"With their extraordinary talent, creativity, and perseverance, the five 2007 Honorees have transformed the way we, as Americans, see, hear, and feel the performing arts. We will forever be thankful for the great gift they have shared with us," said Kennedy Center Chairman Stephen A. Schwarzman. "Leon Fleisher is a consummate musician whose career is a moving testament to the life-affirming power of art; Steve Martin is a Renaissance comic whose talents wipe out the boundaries between artistic disciplines; Diana Ross's singular, instantly recognizable voice has spread romance and joy throughout the world; Martin Scorsese is a visionary filmmaker and a fearless artist; and Brian Wilson led not only a spectacularly popular rock group but also an era-defining transformation of the sound of music."
The annual Honors Gala is the highlight of the Washington cultural year, and its broadcast on CBS is the zenith of the nation's television season. Seated with the President of the United States and First Lady Laura Bush, the Honorees will accept the thanks of their peers and fans through performances and heartfelt tributes. On Sunday, December 2, in a star-studded celebration on the Kennedy Center Opera House stage, the 2007 Honorees will be saluted by great performers from Hollywood and the arts capitals of the world. Produced by George Stevens Jr., the Honors Gala will be recorded for broadcast on the CBS Network on Wednesday, December 26 at 9pm (EST) for the 30th consecutive year as a two-hour prime time special.
Honors recipients are recognized for their lifetime of contributions to American culture through the ...More...
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