An (Even Bigger) Evening of Divertimentos & Dressage
By Sally Frick
We are all very lucky to have a rich culture of both music and horses in our Foothills. It’s just a good fit for our area to combine classical music and classical riding. Although the concept of Divertimentos and Dressage was born out of my shared passion for orchestral music and beautiful horses, it has grown up to be an essential fundraising concept for the two organizations it seeks to support: The Spartanburg Philharmonic and Brooke USA Foundation. Philharmonic enriches, inspires and educates the public through live performances of high-quality music. Brooke USA Foundation strives to alleviate the suffering of working horses, donkeys and mules, and the people they serve in the developing world. Together, these two organizations help to make a better world both here and around the globe.
With growth comes necessary and exciting change. With that, we are moving Divertimentos and Dressage to Tryon International Equestrian Center’s new indoor arena. But the concept will remain the same: elegant and masterfully performed classical music accompanied by stunning horses and talented riders.
We have added more opportunities to support this event with ringside tables, a silent auction, signature cocktails, and an after-party to meet the riders and musicians. We are offering multiple levels of giving with substantial recognition of the donors. We also have a surprise! In addition to our incredible dressage riders, 2020 Olympian Doug Payne will dazzle us with Grand Prix show jumping!
Beautiful music and incredible athletes (both the two legged and the four legged) will make this an unforgettable performance. I hope you will join us!
Longtime Philharmonic Flutist and Regional Advisory Council Chair, Sally Frick, created this event from the seed of her combined passions: classical music and horses. It took on a life of its own, growing into a meaningful and memorable performance.