Hartford Symphony Orchestra – Carlo Centeno

A Soiree of Symphonic Relevance

Nancy Hoffman samples one of the many gourmet offerings. — Nancy Hoffman samples one of the many gourmet offerings created by Emily’s Catering.

For approximately 2.5 hours on a beautiful summer night, Nancy and Jerry Hoffman graciously hosted an early evening function, one which acknowledged the generosity of patrons supporting the Hartford Symphony Orchestra.

Back in May during the annual gala for the HSO, one of the auction items was an evening spent at the Hoffman’s West Hartford penthouse. The lucky bidders/supporters were treated to jazz music and popular standards while hot and cold hors d’oeuvres were served and select wines and spirits were poured.

Enjoy the photo-essay [click on an indvidual photo for closer viewing].

A variety of gourmet delights circulated amongst the guests.

Attendees enjoyed a variety of splendid wines, beer and mixed beverages. — Attendees enjoyed assorted wines, beer and mixed beverages.

Jerry Hoffman welcome Lisa and David Wurzer to the penthouse. — Jerry Hoffman welcomes Lisa and David Wurzer to the penthouse.

15 Hoffman-Symphony-1005308 — [L-R], Mary Jane Centeno, Sylvia Kelly and Nancy Hoffman.

Frank Travis [L] and Pierre Guertin, former HSO Board Member and Past President.

Longtime symphony supporter and concert-goer, Harvey Kelly. — Longtime symphony supporter, concert-goer and HSO board member, Harvey Kelly.

Yes, there's more to being a symphony musician than classical music. — Yes, there’s more to being a symphony musician than classical music.

We could've easily been in a celebrated NYC jazz house. — We could’ve easily been in a celebrated NYC jazz house.

Jazz, popular standards, bossa nova...the trio had it down pat! — Jazz, popular standards, bossa nova…the trio had it down pat!

Ruth Sovronsky with HSO concertmaster Lenny Sigal.

Tony Falcetti of Falcetti Music graciously offered the use of Yamaha Clavinova digital piano. — Tony Falcetti of Falcetti Music graciously offered the use of a Yamaha Clavinova digital piano.

15 Hoffman-Symphony-1005344 — [L-R] David R. Fay, President & CEO, Bushnell and Howard Sovronsky, President & CEO of Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford.

[L-R] Barbara Hess, Frank Travis and Sharon Rizikow.

Ruth Sovronsky, Director of Development, extends a Hartford Symphony — Ruth Sovronsky, Director of Development, extends a Hartford Symphony “thank you” to the Hoffmans, musicians, caterer and guests.

Jerry Hoffman showcases the living spaces, all designed and decorated by his wife, Nancy.

15 Hoffman-Symphony-1005356 — Jerry Hess takes extra care holding his Cabernet during the penthouse tour.