MAIN LINE OPERA ASSOCIATION
Wednesday, November 13
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Address in Merion Station, PA given upon RSVP
Tickets: $50 per person
Your Crash Course in Gounod’s Faust
Renowned lecturer Bill Palmerio from Widener University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will lead an engaging discussion on AVA’s upcoming production of Charles Gounod’s Faust. Join us for an enchanting evening filled with fine wine, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and dazzling operatic insight. Don’t forget to bring your questions for Bill!
Limited Capacity!
RSVP by October 30 to Judith Lovat at jlovat@avaopera.org or 215.735.1685 ext. 26
OPENING NIGHT GALA
Saturday, November 16
Academy of Vocal Arts
5:00 PM – Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
6:15 PM – Dinner
7:30 PM – Performance of Charles Gounod’s Faust
Post Opera – Champagne reception with the cast
Tickets: $700 per person
On opening night of Faust, come and enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a sumptuous dinner before the performance. Afterwards, you can mingle with the cast members while having champagne and desserts.
For more information, contact Judith Lovat at jlovat@avaopera.org or 215.735.1685 ext. 26
BUS TRIP TO THE METROPOLITAN OPERA – NEW YORK CITY
***ONLY 2 SEATS LEFT!***
Friday, December 6
3:30 PM – Bus departs AVA
7:30 PM – Opera Performance
Tickets: $625 per person
Join us for an exciting trip to The Met to see Verdi’s Il Trovatore. This unforgettable evening will feature AVA alumni Angela Meade ’09 and Michael Fabiano ’09 in what promises to be a truly spectacular performance.
Package includes:
RSVP to Judith Lovat at jlovat@avaopera.org or 215.735.1685 ext. 26
BrAVA Philadelphia! 90th Anniversary Celebration and Gala
Friday, March 21
8:00 PM
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.
Tickets: Buy Tickets Here
Join Us for a Trip to Germany – Featuring AVA Alumni
May 15 – May 25, 2025
Munich, Hamburg, and Hannover
Join us for an extraordinary journey through Germany in May 2025 with stops in Munich, Hamburg, and Hannover. Experience our incredible alumni perform iconic lead roles in Don Carlo, Tosca, and Der Rosenkavalier on world-class opera stages. We can’t wait to share this unforgettable adventure with you!
Featured AVA Alumni:
Stephen Costello (’07) in Verdi’s Don Carlo – Bayerische Staatsoper
Michael Fabiano (’09) in Puccini’s Tosca – Staatsoper Hamburg
Anne Marie Stanley (’22) in Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier – Staatsoper Hannover
We anticipate this trip will reach capacity!
RSVP to Judith Lovat at jlovat@avaopera.org or 215-735-1685 ext. 26 to reserve your spot today.