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BrAVA Philadelphia! 90th Anniversary Celebration and Gala
Friday, March 21
5:00 PM (Gala)
8:00 PM (Concert)
Marian Anderson Hall
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
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.
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“An Afternoon of Song” Hosted by the Bucks County Opera Association
Sunday, March 30, 2025
2:00 PM
Location: TBD
The Bucks County Opera Association is delighted to invite you and your guests to another Afternoon of Song starring some of the magnificent Resident Artists of the Academy of Vocal Arts. Enjoy some wine and light bites while you are serenaded with opera arias and songs. Don’t miss this event!
$150 per person
RSVP to Susan E. Kane at kane456@comcast.net or 215-862-2526.
Everything You Wanted To Know But Were Afraid To Ask
Your Crash Course in Mascagni’s L’amico Fritz
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Merion Station, PA
Address given upon RSVP
Limited Capacity
$50 per person
Following the huge success of recent pre-opera lectures, the Main Line Opera Association invites you and your friends to attend a discussion about the next opera to be performed at AVA – Pietro Mascagni’s L’amico Fritz. Our speaker will be the renowned opera specialist Michael Bolton who will enlighten us on all aspects of the piece. Enjoy fine wine, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and make sure to bring your questions for Michael.
RSVP to Judith Lovat at jlovat@avaopera.org or 215.735.1685 ext. 26.