About Anne:
Anne Silvers Lee was formerly head of the Materials Management (Collections) Division for the Free Library of Philadelphia system. She took piano lessons when she was in grade school, and again as an adult, and is a much better audience member as a result. She enjoys all kinds of music, and especially loves the challenge of listening to contemporary music, particularly new chamber pieces and operas. She serves on the board of Network for New Music and was its board chair for the past three years. Her husband Wynn’s 50th anniversary gift to her was funding to commission a new work of music. She selected Vivian Fung who wrote “Ominous Machine II” for percussion and piano, premiered by Network for New Music in 2023.Anne also volunteers for Friends of the Wissahickon and is active in her West Mt. Airy neighborhood. Previously, she was a board member and treasurer of Northwest Village Network, part of the national “village” movement that encourages seniors to stay active, independent and involved. She also served on the board and as treasurer of Bartram’s Garden in West Philadelphia.
Anne feels so lucky to live in Philadelphia, with its wide range of music and cultural opportunities too numerous to count. “From classical to jazz to world music to hip hop to…, it’s all here,” says Anne. “You could literally be out every evening (and sometimes we are) listening or watching something terrific!” |
