To benefit Les Arts Florissants

Thursday, November 5, 2026

We hope you can join us for our annual Fall Reception & Concert. The evening will feature William Christie and tenor Richard Pittsinger — a laureate of Le Jardin des Voix — performing a program including works by Charpentier, Lully, and Rameau. Joining them will be Les Arts Florissants’ Emmanuel Resche-Caserta (violin) and Felix Knecht (cello), and musicians from The Juilliard School.

6:00 PM ~ Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
​6:45 PM ~ Remarks and Recital
​7:40 PM ~ Reception

Location
​Villa Albertine Headquarters
​Payne Whitney Mansion
972 Fifth Avenue (Between 78th and 79th Streets)
​Manhattan

Co-Hosts ~ $5,000, including 4 tickets ($4,200 tax-deductible contribution)
​Benefit Committee ~ $2,000, including 2 tickets ($1,600 tax-deductible contribution)
​Patron Tickets ~ $600 each ($400 tax-deductible contribution)

If you are unable to attend but would like to make a contribution, please click here.

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NOTE: Charges will appear on your credit card statement as "GOTHAM EARLY MUSIC SCENE" or "GEMS". Please do not be alarmed when you see this charge designation. If you have any questions, please call us at 212-866-0468.