OPERA America Salutes
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
Opera Hall of Fame
2024
Adele Addison, soprano and teacher
Justino Díaz, bass-baritone and teacher
Jake Heggie, composer and mentor
Carol F. Henry, founding trustee and philanthropist
Wayne Sanders, artist, pianist, and arts leader
Sarah Billinghurst Solomon, artistic administrator and philanthropist
Teresa Stratas, soprano and actress
National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards
2024
Brian James Dawson, Tapestry Opera
Maria Lagios, Chicago Opera Theater
Claire Liu, Houston Grand Opera
William Miller, Opera Columbus
Leah Solat, Annapolis Opera
Jennifer Suh Whitfield, HERE Arts Center
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)
Register by Friday, February 14, 2025
Click below to register online or call 646.699.5248.