DONOR SUPPORT
PAT R O N P R O G R A M
Donna Wechsler, Chair Sponsored by Wells Fargo Private Bank The Patron Program is a vital force behind Opera Philadelphia’s
spectacular productions and community programs through their united support and enthusiasm. Patrons enjoy VIP benefits in
the opera house including a VIP coat check and champagne intermission receptions, as well as exclusive social events
throughout the season. This season’s Patron events included a Season Soirée in celebration of our 40th Anniversary held
in the Gladwyne home of Board Member Ady Djerassi and
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Kevin Newbury, composer Theodore Morrison, and star-studded cast in the Delancey Place home of Patrons Alan Sandman
and John Pcsolar; and a Meet the Artists event featuring an
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in the beautiful gardens at the home of Toto Schiavone and
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Aaron Copland Fund for Music
Drs. Jean and Robert Belasco
James and Nancy Abbott
Mr. and Mrs. Julian A. Brodsky
Myron and Sheila S. Bassman
Alpin J. and Alpin W. Cameron Memorial Fund
Cecile and Eugene Block
epicurean banquet with the cast of Charlie Parker’s YARDBIRD
Claire DiLullo. Patron Program support underwrote bass Morris Robinson’s performance as the Grand Inquisitor in Don Carlo.
Mr. Robert Devoe* Donald and Gay Kimelman William Lake Leonard, Esq. David and Susan Rattner Victory Foundation
Robert Bryan and Julie J. Bryan Madeleine and James Carlson Mrs. Alma Cohen (in memory of Sylvan M. Cohen) Deluxe Corporation Foundation Pauline Gray and Edward S. Barnard Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence O. Houstoun The McLean Contributionship Dr. Stanley Muravchick and Ms. Arlene Olson Tom and Jody O’Rourke Mr. and Mrs. R. Anderson Pew Dr. and Mrs. Joel Porter In Honor of Joseph G. Leone Dr. Stephen G. Somkuti Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Wiener Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams Drs. Anne and Jim Williamson* Ethel Benson Wister Mr. Robert Zimet
Patrons Arlene Olson, Stanley Muravchick, Bernadette and Jeff Bohn at the Meet the Artists event. Photo by Elisa Gabor.
40TH ANNIVERSARY 62 YEAR IN REVIEW 2014–2015