Boston Symphony Orchestra Presents Project Tchaikovsky

The Boston Symphony Orchestra's
2nd Annual Fashion Contest & Event, Project Tchaikovsky
The Boston Symphony Orchestra presents Project Tchaikovsky, a unique fashion contest featuring fashion inspired by the music of Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky, scheduled in conjunction with upcoming BSO concerts featuring Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2, Little Russian, on April 13 and 15 at Symphony Hall. The Project Tchaikovsky contest will feature evening wear designs by ten talented fashion students affiliated with schools throughout the greater Boston area.

April 13 & 15
Symphony Hall doors will open at 6:30 p.m. on both Project Tchaikovsky evenings, allowing patrons to view the dresses, presented by models chosen by the designers, and enjoy the festive Symphony Hall atmosphere before taking their seats for the 8pm concert. The winner of Project Tchaikovsky will be announced at a special post-concert fashion event and reception in Higginson Hall, following the April 15 performance.

The Contestants:
The ten contestants competing in the Project Tchaikovsky contest are Madelaine Hay, Rhode Island School of Design; Nairomi Inoa, Yuya Kobayashi and Cam Yen Li, Mount Ida College; Fallon Coster, Rain Delisle and Melissa Higgins, Lasell College; Kelly Brown and Samira Vargus-Pena, Mass Art; and Kinda Touma, Newbury School of Fashion. Each contestant has been given $100 towards the production of his or her design. Cam Yen Li was a finalist in last year’s inaugural fashion event at Symphony Hall, Project Mozart.

The Judges:
The winner of Project Tchaikovsky will be determined by a judging panel including BSO violinist Wendy Putnam, fashion designers Michael DePaulo and Nara Paz, and Mary Nobile King, boutique director of Chanel and recently named one the Boston Globe's “25 Most Stylish People.” Jared Bowen, arts reporter for WGBH’s Greater Boston, will serve as the emcee for the April 15 post-concert event. The Project Tchaikovsky winner will be featured in Boston Magazine and receive dinner for two at the Oak Room. Additional prizes to be announced.

Project Tchaikovsky is made possible with support from Boston Magazine, Brandon Keith Hair, fashion consultant Kathy Benharris, makeup artist Debra Macki, and photographer William Downey.