Opera Ball 2011 Brochure
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Washington National Opera 2010 Opera Ball Hosted by the Embassy of The Russian Federation
Photo by Tony Brown
Opera Ball Since 1956, Washington National Opera has celebrated
the end of the opera season with The Opera Ball, a
world-class, meticulously-designed, two-part, black-tie
evening celebrating opera and the cultural connections
that can be forged through the arts.
This event attracts world-wide media coverage and has
established itself as the #1 event in Washington, DC.
Last year’s Opera Ball was held at the Embassy of The
Russian Federation and attracted over 500 guests –
including Members of Congress, Administration
Officials, Supreme Court Justices, business leaders,
members of the diplomatic community, and many
other sought-after guests in Washington.
This year’s Opera Ball, hosted by the Chinese
Ambassador to the United States, Mr. Zhang Yesui and
his wife Mme. Chen Naiqing, at the Chancery of the
Embassy of The People’s Republic of China, will honor
Plácido Domingo’s 15-year legacy with WNO.
Embassy of The People’s Republic of China Washington, DC
Photo by Paul Warchol
Chinese Embassy
Host of the 2011 Opera Ball
For the first time in history, the annual Opera Ball will be held at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and will be hosted by new Chinese Ambassador to the US, Mr. Zhang Yesui and his wife Mme. Chen Naiqing. The Chinese Embassy is among the largest embassies in the United States. Designed by world-renowned architect I.M. Pei, the building serves as the new symbol of the People’s Republic of China to the United States. On May 7, 2011, Opera Ball guests will attend one of 30 intimate dinners given by various Ambassadors in their residences. As a corporate supporter, you would have your choice of embassy for dinner. After the dinner, guests will proceed from around town to meet at the Chinese Embassy for dessert, dancing, and vast array of Chinese cultural demonstrations.
Plácido Domingo Photo by Greg Gorman
Plácido Domingo
The 2011 Opera Ball honors Plácido Domingo for his 15-year legacy with Washington National Opera. Maestro Domingo is one of the most recognized
artists in the world today. His honors include:
Named Greatest Tenor of All Time by BBC
General Director of WNO and Los Angeles Opera
9 Grammy Awards
2 Latin Grammys
Rank of Commander of France’s Legion of Honor
Performed for closing ceremonies at the 2008
Beijing Olympics
Honorary Knighthood of the British Empire
Medal of Freedom from the President of the United
States of America
World Award for Humanitarian Causes from
President Mikhail Gorbachev
Washington National Opera production of La Traviata Photo by Karin Cooper
Washington National Opera
For more than 50 years, Washington National Opera
(WNO) has presented world-class opera to standing-
room-only audiences. General Director Plácido
Domingo has transformed WNO into a company of
world-wide acclaim, attracting the most sought-after
singers, conductors, directors, and designers.
Washington National Opera’s Board of Trustees is
composed of leaders in business, education, and
government. Committed to furthering the art of
opera, WNO produces internationally acclaimed
performances at the Kennedy Center, and administers
the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists Program – one of
the leading training programs in the world. WNO
serves public school students throughout Maryland,
Washington, and Northern Virginia with interactive
and multi-disciplinary arts education programs. The
Opera Ball revenue supports these important
initiatives.
Corporate Support Sponsors of this signature event will enjoy the perfect environment to forge new long-lasting business and social connections. The Opera Ball is a see-and-be-seen event attended by Members of Congress, Administration Officials, Supreme Court Justices, business leaders and high-profile members of the media. Your partnership will help WNO:
stage world-class productions
showcase top opera singers
bring Arts education and outreach programs to
underserved public schools in the District of
Columbia
develop young stars through the nationally
acclaimed Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program
enrich and diversify Washington’s cultural
environment
2010 Opera Ball
Photo by Russell Hirshon
Corporate Sponsorship Benefits
Laureate’s Circle $100,000 Invitation for 10 persons at an Embassy Dinner and The Opera Ball
Preferential seating for the Embassy Dinner
Complimentary invitations for 8 to a special event for major donors (date TBD)
Acknowledgment on the formal invitation as a member of the Laureate’s Circle
Full-page acknowledgment in the bound tribute book as a member of the Laureate’s Circle*
Reserved table by the dance floor at the Ball
Maestro’s Circle $50,000 Invitation for 10 persons at an Embassy Dinner and The Opera Ball
Preferential seating for the Embassy Dinner
Complimentary invitations for 6 to a special event for major donors (date TBD)
Acknowledgment on the formal invitation as a member of the Maestro’s Circle
Full-page acknowledgment in the bound tribute book as a member of the Maestro’s Circle*
Reserved table by the dance floor at the Ball
* In honor of WNO’s 15th season with Plácido Domingo as General Director of WNO, all supporters in
the Chairman’s Circle and above will be identified individually in the bound tribute book with company
name and corporate logo associated with a full-page photo from one of Maestro Domingo’s WNO
productions.
2010 Opera Ball Photo by Tony Brown
Corporate Sponsorship Benefits
Chairman’s Circle $25,000 Invitation for 8 persons at an Embassy Dinner and The Opera Ball
Preferential seating for the Embassy Dinner
Complimentary invitations for 4 to a special event for major donors (date TBD)
Acknowledgment on the formal invitation as a member of the Chairman’s Circle
Full-page acknowledgment in the bound tribute book as a member of the Chairman’s Circle*
Reserved table by the dance floor at the Ball * In honor of WNO’s 15th season with Plácido Domingo as General Director of WNO, all supporters in
the Chairman’s Circle and above will be identified individually in the bound tribute book with company
name and corporate logo associated with a full-page photo from one of Maestro Domingo’s WNO
productions.
Director’s Circle $10,000 Invitation for 6 persons at an Embassy Dinner and The Opera Ball
Preferential seating for the Embassy Dinner
Complimentary invitations for 2 to a special event for major donors (date TBD)
Acknowledgment on the formal invitation as a member of the Director’s Circle
Acknowledgment in the bound tribute book as a member of the Director’s Circle**
Reserved table by the dance floor at the Ball ** Director’s Circle supporters will be identified in the bound tribute book with company name and corporate logo associated with full-page photo from one of Maestro Domingo’s WNO productions, with two Director’s Circle supporters per page.
Contact Sara Gilbertson at 240.432.0174 or 202.295.2421
or sgilbertson@dc-opera.org.
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