Ms van Bergen began with her family background growing up in new jersey and playing violin from the age of 4.. She was fortunate to have supportive parents and studied music and performance under some of the best teachers.
In her performing career, Ms van Bergen played in large symphonies and has toured the world in that capacity. Several years back she developed an interest in the business and management aspects of classical music. She has held management positions in the St. Louis Symphony and the Philadelphia Orchestra and most recently before coming to Naples, she was managing Director of the prestigious 130 year old Schubert Club in St. Paul MN. Over the years she has added a degree in Visual arts and Business management to her credentials and has studied Museum Management as well.
Speaking about her first year in Naples with the Orchestra and the facility, she has begun engaging other groups in the Naples Art Community. We learned a little about the hiring of musicians and how Ms van Bergen plans to make The Phil more appealing and available to everyone. She has already begun to make changes to the Museum.
Kathleen answered questions from our members and took time to speak with many after our meeting concluded. We enjoyed having such an articulate and gracious speaker.
