Thank you so very much for making it possible for those of us residing in small rural communities to enjoy concerts usually only seen in large metropolitan venues. Jeffrey Grossman and Katharine Dain performed in our small town last evening. WOW!
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 |