Join us online or in-person for the 2021 CelloBello Gala!

This yearly fundraising concert will celebrate our Founder and Artistic Director Paul Katz’s 80th Birthday and will bring together a star-studded cast of performers who have been impacted by Paul’s teaching, coaching, and collegiality across his career. CelloBello’s 2021 Gala will be a hybrid event. You can join us in person at Burnes Hall on the campus of Boston’s New England Conservatory, followed by a reception at SRV restaurant, one of Boston’s finest. Otherwise, you can join us from anywhere in the world via the livestream event, which will be viewable on demand for up to 72 hours after the event.

You really won’t want to miss this! Performers will include Ian Swensen, Catherine Cho, Molly Carr, Edward Gazouleas, Astrid Schween, Natasha Brofsky, Jeffrey Zeigler, Pei-Shan Lee, the Balourdet, Harlem and Borromeo String Quartets… and even more surprise guests. The evening will feature one-of-a-kind chamber music collaborations, tributes, and candid discussions — come one, come all!

The event will be hosted by the inimitable Josh Aronson, Academy Award-nominated film director of the acclaimed Talent Has Hunger documentary which follows Paul Katz’s teaching career. Please note: in-person ticket sales will be cut off 24 hours before the live event. Individual tickets are now available for purchase.

Consider making a donation to become a gala sponsor and receive additional perks (gala tickets included with all sponsorship tiers). Please contact francesca@cellobello.org if you have any further sponsorship questions.

COVID Protocols: While we are all eager to be together in the same room, your safety, and that of all of our artists, staff, and CelloBello friends, are our highest priority. New England Conservatory of Music has provided guidelines which we will honor. While we will have more up-to-date specifics as the event date draws near, please expect the following requirements:

• Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test within 72 Hours of Event
• Spacing will be clearly marked as per our COVID-19 distancing restrictions
• Audience members are required to wear masks at all times while on NEC’s campus
• No food or beverage is permitted in the venue

Stay tuned to this page for the most up-to-date information.

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR LIVESTREAM AND IN-PERSON EVENT

• Option 1: Livestream Access (available live and on demand for up to 72 hours following the event) – $100
• Option 2: In-Person Event (which also includes livestream access and on demand) – $150 per person
• Option 3: In-Person Event (which also includes livestream access and on demand) and Reception at SRV Boston (one of Boston’s finest eateries) – $250 per person

INDIVIDUAL GALA SPONSORSHIPS

$10,000
CelloBello thanks our sponsors: Richard and Nancy Lubin

• Up to 10 Tickets for In-Person Event (with Livestream access code) with Reception at SRV Restaurant in Boston*
• Up to 10 Additional Access Codes to view the Livestream and Video-On-Demand Event
• Sponsor the performance segment of one of our gala artists
• Receive a spoken acknowledgment during the event
• Ask one question of Paul Katz during the live Q&A with Josh Aronson
• Prominent display of your name on event announcements
• Acknowledgment in event credits following livestream

$5,000
CelloBello thanks our sponsors: Paul Katz and Pei-Shan Lee; Patrick Chiu and Patricia Lee; Lorraine and Todd Idson

• Up to 4 Tickets for In-Person Event (with Livestream access code) with Reception at SRV Restaurant in Boston*
• Up to 4 Additional Access Codes to view the Livestream and Video-On-Demand Event
• Receive a spoken acknowledgment during the event
• Ask one question of Paul Katz during the live Q&A with Josh Aronson
• Prominent display of your name on event announcements
• Acknowledgment in event credits following livestream

$2500

• Up to 3 Tickets for In-Person Event (with Livestream access code) with Reception at SRV Restaurant in Boston*
• Up to 3 Additional Access Codes to view the Livestream and Video-On-Demand Event
• Receive a spoken acknowledgment during the event
• Acknowledgment in event credits following livestream

$1,000
CelloBello thanks our sponsors: Carriage House Violins; Laurence Lesser; Paul and Laura Mattal; Philip and Tiffany Tai

• Up to 2 Tickets for In-Person Event (with Livestream access code) with Reception at SRV Restaurant in Boston*
• Up to 2 Additional Access Codes to view the Livestream and Video-On-Demand Event
• Acknowledgment in event credits following livestream

$500
CelloBello thanks our sponsors: Bowdoin International Music Festival; Annie Fullard; Sieun Lin; Enerio and Irene Melis; Sally Popper; Jack Vernon

• 2 Access Codes to view the Livestream or Video-On-Demand Event
• Acknowledgment in event credits following livestream

* For those unable to attend the event in person or gift them to someone who can, please know that the CelloBello team will work with you to determine equivalent perks for your generous sponsorships.

For those who prefer to send a check for sponsorships, please make check payable and mail to:

CelloBello
Attn. 2021 Gala
P.O. Box 230621
Boston, MA 02123