Join us as we celebrate one of the most treasured parts of the Chautauqua experience: our Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra.

The 2026 CSO Endowment Fund Gala, led by a dedicated committee of Chautauquans, CSO musicians, and the CSOL, will support the long-term strength and vitality of the Orchestra. Together, we will honor the musicians who make the CSO so extraordinary and help ensure a vibrant and secure future for this beloved institution.

The evening begins at 5:00 p.m. with cocktails on the porch, musical entertainment featuring CSO musicians, and a silent auction. Auction items will include special experiences with orchestra members and Maestro Milanov. Dinner will follow, along with remarks from our honorary co-chairs, Marty Merkley and Marnette Perry.

After an exciting live auction and paddle raise, guests will move to a reserved seating section in the Amphitheater to hear Artist-in-Residence, pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk, perform with the CSO.