Celebrating Opera's Great Leaders

OPERA America Salutes brings together artists, producers, and advocates in a special tribute to some of the field’s most accomplished figures.

With celebrated guest host, Isabel Leonard, the unforgettable evening honors industry pioneers and supports the next generation of opera leaders.

Proceeds from the event will sustain OPERA America’s professional development programs, including the Leadership Intensive, New General Director Roundtables, and Mentorship Programs.

Friday, March 7, 2025
6:45 p.m. – 10:15 p.m. ET
The University Club of New York
One West 54th St, New York, NY

Honoring

Inductees into the Opera Hall of Fame
Recipients of the National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards

Featuring

Cocktails, dinner, and special musical performances by singers from the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program.

Attire

Business attire. The University Club requires jackets for men and does not permit T-shirts, sneakers, denim, or athletic attire.

The Evening's Honorees

Event Tickets

Single Tickets

• General - $350 (priced at cost; $0 tax deductible)
• Advocate - $500 ($150 tax deductible)
• Supporter - $1,000 ($650 tax deductible)

Tables (for up to 10)

• Patron - $5,000 ($1,500 tax deductible)
• Sponsor - $10,000 ($6,500 tax deductible)
• Underwriter - $25,000 ($21,500 tax deductible)
• Benefactor - $50,000 ($46,500 tax deductible)

Special Thanks to the OPERA America Salutes Host Committee

Tom Ajamie
Karin A. Eames
Gordon Getty
Carol F. Henry
Anne R. Kline and Geoffrey Pohanka
Karen J. Kubin
Virginia and Nix Lauridsen
Dr. Frayda B. Lindemann
Bernice Lindstrom
Claire Liu and Joe Greenberg
Lynn J. Loacker
Susan F. Morris
Pamela and Richard Rigg
Marc A. Scorca and Joe Alvarez
Gene and Jean Stark
Eva and Marc Stern
Diane B. Wilsey
Roma B. Wittcoff
Anonymous (2)

List as of  Feb. 7, 2025