I want to express my thank you for bringing such wonderful music and talent to our little town in the west. Kemmerer, WY was blessed by two outstanding talents. We thoroughly enjoyed their skills, professionalism, and warmth. Igor Begelman is an extraordinary talent on the clarinet, and I did enjoy his commentary as well as his humor.

— M.R., Concertgoer, Kemmerer, WY

Staff & Board

Founder and Artistic Director Evan Drachman established the Foundation in 1990 in honor of his grandfather, Gregor Piatigorsky. Mr. Drachman (bio) is a professional cellist and a respected authority on the presentation of live classical music for diverse audiences.

A thriving volunteer network makes it possible for the Foundation to present more than 200 performances each season with a small full time staff. The Foundation’s full time administrative staff consists of Concert Coordinator Kathleen Le Blanc.

 

Board of Directors

Evan Drachman
President, Founder & Artistic Director
Lutherville, MD
Robert E. Allen, Jr.
Director
Sitka, AK
Walter B. Morton
Director
Metairie, LA
Robert Cane
Director
New York, NY
Ira Talbi
Treasurer
New York, NY
Richard Dowling
Director
New York, NY
Michael A. Varet
Secretary
New York, NY
Craig Michaelson
Vice President
New York, NY
Jephta Drachman
Director Emeritus

 

Advisory Board

Leon Botstein Luis Garcia-Renart Miriam Shames
Yo-Yo Ma Steven Isserlis Scott Waxman
Leon Fleisher Margaret LeMay-Lewis Bruce G. Wilcox