Musical Feasts XXV â 2012 - Detroit Symphony Orchestra

25 th 

Anniversary 

Musical Feasts 

XXV 

2012

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra 

Volunteer Council 

cordially invites you to 

Musical Feasts XXV 

2012 

Welcome to a festival of fine dining 

and musical entertainment 

presented by generous hosts 

and the talented musicians 

of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. 

Set in some of this area’s finest homes, 

each of these events will be a unique 

culinary experience and a true feast 

for the senses. 

Please join us in this twenty-fifth season of 

Musical 

Feasts 

Every event that you attend will benefit 

the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

Musical Feasts XXV 

Chairs 

Marlene Bihlmeyer 

Debra Partrich 

Committee 

Ken Beattie 

Mary Beattie 

Marla Feldman 

Sandie Knollenberg 

Deborah Meade 

Eva Meharry 

Sandra Moers 

Gloria Nycek 

Marleen Spaulding 

Ellie Tholen 

Charlotte Worthen 

Orchestra Liaisons 

Randy Hawes 

Glenn Mellow 

DSO Volunteer Council President 

Janet M. Ankers 

A Special Thank You to 

Our Generous Hosts 

and 

Nicholas McGegan 

Music Director Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra 

and Philharmonia Chorale 

and 

Chris Collins 

Director of Jazz Studies Wayne State University 

A Carnival of Music 

Birmingham 

Join a Mardi Gras celebration of eclectic decadence in 

your host’s gracious home on Quarton Lake. Indulge 

in the best flavors of the Louisiana French Quarter and 

sweet music from talented DSO musicians. Enjoy an 

enchanted evening, celebrating the best of taste, sounds 

and experience. Chef Bekim Pellumbi will pour worldclass 

wines and serve innovative fresh cuisine. This feast 

is guaranteed to make you believe in magic. 

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Hors d’Oeuvres 

Blue Cheese and Bacon Wrapped Dates 

Rock Shrimp Po Boy 

Creole Crab Cakes 

Dinner 

Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo 

New Orleans Style Salad with Lettuce, Green Beans, 

Red Onion, Bacon, Cherry Tomato and Creole Vinaigrette 

Roasted Grouper and Crawfish Étouffée 

Dirty Rice and Seasonal Vegetables 

Dessert 

Bananas Foster 

Cocktails and Wine 

Friday, March 2, 2012 

6:30 p.m. 

Your Host 

Linda Orlans 

Catered By 

Chef Bekim Pellumbi 

Musical Performance 

Robert Bergman, cello 

Robert Conway, piano 

Number of Guests: 24 

$200 Per Person 

Attire: Mardi Gras Festive Fair Market Value: $100

Breath of Spring 

West Bloomfield 

Yes, it is still March, but it is spring in the lush Planterra 

conservatory. You will experience the first breath of 

spring while winter begins to fade outside. Your world 

will be surrounded by iridescent foliage that will wrap 

you in a cocoon of scrumptious delight while the music 

plays. 

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Passed Wines 

Buffet Dinner 

Spinach Salad with Dried Apricots, Chèvre, Grilled 

Onions, Pine Nuts and Roasted Pear Vinaigrette 

Roasted Chicken Breast with Roasted Balsamic Onions, 

Israeli Couscous, Baby Vegetables and Black Bean 

Cabernet Sauce 

Seared Salmon with Red Bliss Potatoes, Haricots Verts 

and Lemon Cream Sauce 

Freshly Baked Multigrain Bread with Rosemary 

and Black Olives 

Dessert 

Tarte Tatin – An Upside Down Caramelized Apple Tart 

with Cinnamon Gelato 

Assorted Coffees and Teas 

Thursday, March 15, 2012 

6:30 p.m. 

Your Hosts 

Dr. Holly Gilmer 

Mr. Eldridge Ryans 

Catered By 

Continental Catering and Events 


Brass Quintet 

Kevin Good, trumpet 

Bill Lucas, trumpet 

Bryan Kennedy, French horn 

Kenneth Thompkins, trombone 

Dennis Nulty, tuba 



Attire: Casual Fair Market Value: $75 

Delights of the Danube 

Grosse Pointe Farms 

Nicholas McGegan is not only a connoisseur of period 

classical music, but is also an aficionado of Austro- 

Hungarian wines and cuisine. For this lovely evening 

at the Frohlich House in Grosse Pointe Farms, he will 

be the master chef for a scrumptious dinner that makes 

for a perfect accompaniment to the musical program he 

will be conducting that week with the DSO. His soloist 

Robert Levin will provide the musical commentary for 

this Viennese soirée. 

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Mushroom Soup 

Cucumber Salad 

Kaiser Schnitzel 

Gundel Pancakes 

Wines selected to complement the menu 

Saturday, March 24, 2012 

6:30 p.m. 

Your Hosts 

Nicholas McGegan 

Anne Parsons and Donald Dietz 


Robert Levin, piano 



Attire: Casual Chic Fair Market Value: $125

Monet by the Lake 

Grosse Pointe Shores 

You are invited to savor Monet-inspired French cuisine 

in a cozy ranch home just steps from Lake St. Clair. 

Come dine by the warmth of a comfortable fire, enjoy a 

luscious repast lovingly prepared by your hostess, and let 

talented musicians lift your spirits with fabulous music. 

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Rosemary Cashews 

Goat Cheese and Tart Apple on French Bread 

Boeuf Bourguignon 

Green Salad Vinaigrette 

Haricots Verts 

French Baguette 

French Almond Tart with Raspberry Sauce 

Red and White Wine 

Thursday, April 12, 2012 

6:30 p.m. 

Your Hosts 

Madeleine and Allen Phillips 


Sharon Wood Sparrow, flute 

Velda Kelly, violin 

Glenn Mellow, viola 

Melody and Muer 

Beverly Hills 

In 1929 Babe Ruth hit his 500 th home run. Sergei 

Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 3 premiered in Paris. Gabrielle 

“Coco” Chanel emerged as the queen of fashion. And 

Joseph F. Muer turned part of his cigar factory on Gratiot 

into Joe Muer’s Oyster Bar, a venerable Detroit institution 

that served appreciative diners for seven decades. Now 

Andiamo Restaurant has brought Joe Muer’s Restaurant 

back, and we are privileged to be able to pair Joe Muer’s 

spectacular cuisine with brilliant symphonic music. Join 

us and the DSO’s best for a throwback Joe Muer dinner 

that will have you thinking all the way back to the Roaring 

Twenties. 

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Passed Appetizer with Champagne 

Oysters Rockefeller 

Starter Plates 

White Bean Relish 

Cottage Cheese 

Smoked Bluefish Pâté 

Salad Course 

Roquefort Wedge 

First Course 

Muer’s Famous Clam Chowder 

Entrée 

Dover Sole à la Meunière 

Potato Dauphinoise 

Stewed Tomatoes 

Dessert 

Key Lime Pie 

Classic Cocktails and Wines 

Sunday, April 15, 2012 

6:30 p.m. 

Your Hosts 

Janet and Norm Ankers 

Catered By 

Joe Muer Seafood 


Hai-Xin Wu, violin 

Hong-Yi Mo, violin 






Attire: Casual Fair Market Value: $112.50

A Sunday in April 

Franklin 

A warm, welcoming and accessible residence awaits you 

on this special spring Sunday. Designed by renowned 

architect Lou DesRosiers, this contemporary home 

features spacious rooms filled with natural light, woven 

artwork by local artist Urban Jupena and the hostess’s 

collection of geodes. Landscape architect Michael J. Dul 

designed the serene, wooded setting. 

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Passed Appetizers 

Spinach Phyllo Triangles 

Mini Potato Latkes 

Buffet Dinner 

Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce and Mango Salsa 

Assorted Grilled Vegetables 

Seven-Grain Salad with Fruit 

Pasta with Garlic, Olive Oil and Herbs 

Mini Scones 

Dessert 

Fruit Platter 

Flourless Chocolate Cake 

Caramel Cheesecake 

Poppy Seed Cake 

Beverages 

Wine, Coffee, and Tea 

Sunday, April 29, 2012 

6:30 p.m. 

Your Hosts 

Marjorie and Saul Saulson 

Catered By 

Bonnie’s Kitchen and Catering 

88 Keys 

Bingham Farms 

Nestled in the woods, this spectacular contemporary 

home has a piano theme commencing at the driveway 

and continuing throughout the home. With walls of 

glass, you will be surrounded by a tranquil and lush view. 

The sounds of beautiful music will make this feast most 

joyous. Fabulous fare will make the time spent with 88 

keys complete. 

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Asparagus Frittata with Dill and Shrimp 

Beef Bruschetta with Coarse Grain Mustard 

Eggplant Roulade with Goat Cheese and Arugula 

Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Croustade with Basil 

Michigan Salad with Fresh Berries 

and Raspberry Vinaigrette 

Grilled Salmon with Julienne Vegetables and Sweet Chili 

Fresh Vegetable and Noodle Spring Rolls 

Assortment of Pastries and Coffee 

Wines to complement the menu 

Sunday, May 6, 2012 

6:30 p.m. 

Your Hosts 

Dr. Norman and Harriet Rotter 

Catered By 

Parties by Paula 


Randy Hawes, trombone 

Kathryn Goodson, piano 

Flowers by Weber’s Floral Gifts 


Kimberly Kaloyanides Kennedy, violin 


Pauline Martin, piano 



Attire: Dressy Casual Fair Market Value: $62.00 



Attire: Casual Fair Market Value: $62.50

Mother’s Day in the 

Havisham Gardens 

Birmingham 

Sweet April showers do bring May flowers. Come visit 

the Havisham House, a 1926 Tudor, and delight in the 

music of the DSO musicians. Enjoy fresh colors of spring 

as you dine amongst the majestic trees and flowering 

gardens. This will be a delectable and memorable way 

to enjoy a spring afternoon and celebrate Mom. “I love 

spring anywhere, but if I could chose, I would always 

greet it in a garden.” Ruth Stout 

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Lemon and Ricotta Pancakes with Lemon Syrup, 

Raspberry Butter and Fresh Raspberries Made to Order 

Eggs to Order with Crispy Corn Tortilla Strips, 

Roasted Poblano Peppers, Spicy Black Beans, 

Salsa Cruda, Mexican Melting Cheese, 

Guacamole and Lime Crema 

Brick Oven Pizza with Assorted Toppings 

House Smoked Whitefish Filets, Assorted Small Bagels, 

Herb Cream Cheese, Marinated Cucumbers 

with Red Onion and Dill 

Belgian Endive and Watercress Salad with 

Candied Walnuts 

Fresh Fruits with Honey, Greek Yogurt 

and Homemade Granola, Rugulach, Schnecken, 

Apricot Pie and Blueberry Streusel Muffins 

Fruit Juices, Fresh Fruit Smoothies and Coffee 

Wine and Champagne 

Sunday, May 13, 2012 

11:30 a.m. 

Your Hosts 

Gretchen and Ethan Davidson 

Catered By 

Peter’s Palate Pleaser 


Marguerite Deslippe, violin 


Sasha Mishnaevski, viola 

Carole Gatwood, cello 

Craig Rifel, bass 



Attire: Dressy Casual Fair Market Value: $75 

Elegant, Classic, Understated 

Bloomfield Hills 

These three words will be first in your thoughts as you 

arrive at this luxurious home on a private lake front. The 

home is nestled in a wooded area and built into a hill. 

Enter and you will experience dramatic views in every 

direction. A luscious array of small plates awaits you, 

and the music performed by a viola quartet will captivate 

you. 

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Passed Hors d’Oeuvres 

Creamy Wild Mushroom Duxelles in Parmesan Puff 

Cherry Chutney on Pistachio Dusted Brie 

Smoked Whitefish Pâté on Spinach Pancake 

Roquefort Mousse with Walnuts and Apple 

Smoked Norwegian Salmon on Bruschetta 

Raspberry Glazed Chicken Breast 

on Sweet Potato Gaufrettes 

Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tartlet 

Seafood Quenelles with Lobster Sauce in Petite Filo Cup 

Jumbo Garlic Grilled Shrimp 

Beef En Croûte with Béarnaise and Mustard Cress 

Petite Game Bird Strudel with Onion on Phyllo Triangle 

Bacon Wrapped Date Stuffed with Parmigiano-Reggiano 

Passed Desserts 

Assortment of Handmade Chocolate Truffles 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Profiteroles 

Chocolate Mousse Cone 

Cherry Amaretto Crème Brûlée 

Lemon Profiterole 

Strawberry, Raspberry and Blueberry Tarts 

French Champagnes 

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 

6:30 p.m. 

Your Host 

Christine Beck and Dana Locniskar 

Rose and Daniel Angelucci 

Catered By 

Opus One 


Caroline Coade, viola 

Hang Su, viola 

Shanda Lowery-Sachs, viola 

Han Zheng, viola 



Attire: Chic Fair Market Value: $87.50

A Moroccan Dinner 

Birmingham 

This white stucco “Bauhaus” home becomes an elegant 

yet relaxed setting for a Moroccan inspired meal. Enjoy 

the modern art collection, great conversation, luscious 

food and fabulous music in the home of your gracious 

hosts. 

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Mezza 

Zahlouch – Eggplant and Tomato Dip 

Bisara Dip – Fava Beans 

Hot Spicy Prawns 

Marinated Olives 

Moroccan Breads 

Feta, B’stilla and Spinach Phyllo Cigars 

Buffet 

Roasted Carrots with Mango and Ginger 

Lentil Salad with Red Onion and Garlic 

Minced Beef and Lamb Kebabs with Chickpea Purée 

Spiced Red Snapper Fillet 

Arugula, Beet and Orange Salad 

Tagine of Lamb with Date Syrup and Prunes 

Dessert 

Grilled Pineapple 

Pistachio and Plum Cake 

L’ami Jean Rice Pudding with Burnt Sugar Crackle Top 

Coconut Tuile Cookies 

Wine to complement the menu 

Friday, June 1, 2012 

6:30 p.m. 

Your Hosts 

Linda Dresner Levy and Edward Levy Jr. 

Catered By 

Savoir Fare 

Delight Your Senses 


Within the gates of this quiet community sits a warm 

French Country abode where senses are often delighted 

with the aroma of fine food, the bouquet of fine wine 

and the mesmerizing sounds of music. On this night you 

will relish the combination of all three. Cuisine made 

from scratch by Executive Chef James Rigato of the Root 

Restaurant will delight the palate with seasonal selections 

of regional cuisine born of mainly Michigan sources. 

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Seasonal Spring Green Salad 

Seasonal Pasta Course 

Roasted Miller Farms Chicken 

Seasonal Accompaniments 

House Baked Rosemary Focaccia 

Artisanal Cake 


Sunday, June 3, 2012 

6:30 p.m. 

Your Hosts 

Lisa and David Wilson 

Catered By 

The Root Restaurant 


Greg Staples, violin 

Beatriz Budinszky, viola 

Una O’Riordan, cello 


Chris Collins Quartet 



Attire: Elegant Casual Fair Market Value: $100 



Attire: Dressy Casual Fair Market Value: $62.50

An Architectural Delight 

Historic Boston-Edison District 

Spend an elegant late spring evening in a magnificent 

Italianate mansion in the heart of one of Detroit’s premier 

neighborhoods. The setting is a powerful limestone 

masterpiece designed by famed architect Albert Kahn 

and built for the Benjamin Siegel family in 1914. The 

home, recently featured in Hour Detroit, sits on extensive 

acreage and is furnished with the host’s collection of art 

and antiques. 

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Smoked Chicken on Corn Pancake with Cherry Relish 

Mini Alaskan King Crab Cakes with Bearnaise Sauce 

Thai Beef Salad in Syrian Cucumber Cup 

Little Italy Strolling Buffet 

Antipasto Chilled Relish Tray 

Saffron Ravioli Stuffed with Lobster 

and Roasted Tomato Coulis 

Farfalle Pasta with Sautéed Wild Mushrooms 

and Light Cream Sauce 

Gemelli Pasta Sautéed with Shrimp, Tomato, Artichokes, 

Olives and Basil 

Caesar Salad with House-Made Anchovy Vinaigrette 

Create Your Own Hearth-Made Bruschetta 

Dessert 

Miniature Chocolate Dipped Cannoli 

Assorted Michigan Tartlets 

Cherry Amaretto Crème Brûlée 

Fresh Fruit 

Champagne, Wine and Open Bar 


6:30 p.m. 

Your Host 

Dr. Devon Hoover 

Catered By 

Opus One 


Adrienne Rönmark, violin 






Attire: Dressy Fair Market Value: $75 

A Sunday Soirée 


This vintage home sits atop a hill at the end of a long 

driveway and is surrounded by lovely gardens. Its 

traditional décor artfully incorporates beautiful antiques. 

Your hosts, who are talented chefs, will delight you with 

fabulous food, and our expert DSO musicians will 

provide music for your listening pleasure. 

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Hors d’Oeuvres in Front Garden 

Chilled Prosecco 

Antipasti of Cured Meats, Cheeses and Olives, 

Crostini with Patés, Oyster Shooters, Deviled Eggs, 

Vegetable Platter and Fruit 

Strolling Dinner 

Station 1: Poached Fish, Parmesan Cheese Cups 

with Caesar Salad, Rice Balls and Smoked Trout Paté 

on Cucumbers 

Station 2: Tenderloin Sliders, Salsa Verde or 

Horseradish Sauce, Mushroom Tartlets with Brie 

and Walnuts, Roasted Vegetables 

Station 3: Chicken Lollipops, Mini Twice Baked Potatoes, 

Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach, Chicken Livers Wrapped 

with Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes 

Station 4: Cheese Ravioli, Pasta with Shrimp and 

Artichoke, Mozzarella and Tomato Stacks with Pesto 

Sauce, Mixed Green Salad in Edible Cones 

Station 5: Assortment of Finger Desserts 

with Coffee and Hummers 

Liquor and Wine 

Sunday, June 10, 2012 

6:30 p.m. 

Your Hosts 

Karen and George Seitz 

Judi and Dave Juneau 


Doug Cornelsen, clarinet 

Laurence Liberson, clarinet 

Shannon Orme, clarinet 



Attire: Casual Chic Fair Market Value: $50

Some Like It Hot 


Just like the blockbuster Hollywood comedy, this 

night out will be the highlight of your summer. Enjoy 

a lively evening in the home of one of Michigan’s top 

interior designers. The Regency styled home is a mix of 

contemporary, French and Regency décor. As you stroll 

by the gardens and the pool festooned with a fabricdraped 

cabana, you will think you are in the home of 

Marilyn Monroe in the hills of Hollywood. 

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‘Dab of Crab’ Alaskan King Crab Salad with Wasabi 

Raspberry Glazed Breast of Chicken 

on Sweet Potato Gaufrettes 

Char-Grilled Petite New Zealand Lamb Chops 

Buffet 

Vine Ripened Red and Yellow Tomato Salad Layered 

with Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Basil and Balsamic 

Vinaigrette Dressing 

Portabella Mushrooms Stuffed with a Mediterranean 

Cheese Blend and Roasted Garlic with Red Pepper Coulis 

Sliced Char-Grilled Tenderloin of Beef with Sauce 

Béarnaise 

Moroccan Breast of Chicken with Ginger, Cumin, 

Coriander and Cinnamon 

Potato Leek Flan and Spring Vegetables Du Jour 

Amaretto Cherry Crème Brûlée and Seasonal Fresh Fruit 

Open Bar with Premium Liquor and Wines 


6:30 p.m. 

Your Hosts 

Paul Feiten and Frank Coppola 

Marlene Bihlmeyer and Debbie Partrich 

Catered By 

Opus One 





$ 175 Per Person 

Attire: Casual Chic Fair Market Value: $87.50 

Summer Day 


This traditional, formal stone country home on a 

beautiful, serene lake will take you back to the 1920’s 

when it was built for the Storer Broadcasting family as 

their summer retreat. Cool breezes fan the mature trees 

and bring relief on a sultry summer day. The renovated 

time-honored home has eclectic decorating throughout. 

Join your host and fellow guests as you enjoy the 

beautiful music performed by world-class musicians who 

have come to play just for you. 

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Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Toasts 

Dilled Shrimp with Mustard Horseradish Sauce 

Entrée 

Halibut with Fingerling Potatoes, Fava Beans, Meyer 

Lemon Salsa, Pea Shoots and Savory Crème Fraîche 

Dessert 

Cherry Tart with Almond Crust 

and Toasted Almond Ice Cream 


Tuesday, June 26, 2012 

11:30 a.m. 

Your Host 

Lauren Fisher 

Catered By 



Fleur de Lys Quartet 

Andrew Wu, violin 

Melody Wooton, violin 


Alicia Rowe, cello 



Attire: Casual Fair Market Value: $75

Music and Mimosas 

Birmingham 

With this feast you get two for one. Two award-winning 

homes sitting side-by-side; one with a “Ralph Lauren” 

influence and the other, a classic 1927 farmhouse 

updated with a transitional modern décor. Your cohost 

and designer Jeffery King masterfully decorated 

the interiors of both homes. Enjoy a delicious brunch 

prepared by a culinary powerhouse and be serenaded by 

the talented DSO Gamar Duo. 

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Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce 

Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Sauce and Hard Rolls 

Grandma Geraldine’s Lasagna 

Praline French Toast Casserole 

Honey Baked Ham 

Caprese Salad 

Caesar Salad 

Quiche Lorraine 

Italian Cassata Cake 

“Not Your Mama’s” Bread Pudding 

Apple Cobbler 

Coffee and Tea 

Bellinis and Mimosa 

Sunday, September 30, 2012 

11:30 a.m. 

Your Hosts 

Ven Johnson and Lauren Tuckey 

Jeffery and David King 


Gamar Duo 


Debra Fayroian, cello 




Oasis of Peace and Music 


In 1972, while designing New York’s World Trade 

Center, the late Detroit architect Minoru Yamasaki built 

his own home in Bloomfield Hills, which became his 

“oasis of peace.” It is now an oasis for your hosts who 

have restored and renovated the home to blend with its 

minimalist style. Our hostess, an award-winning interior 

designer, has carefully chosen the art collected over 35 

years and every board installed in the home to honor 

the home’s history. It is a tranquil place for our amazing 

musicians to play for you on this early fall day. 

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Passed Appetizers 

Crustless Spinach Rounds with Roasted Tomato Fondue 

Deep Fried Olives 

Artichoke Parmesan Toast 

Potted Shrimp on Mini Potato Chips 

Buffet 

Marinated Chicken with Lemon, Garlic and Paprika 

Roasted Salmon with Charmoula 

Roasted Vegetables with Grains and Tomato 

Haloumi Cheese Wrapped in Grape Leaves 

Parsley Cucumber Salad and Roasted Eggplant 

Mashed Chickpeas with Roasted Peppers, Harissa Relish 

and Yogurt Sauces 

Warm Pita Bread Loaves 

Dessert 

Greek Rice Pudding, Poached Fruits with Pistachio Nuts, 

Chocolate Bar, Baked Feta with Honey, Sliced Walnut Bread, 

Grapes, Sweet Gorgonzola and D’Affinois Triple Cream 

Wine and Cocktails 

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 

6:30 p.m. 

Your Hosts 

Lynda and Ronald Charfoos 

Catered By 





Sasha Mishnaeviski, viola 



Attire: Black Chic Fair Market Value: $100

Golden on the Water 

Grosse Pointe Park 

Dr. Richard Golden is opening his beautiful 1929 

Georgian Colonial on Windmill Pointe for us to hear 

beautiful music, enjoy delectable fare and view his 

extensive art collection. The home, built by Hal Smith, 

features a grand library designed for the original owner 

who was an avid book and print collector. The library 

has been featured in recent films. An outstanding way to 

start a Sunday! 

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Fall Fruit and Cheese 

Roasted Amish Chicken Breast 

Chèvre and Sun-Dried Cherry Salad 

with Balsamic Vinaigrette 

Grilled Asparagus Salad with 

Creamy Lemon-Thyme Dressing 

Ratatouille with Whole Grain Penne Pasta 

Seasonal Fresh Fruits 

Granny Smith Apple Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream 

Red and White Wine 

Spiced Cider 

Sunday, October 14, 2012 

11:30 a.m. 

Your Host 

Dr. Richard Golden 

Catered By 

Dish 


Laurie Landers Goldman, violin 





Michigan Fall Comforts 

Franklin 

Enjoy an elegantly casual evening of Michigan fall 

comforts. You will be surrounded by nature and fall 

colors in the beautiful setting of a Country French home. 

Chef Jeremy will present delicious rustic fare themed to 

the season. Our talented DSO musicians will wrap you 

in wonderful music. Conclude your evening with a stroll 

through the lush grounds followed by a glass of port in 

front of the copper hearth. 

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Vegetable Tempura with Sweet Potato, Shiitake 

Mushrooms, Asparagus, Peppers and Spicy Mango Sauce 

Gravlax on Corn Blinis with Chives and Crème Fraîche 

Chorizo and Potato Croquettes with Red Pepper Aioli 

Creamy Spinach Dip with Toasted Sourdough Bread 

Dinner 

Roasted Beet Salad with Apples, Chèvre, 

Endive and Ginger Apple Vinaigrette 

Pork Tenderloin with Squash Medley, Onion, 

Sage and Dried Cranberries 

Broiled Salmon with Sweet Potato Hash, Corn, 

and Mustard Vinaigrette 

Ricotta Gnocchi with Roasted Garlic, Cauliflower, 

Kale and Parmesan 

Dessert 

Pumpkin Zuccotto Cake with Caramel and Rum Anglaise 


Sunday, October 21, 2012 

6:30 p.m. 

Your Hosts 

Kareem George and Fritz Morches 

Catered By 

Jeremy Restaurant 


Ron Fischer, violin 

Kyoko Kashiwagi, violin 





Attire: Elegant Casual Fair Market Value: $62.50

Fall Harvest 

Birmingham 

Spend an enjoyable fall Saturday afternoon with your 

hosts in their charming, traditional home in an historic 

Birmingham neighborhood. Your hostess will share her 

culinary skills, and our talented Detroit Symphony 

Orchestra musicians will delight you with melodious 

sounds. 

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Lox on Toast Points with Capers, 

Eggs and Red Onion 

Roasted Eggplant and Potato Frittata 

with Three Cheeses and Cumin 

Gold and Crimson Beet Salad with Oranges, 

Fennel and Feta 

Double Chocolate Tangerine Mousse Cake 

Cranberry Winter Pudding 

Red and White Wine, Champagne 

Saturday, October 27, 2012 

11:30 a.m. 

Your Hosts 

Patrice and Rod Lockwood 







Halloween Haunting 

West Bloomfield 

You have never had “Trick or Treating” like this. Just 

ring the doorbell, enter this lovely lakeside home and 

the rest will be magical. This musical feast comes with 

an impressively fabulous concert to “treat” your soul and 

an unbelievable “tricky” dinner based on the cuisine of 

ghouls and goblins. 

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Passed Horrors d’Oeuvres 

Mini Smoked Salmon and Spinach Strudel 

Herb Crusted Teardrop Tomato with Brie Mousse 

Thai Chicken Salad in Syrian Cucumber Cup with 

Coconut and Micro Greens 

Headless Horseman’s Squashed Soup 

Acorn Squash and Pear Bisque 

with Rosemary Crème Fraîche in Pumpkin Bowl 

Morgue Salad 

Endive, Bibb Lettuce and Baby Romaine with Maple 

Balsamic Vinaigrette, Candied Pecans, Dried Cranberries 

and Shaved Parmesan 

Egor Walleye and Frankenstein Filet 

Pan Seared Michigan Walleye and Filet of Beef with 

Mushroom Madeira Sauce 

Fingerling Potatoes, Braised Red Cabbage with Apple, 

and Haricots Verts 

Sinful Endings 

Cinnamon Ice Cream in Tuile Cup 

Apple Frangipane Tart 

Chocolate Dipped Pumpkin Éclairs 


Sunday, October 28 

6:30 p.m. 

Your Hosts 

Denise and Michael Tobin 

Catered By 

Opus One 



Jim Van Valkenburg, viola 

Robert deMaine, cello 



Attire: Casual Fair Market Value: $100

Let the Season Begin 


Kick off the festive season and enjoy an intimate 

contemporary holiday setting overlooking Wabeek 

Country Club. A wall of windows will allow you to 

enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful view — with or 

without snow. So let us dazzle and entertain you with 

the “Art of Entertaining” along with the bravura musical 

performance of our talented DSO musicians. 

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Hearty Hors d’Oeuvres 

Eggplant Roulade with Ricotta Cheese, Boursin Cheese 

and Sundried Tomato 

Crab Cake on Toasted Brioche with Lemon Caper Sauce 

Filet of Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Avocado Horseradish 

Australian Lamb Chops with Balsamic Drizzle 

Coconut Chicken Tenderloin on Sweet Potato 

with Honey Mustard 

Skewered Panko Crusted Short Rib 

with Carrot and Potato 

Tomato Cone with Roasted Fennel, Asparagus, 

Red Pepper and Zucchini 

Mediterranean Grilled Flatbread with Tiger Shrimp, 

Artichokes, Chèvre, Roasted Garlic and Cilantro Oil 

Mushroom Cake with Avocado on Cracker 

Stilton and Shiraz Risotto Cake with Caramelized Onion 

and Spaghetti Squash 

Dessert and Coffee 

Cookie Dough Truffle, Key Lime Tartlet, Raspberry 

Balsamic Mascarpone Tartlet and Almond Joy 

Wines 

Friday, November 30, 2012 

6:30 p.m. 

Your Host 

Mystery Host 

Catered By 

Continental Catering and Events 




Paul Wingert, cello 

Suite Dreams at The Henry 

Dearborn 

This elegant holiday feast at one of Detroit’s finest 

boutique hotels — The Henry, Michigan’s only 

Autograph Collection hotel, features a new modern 

stylish décor with extensive artwork throughout. The 

talented Chef Miller will tantalize your palate as you 

dine in the luxurious Presidential Suite. Our musicians 

will provide sweet sounds for your listening pleasure. 

An added surprise awaits you! Pack your overnight 

bag — a lucky couple will win the pleasure of staying 

the night in the Presidential Suite compliments of The 

Henry. 

MENU 

Passed Hors d’Oeuvres and Champagne 

Four Course Seated Dinner 

Wine Pairings 

Sunday, December 2, 2012 

6:30 p.m. 

Your Hosts 

Todd Peplinski 

Kelly Hayes 

Catered By 

Chef Russell Miller of TRIA, The Henry 








Attire: Holiday Chic Fair Market Value: $62.50 



Attire: Festive Cocktail Fair Market Value: $100

The Musical Feasts XXV Committee of 

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra 

Volunteer Council thank the following 

musicians for participating in 

this year’s Musical Feasts. 


Beatriz Budinszky, viola 


Chris Collins, saxophone 

Robert Conway, piano 

Doug Cornelsen, clarinet 

Robert deMaine, cello 

Marguerite Deslippe, violin 

Debra Fayroian, cello 

Ron Fischer, violin 


Kevin Good, trumpet 


Kathryn Goodson, piano 



Kyoko Kashiwagi, violin 

Velda Kelly, violin 


Robert Levin, piano 

Laurence Liberson, clarinet 


Bill Lucas, trumpet 

Pauline Martin, piano 


Sasha Mishnaevski, viola 



Shannon Orme, clarinet 

Una O’Riordan, cello 


Alicia Rowe, cello 

Craig Rifel, bass 




Kenneth Thompkins, trombone 

Jim VanValkenburg, viola 


Melody Wooton, violin 

Andrew Wu, violin 


Hang Zheng, viola

Reservations 

You may make reservations for as many feasts as you 

wish. You may also purchase an entire feast if you act 

promptly. All feasts are limited in the number of guests 

and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon 

payment, a confirmation and map to the feast will be 

sent via U.S. mail to your home. 

By Phone: 

Reservations can be made using your MasterCard, 

Visa, American Express, or Discover by calling the 

DSO Volunteer Council Office at 313-576-5154. 

By Mail: 

If reserving by mail, please complete BOTH SIDES 

of the reservation form located on the last pages of 

this booklet. Reservations must be accompanied by 

payment. Make checks payable to: 

DSO Volunteer Council 

Mail to: 

Detroit Symphony Orchestra 

Volunteer Council Office 

3711 Woodward Avenue 

Detroit, MI 48201-2444 

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS 

OR CANCELLATIONS: 

Early reservations are advised as feasts sell out quickly. 

The deadline for reservations or cancellations is one 

week prior to the date of the feast. 

For more information please call 313-576-5154 

According to IRS guidelines, the fair market value 

of each Musical Feast must be subtracted from your 

payment to determine its tax-deductible portion. 

Musical Feasts XXV menus and musicians are 

subject to change. 

Reservations — Musical Feasts XXV — 2012 

Date Name of Feast Per # of Total 

Person persons 

Mar. 2 A Carnival of Music $200 x_____ =_________ 

Friday 

Mar. 15 Breath of Spring $150 x_____ =_________ 

Thursday 

Mar. 24 Delights of the Danube $250 x_____ =_________ 

Saturday 

Apr. 12 Monet by the Lake $90 x_____ =_________ 

Thursday 

Apr. 15 Melody and Muer $225 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

Apr. 29 A Sunday in April $125 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

May 6 88 Keys $125 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

May 13 Mother’s Day $150 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

May 16 Elegant, Classic, Understated $150 x_____ =_________ 

Wednesday 

June 1 Moroccan Dinner $200 x_____ =_________ 

Friday 

June 3 Delight Your Senses $125 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

June 8 Architectural Delight $150 x_____ =_________ 

Friday 

June 10 Sunday Soirée $100 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

June 15 Some Like It Hot $175 x_____ =_________ 

Friday 

June 26 Summer Day $150 x_____ =_________ 

Tuesday 

Sept. 30 Music and Mimosas $120 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

Oct. 3 Oasis of Peace and Music $200 x_____ =_________ 

Wednesday 

Oct. 14 Golden on the Water $100 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

Oct. 21 Michigan Fall Comforts $125 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

Oct. 27 Fall Harvest $60 x_____ =_________ 

Saturday 

Oct. 28 Halloween Haunting $200 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

Nov. 30 Let the Season Begin $125 x_____ =_________ 

Friday 

Dec. 2 Suite Dreams at The Henry $200 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

When mailing your payment, please complete 

BOTH SIDES of this form.

Musical Feasts XXVI 

Reservation Form 

Please print names of all guests 

for this reservation 

Name(s)____________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

Address_____________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

City_______________________________________________ 

State_______________________________________________ 

Zip Code___________________________________________ 

Primary Phone_______________________________________ 

Alternate Phone______________________________________ 

Email______________________________________________ 

q Paying by Check 

Credit Card (Check ONE): 

q Visa q MasterCard q American Express q Discover 

Account #___________________________________________ 

Expiration Date______________________________________ 

Name as it appears on credit card 

Signature 

When mailing your payment, 

please complete BOTH SIDES of this form. 

Reservations — Musical Feasts XXV — 2012 

Date Name of Feast Per # of Total 

Person persons 

Mar. 2 A Carnival of Music $200 x_____ =_________ 

Friday 

Mar. 15 Breath of Spring $150 x_____ =_________ 

Thursday 

Mar. 24 Delights of the Danube $250 x_____ =_________ 

Saturday 

Apr. 12 Monet by the Lake $90 x_____ =_________ 

Thursday 

Apr. 15 Melody and Muer $225 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

Apr. 29 A Sunday in April $125 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

May 6 88 Keys $125 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

May 13 Mother’s Day $150 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

May 16 Elegant, Classic, Understated $150 x_____ =_________ 

Wednesday 

June 1 Moroccan Dinner $200 x_____ =_________ 

Friday 

June 3 Delight Your Senses $125 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

June 8 Architectural Delight $150 x_____ =_________ 

Friday 

June 10 Sunday Soirée $100 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

June 15 Some Like It Hot $175 x_____ =_________ 

Friday 

June 26 Summer Day $150 x_____ =_________ 

Tuesday 

Sept. 30 Music and Mimosas $120 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

Oct. 3 Oasis of Peace and Music $200 x_____ =_________ 

Wednesday 

Oct. 14 Golden on the Water $100 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

Oct. 21 Michigan Fall Comforts $125 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

Oct. 27 Fall Harvest $60 x_____ =_________ 

Saturday 

Oct. 28 Halloween Haunting $200 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

Nov. 30 Let the Season Begin $125 x_____ =_________ 

Friday 

Dec. 2 Suite Dreams at The Henry $200 x_____ =_________ 

Sunday 

When mailing your payment, please complete 

BOTH SIDES of this form.

Musical Feasts XXVI 

Reservation Form 

Please print names of all guests 

for this reservation 

Name(s)____________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

Address_____________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

City_______________________________________________ 

State_______________________________________________ 

Zip Code___________________________________________ 

Primary Phone_______________________________________ 

Alternate Phone______________________________________ 

Email______________________________________________ 

q Paying by Check 

Credit Card (Check ONE): 

q Visa q MasterCard q American Express q Discover 

Account #___________________________________________ 

Expiration Date______________________________________ 

Name as it appears on credit card 

Signature 

When mailing your payment, 

please complete BOTH SIDES of this form.

Volunteer Council

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