Maryann Marston welcomed The American Mozarteum Society and its supporters to her Southampton residence for a special concert, hosted by Kimberly Allan, Ellie Manko Libby, and Marta de Radzyminski.
Andrew Hawkins, President of AMS, said, “We are a small organization, but with a big heart, and a big ‘brand’. Our mission is to preserve and embellish the beautiful legacy that Mozart’s widow and children entrusted us with. That alone — and our deeply held desire to encourage younger audiences to appreciate this extraordinary music — should mean that we merit philanthropic support.” Hawkins was joined by his wife, Lisa Walsh, and daughter, Lauren Walsh, all of whom traveled from the family’s camp in Upstate New York to attend. “We endeavor to ensure that our supporters and members have FUN!” continued Hawkins, “None of our amazing programming means that it is a slam dunk to have people join us — there are, after all, so many charitable organizations to support — but I can almost guarantee that few will deliver as much joy and passion back to their supporters as we do.” Guests enjoyed cocktails and canapés, along with a performance by the Boho4 String Quartet, co-founded by Maryann’s good friend, Jessica Tortorice. They performed Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s String Quartet No. 15 in D Minor, K. 421, interwoven with live readings from Dutch author Anna Enquist’s Kwartet.
Board members Kimberly Allan, Jonathan Marder, Marta de Radzyminski, and Lauren and Lisa Walsh were there for the fun. Other guests included Rob Allan, Lisa and Rome Arnold, Patricia L. Francy, Laura and Jim Freeman, Debi and Steve Harnik, Amanda Holmen, Ellie Manko Libby, Linda Maguire and Don Heimstaedt, Maryann Marston, Christl Meszkat, Charlotte and Andrew Pilaro, and Sabine Riglios.
Upcoming AMS events include a rare concert at a private home in Palm Beach featuring Mozart’s original violin on December 12. In New York, members will be invited to a private dinner with tenor Rolando Villazón, as well as a cocktail party and recital featuring soprano Kathryn Lewek, both in December. An annual highlight, AMS holds special member events during “Mozartwoche” (Mozartweek) in Salzburg, this year January 21 through 31. For program information, visit mozarteum-us.org.
