uPcoMinG Donor events M e e t t h e arti st s Members of Opera Philadelphia’s Patron Program enjoy VIP benefits and privileges throughout the season. Meet the Artists is an intimate reception where members of the Patron Program mingle with the cast of a current production while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. The 2013-2014 Meet the Artist event will feature the cast of Don Giovanni, which stars baritone Elliot Madore as Don Giovanni and soprano Michelle Johnson as Donna Anna.
General Director’s Council members Linda and David Glickstein with soprano Patricia Schuman (center) at the 2013 Meet the Artists event.
Bass Ben Wager and Chairman’s Council member Keith Straw at the June 2013 Meet the Artists, which was held at the home at of Patron Program Chair Donna Wechsler.
f ri e n D s vo cal r e c i tal & a P P r e c i ati o n r e c e Pti o n The Friends of the Opera are essential contributors to Opera Philadelphia and enjoy an enhanced connection to the Opera with behind-the-scenes opportunities, including backstage tours and enlightening educational programs. The signature event of the Friends calendar is the Friends Vocal Recital and Appreciation Reception. This season’s recital, which takes place on November 17, 2013, will highlight the talents of mezzo-soprano Margaret Mezzacappa and bass-baritone Musa Mgqungwana, both of whom are featured in Nabucco.
Soprano Sarah Shafer at the 2013 Friends Vocal Recital, held at the Curtis Institute of Music. Photos by Dominic M. Mercier
Young Patrons Steve Oh and Patricia Blaho with Jack Mulroney Music Director Corrado Rovaris at the post-recital Appreciation Reception.
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