We cordially invite you to join us in celebrating 90 years of AVA’s unparalleled contribution to the world of opera at BrAVA Philadelphia! 90th Anniversary Celebration and Gala! For nine decades, the Academy of Vocal Arts has been synonymous with exceptional operatic vocal training and artistic achievement. AVA alumni have become luminaries in the opera world, performing at prestigious opera houses such as the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, the Royal Opera House, and many more. The profound impact of AVA-trained artists continues to resonate around the world, enriching the cultural tapestry of opera with each breathtaking performance.
This landmark event will feature performances of opera’s greatest arias by an ensemble of distinguished AVA alumni, accompanied by the world-class AVA Opera Orchestra. Experience the artistry and passion that have defined AVA for 90 years in what promises to be the most extraordinary concert of the 90th Anniversary Season.
BrAVA Philadelphia! 90th Anniversary Celebration and Gala will take place at the newly christened Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening honoring AVA’s legacy and its profound global impact on opera. Join us for this extraordinary celebration of the Academy of Vocal Arts and its enduring commitment to the future of opera.
Latonia Moore (’04), AVA Board Member
Performance underwritten by R. Randolph Apgar and Allen D. Black
Richard Troxell (’92), AVA Board Member
Luis Ledesma (’98), AVA Faculty
Burak Bilgili (’04)
Piotr Buszewski (’19)
Performance underwritten by Alan J. Savada and Will Stevenson
Dominick Chenes (’16)
Alice Chung (’22)
Nancy Herrera (’95)
Musa Ngqungwana (’14)
Performance underwritten by Drs. Ruth and Steven Ryave
Anne Marie Stanley (’22)
Vanessa Vasquez (’18)
Performance underwritten by Drs. Ruth and Steven Ryave
Reserve Your Gala Package Today!
All Gala packages receive donor listing in AVA’s Opera Theater Season program books for a full year.
ANGELS
$2,000 per person ($1,550 tax-deductible)
$20,000 table of 10 ($15,500 tax-deductible)
BENEFACTORS
$1,750 per person ($1,300 tax-deductible)
$17,500 table of 10 ($13,000 tax-deductible)
YOUNG FRIENDS (45 and under)
$250 per person
POST-PERFORMANCE ARTIST RECEPTION
$500 per person ($350 tax-deductible)
Additional Underwriting Opportunities
Increase your support for our Anniversary Celebration
$5,000 | Angels and Benefactor Patron Party Co-Chair Sponsorship (2 available)
$2,500 | Major Artist Sponsor
$1,000 | Spotlight Sponsor
$500 | Resident Artist Sponsor
Single tickets for BrAVA Philadelphia! 90 Anniversary Concert and Gala! are currently available for subscribers only
To reserve your performance tickets or Gala support, please call 215-735-1685 and ask to speak to Bill Buddendorf or Laura Avellino.