community while inspiring the next generation of musicians and music lovers.
RSVP by October 5, 2026
Cocktail attire preferred.
Christina Bouey, violin
Canadian/American violinist Christina Bouey has been hailed for her artistry by leading critics, including the New York Times, which praised her playing as “beautiful,” and the New York Post, which wrote, “When violinist Christina Bouey spun out that shimmering tune, I thought I died and went to heaven.” Most recently, Bouey won First Prize at the Waldo Mayo Violin Competition, resulting in her concerto debut at Carnegie Hall. Her many honors include the Grand Prize at the Fischoff Competition and the Vietnam International Chamber Competition. She has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages as both a soloist and chamber musician.
Yoon Lee, piano
Dr. Yoon Lee is a concert pianist, educator, and director whose performances have been praised by the New York Concert Review as “equal to Beethoven’s virtuosic demands.” A Special Prize winner of the Anton G. Rubinstein International Piano Competition, she has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and major venues across the United States, Europe, and Asia. A passionate champion of the repertoire for strings and piano, Lee has collaborated with distinguished artists and members of renowned ensembles including the Juilliard, Borromeo, and Orion String Quartets.
