New York, NY - October 6, 2008 – Ronnie Segev and Ten O’Clock Classics (TOC) proudly present the Fifth Annual Gala on November 11, 2008 at The Russian Tea Room, New York, (150 W. 57th Street, between 6th and 7th), at 6:30 pm. Advanced tickets are available for purchase at tocmusic.com.
Special guests and performers include muMs from HBO's OZ, Andre Royo from HBO's the Wire, Dominic Chianese from the Sopranos, Alicia Witt, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ben E King, Opera Icon Denyce Graves, Mayor Cory Booker, various NYC Council Members, our TOC students, Advisory Board Members include Wynton Marsalis, Billy Joel, and Sandra Bernhard
Previous years of the Gala have featured special guests Dominic Chianese from the Sopranos, Alexa Ray Joel (Billy Joel’s Daughter), Andre Royo, Bobby McFerrin, Ben Jelen and many more and was attended by hundreds from across the nation.
Participating sponsors include HBO, The Ben E. King Stand By Me Foundation, The Russian Tea Room, ZYR Russian Vodka, Gibson Guitars, Sugiyama, Gracie Capital, Gotham Organization, and The Department of Cultural Affairs.
About TOC:
TOC seeks to eliminate the financial barriers that keep talented, underprivileged children from fully realizing their artistic potential by providing them with the resources needed to study classical music. This annual gala raises funds for our education program and allows us to provide the following services free of charge: Private lessons and instruments for home practice, Educational outings to concerts and events at such venues as Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall and Performance opportunities alongside professional musicians on the TOC concert series. For more information visit http://www.TOCMusic.com
About Ronnie Segev:
Co-Founder of TOC, Ronen Segev (also known as Ronnie Segev) is a Pianist and Juilliard Alumni. He has performed around the world to critical acclaim. Most recently, Mr. Segev performed a solo recital in Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, as the NAE's 1st Place ALEX Award Winner. Mr. Segev has been featured in numerous periodicals and news reports including The New York Times, Timeout NY, NY 1 News, ABC News, FOX News, and CBS News. Engagements this year include recitals in Paris, Washington D.C., New York, Oklahoma City, Houston, Sarasota, and Miami, Mr. Segev currently resides in New York City.
To purchase advance tickets, for more information, or to volunteer visit: http://www.tocmusic.com
Contact: tovah@tocmusic.com
Phone: 212-629-6004
