Party of Note: A Frank Lloyd Wright Experience

Almost 150 guests attended the April 12 Phoenix Symphony Party of Note at the Taliesin West home of composer and architect David E. Dodge. His Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home features a multi-story design filled with Asian artifacts and sculptures.

Phoenix Symphony musicians performed Dodge’s Symphony No. 6, with the chamber ensemble led by Matthew Kasper, Phoenix Symphony assistant conductor. In addition to the music and spectacular desert views, guests enjoyed an East Asian-inspired dinner created by the Thai chef Vichai Karmakhan.

Parties of Note is in its sixth season, offering one-of-a-kind programs in an intimate setting with symphony musicians and friends, while enjoying a gourmet meal in some of the Valley’s finest homes.

PHOTOS COURTESY THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY

Lisa Hintzche, Frank Schoen and Candy Jenkinns

Michael Mazzocco and Danielle Durica

Kathy George, Michael Krelle, Jeff Rich and Trish Loffer

Melanie Nedrud and Anne Remien

David E. Dodge’s Taliesin West’s home

Front: Ruth Grafius, Patricia Schwantes and Joanne Wendell Back: Greg Wendell, Bruce Pulk, Phoenix Symphony Principal Timpani, and John Schwantes

Yijee Jeong, Shawn Downs, Carole Downs and Diane Mark

David E. Dodge shares the meaning of his Symphony No. 6.