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SCRIBNER’S SWAN SONG In a glowing salute to its founder and artistic director Norman Scribner, a sold-out crowd packed the Concert Hall for a final holiday concert led by the famed conductor, who retires this year a er 47 years. The Choral Arts Chorus and the Ural Philharmonic Orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Bach’s “Opening Fanfare” and Handel’s emotive “Hallelujah Chorus.” A memorable performance by Russian opera singer Irina Shiskova was an additional treat. A erward, guests retired to the Roof Terrace for a lavish gala led by co-chairs Brooke and Stephane Carnot. It included a silent auction and a Russian-inspired dinner of smoked salmon and blinis, short ribs and cabbage. The night concluded with live music and dancing just before the stroke of midnight. VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS AT WWW WASHINGTONLIFE COM!
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