Gala dinner & Concert
in support of Tempesta di Mare and celebrating Carol H. Roberts, our first and most stalwart supporter
Saturday, April 27, 2024
5:00PM DINNER
White Dog Cafe
3420 Sansom Street
7:30PM CONCERT
Episcopal Cathedral
18 South 38th Street
Join us in celebration of Carol H. Roberts with a toast by Tempesta’s Artistic co-Directors and Founders Gwyn Roberts and Richard Stone, followed by a delicious dinner at a pioneer of the farm-to-table movement, the award-winning White Dog Cafe.
After dinner, we will head over to the stunning Episcopal Cathedral (4 blocks away – shuttle available upon requets) to enjoy a concert of music by Bach, Handel & Telemann performed by Tempesta di Mare. During intermission, we are joined by the soloists of the evening for a dessert reception.
Gala Dinner & Concert | Tickets
Tables for 2-8 Guests
Admission to the Gala Dinner for between 2 and 8 guests, reserved seating at the concert & a tax-deductible contribution in support of Tempesta.
- Full Table: $5,000 | Admission for up to 8; includes a $3,800 tax-deductible contribution*
- 1/2 Table: $2,500 | Admission for 4; includes a $1,900 tax-deductible contribution*
- Shared Table: $1,000 | Admission for 2; includes a $700 tax-deductible contribution*
Individual Tickets
- $250 | Admits One to the Gala Dinner and reserved seating at the concert; includes a $100 tax-deductible contribution*
- $125 | Admits One to the Gala Dinner and concert; choose your own donation amount
*Already have tickets to the performance? We will add the value of your existing ticket(s) to the donation amount. Acknowledgement will be sent with your confirmation.
Can’t join us on April 27th? Please consider a gift in honor of Carol and support of Tempesta di Mare. Use the RSVP button.
Concert | Program
Johann Sebastian Bach: Violin Concerto in E, BWV 1042
Emlyn Ngai, violin
Georg Philipp Telemann: Ouverture in A minor, TWV 55:a
Gwyn Roberts, recorder
George Frideric Handel: Concerto in G minor, HWV 28
Gwyn Roberts, recorder
Giovanni Antonio Guido: Le Printemps (Spring), from Scherzi armonico sopra le quattro stagioni
Celebrating Carol H. Roberts
I suspect music is auditory cheesecake—an exquisite confection crafted to tickle the sensitive spots of our mental faculties
Steven Pinker
Carol loved music. And she loved Tempesta. Even when the ensemble was just an aspiration, dreamed up by her daughter Gwyn and husband, Richard Stone, she was the group’s most ardent and generous supporter. She attended every program, ushered at concerts, and cheered us on.
Her commitment and joy in bringing baroque music into the lives of so many is an inspiration. We couldn’t be more delighted to celebrate her legacy.
Gala Chairs & Hosts
Gala Chairs
Colin Roberts
Nancy & Dick Eales
Tempesta di Mare | Board of Directors
John Trout, President
Amanda Berger, Treasurer
Ann Bies, Secretary
Ana Alonso
Monica Boruch
Martha Johnson
Dr. Najjia Mahmoud
Gwyn Roberts
William Roberts, Esq.
Richard Stone
Margo Todd
Ann Valdes