The Bard College Conservatory of Music has received a generous $9.2 million gift from Bard alumnus László Z. Bitó, class of 1960, for the construction of The László Z. Bitó ’60 Conservatory Building. This state-of-the-art teaching and performance facility addresses the growing needs of the Conservatory, brought on by its fivefold growth since its founding in 2005. With an anticipated completion date of January 2013, the building is scheduled to begin construction in October. The design of the building, by Deborah Berke & Partners Architects, supports the Conservatory’s dedication to providing top-level musical training in the context of a liberal arts education. More project description after the break.
Robert Martin, director of The Bard College Conservatory of Music, says, “My colleagues and I, and the students of the Conservatory, are thrilled beyond words with this gift, and deeply grateful to Mr. Bitó and his wife, Olivia Carino, for their generosity and for their belief in us. The László Z. Bitó ’60 Conservatory Building will make a difference in our work and our life every day.”
