Join Toby and Itzhak Perlman at the renowned Le Bernardin Privé for an inspiring evening of music, fine dining, and wine.

This special event honors Bruce and Suzie Kovner, whose extraordinary philanthropy and longtime support of The Perlman Music Program has enriched the cultural landscape and transformed the lives of countless young musicians. 

Proceeds from the Wine Gala and Auction support vital student scholarships and year-round programming.

6 PM Ruinart Champagne Reception
7 PM Four-course dinner with exceptional wine pairings
Live Auction led by Jamie Ritchie, COO BlockBar
Musical Soirée: Performances by PMP Artists
A Toast to Bruce Kovner and Itzhak Perlman in honor of their 80th birthday

LE BERNARDIN PRIVE
153 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019
April 3, 2025

To pay by check, please make check payable to:
The Perlman Music Program 19 West 69th Street, Suite 1101. New York, NY 10023

For questions or if you would like to donate items to the auction, email Eliese Lissner or call/text 201.306.6941

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Co-Chair Committee

Gavin Albert
Christine and Randall Blank
Bettina S. Bryant
Ann and Michael Bunyaner
Dick Caldarazzo and Eileen Weiser
Adrian Chalk
Vanessa and Henry Cornell
Ellen and Rodger DeRose
Deborah and John Gross
Hayley Järvi and Roger Schagrin
Alison Cassorla and Michael Katz
Katherine and Peter Kend
Vera and Robert Loeffler
Biriçim and Mark Miller
Pamela and Edward S. Pantzer
Ashley and Jim Toth
Diane and Thomas Tuft
Ambassador Ronald N. Weiser
Randy Yuen