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January 8, 2014

Scene and Heard: Denise Hale


Photo Credit: Ellian Raffoul for Moanalani Jeffrey Photography

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Denise Hale at the San Francisco Symphony's Salute to Gordon Getty held at Davies Symphony Hall.

Photo Credit: Moanalani Jeffrey Photography

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Gordon Getty, alongside his son Billy Getty (right), and stepmother Teddy Getty Gaston (front), is applauded after a birthday serenade from the San Francisco Symphony.

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Gordon Getty, Vanessa Getty and Plácido Domingo at the San Francisco Symphony's Salute to Gordon Getty, held at Davies Symphony Hall.

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Frederica von Stade, Plácido Domingo and Michael Tilson Thomas at the San Francisco Symphony's Salute to Gordon Getty, held at Davies Symphony Hall.

“I’ve known Gordon for more than 40 years. I attended his 40th birthday party, I recall it clearly,” said Denise Hale at a benefit concert held by the San Francisco Symphony for the Bay Area-based composer and philanthropist on Monday, January 6. Members of Gordon Getty’s family gathered at Davies Symphony Hall, including his stepmother, Teddy Getty Gaston, who flew in from London for the evening hosted by his son Billy and daughter-in-law Vanessa. Michael Tilson Thomas echoed Hale’s sentiments at the event, A Salute to Gordon Getty, noting that he’s also known the honoree for over 40 years. “And I will tell you he is still a work in progress,” added Tilson Thomas. Jo Schuman, producer of Beach Blanket Babylon, and a close Getty friend called the evening, “a magnificent celebration of a life lived generously.” She also pointed out that Getty generally avoids the spotlight, “Gordon is so low-key and it’s lovely to see him on stage. Everyone has a chance to show appreciation for his constant support of our cultural institutions,” she added.

Pictured: Denise Hale at the San Francisco Symphony’s Salute to Gordon Getty held at Davies Symphony Hall.
Photo by Ellian Raffoul for Moanalani Jeffrey Photography

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