A Celebration of the "Q Prize" with Quincy Jones to support Project Q at the Harvard School of Public Health and the Quincy Jones Foundation
November 13, 2008
Time Warner Center, New York City
Event Overview
Quincy Jones and the Harvard School of Public Health teamed up to award an international organization that utilizes music as a vehicle to impact and rescue at risk youth. The Q Prize was awarded to Maestro Gustavo Dudamel, the internationally renowed conductor, and his mentor Dr. Jose Antonio Abreu. They have successfully created a "classical music" program in Venezuela that provides structure, self-esteem and culture to the youth - despite skepticism from critics that such a music program would not be well received in the slums of Venezuela. Those critics proved to be wrong, very wrong! In the last 10 years, the program has served over 800,000 youth and given them a global sense of unity. The children of the program may never become professional musicians (and that's okay), but at Quincy Jones says, the program is "giving hope."
- Welcoming Remarks
Francois-Henry Bennahmias, President & CEO
Audemars Piguet North America
- Special Performances
Bianca Ryan, Siedah Garrett, Everhard Parades & Aristides Rivas, Michael McDonald & Wyclef Jean
- Presentation of Q Prize
Quincy Jones & Jay Winsten
- Q Prize Recipients
Dr. Jose Antonio Abreu & Maestro Gustavo Dudamel
- Auemars Piguet Live Auction
Limited Edition Piguet Millenary Pianoforte timepiece and autographed Quincy Jones memorabilia
- Celebrity Guests
Nick Ashford, Valerie Simpson, Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Harry Radcliffe (Producer of 60 Minutes), Ray Chew and the Crew
Check out Maestro Gustavo and the youth he trains, magical music to your ears!
***What is the FAB key takeaway?
Attending such a prestigious and well established philanthropic event was inspiring and sets the standard for what FAB aspires to be in the future!***
Quincy Jones presents the "Q Prize" to Dr. Jose Antonio Abreu and Maestro Gustavo
Siedah Garrett!
Wyclef Jean, enough said!
Michael McDonald performs, the crowed went crazy!
Wyclef Jean freestyles, he did awesome!
Remember Ashford and Simpson?
Wyclef Jean in the crowd, showing some love!
Luxurious Piguet Watch for auction
"We Love the World" celebrity signed picture frame for auction
Quincy Jones hugs the guests
Wyclef Jean mingles with 60 Minutes Producer (Harry Radcliffe) and others
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