Opera Circle
Join our new community of opera champions whose philanthropy helps bring world-class productions, artists, and experiences to our stage, while getting closer to the magic.
With the arrival of Artistic & Music Director Alexander Shelley, and a bold new artistic era for Pacific Symphony, Opera Circle invites supporters to play a vital role in the next chapter of opera at Pacific Symphony.
Membership Levels
Benefits:
- Invitation to Opera Circle events
- Invitation to Creative Team Behind-the-Scenes Zoom Experience, featuring Stage Director, Elkhanah Pulitzer
- Invitation to Opening Night Dinner – must purchase dinner, Nixon in China tickets sold separately
- Nixon in China Open Rehearsal – get an early look at the monumental performance before Opening Night! Must RSVP to email invitation
- Invitation to Symphony 100 Opera Luncheon – Hear directly from the cast and socialize with fellow opera lovers. Lunch purchased separately-limited seating.
- Pacific Symphony Governing Members status, and listing in program book under Performer’s Circle ($2,500-$3,499)
- Additional parking passes
- Invitations to Backstage Tour and Open Rehearsals
- Invitations to Coffee & Conversation series featuring Symphony artistic personnel
- VIP access to the Box Circle Club Lounge at Nixon in China, and all Classical and Pops series concerts
Benefits:
- Invitation to Opera Circle events
- Invitation to Creative Team Behind-the-Scenes Zoom Experience, featuring Stage Director, Elkhanah Pulitzer
- Invitation to Opening Night Dinner – must purchase dinner, Nixon in China tickets sold separately
- Nixon in China Open Rehearsal – get an early look at the monumental performance before Opening Night! Must RSVP to email invitation
- Invitation to Symphony 100 Opera Luncheon – Hear directly from the cast and socialize with fellow opera lovers. Lunch purchased separately-limited seating.
- Opening Night Dinner included for TWO
- Invitation to exclusive coffee reception ahead of Creative Team Behind-the-Scenes Zoom Experience
- Expanded recognition at Opening Night Dinner
Benefits:
- Invitation to Opera Circle events
- Invitation to Creative Team Behind-the-Scenes Zoom Experience, featuring Stage Director, Elkhanah Pulitzer
- Invitation to Opening Night Dinner – must purchase dinner, Nixon in China tickets sold separately
- Nixon in China Open Rehearsal – get an early look at the monumental performance before Opening Night! Must RSVP to email invitation
- Invitation to Symphony 100 Opera Luncheon – Hear directly from the cast and socialize with fellow opera lovers. Lunch purchased separately-limited seating.
- Opening Night Dinner included for ONE
- Enhanced recognition
Become part of Pacific Symphony’s official opera donor community.
Benefits:
- Invitation to Opera Circle events
- Invitation to Creative Team Behind-the-Scenes Zoom Experience, featuring Stage Director, Elkhanah Pulitzer
- Invitation to Opening Night Dinner – must purchase dinner, Nixon in China tickets sold separately
- Nixon in China Open Rehearsal – get an early look at the monumental performance before Opening Night! Must RSVP to email invitation
- Invitation to Symphony 100 Opera Luncheon – Hear directly from the cast and socialize with fellow opera lovers. Lunch purchased separately-limited seating.
Created exclusively for supporters of Opera Focus, honoring the longstanding legacy and contributions of the volunteer-led opera support organization.
Benefits:
- Recognition as an Opera Focus Legacy Member
- Access to select Opera Circle communications
- Continued connection to the Opera Focus community and legacy
- Invitation to Opera Circle events
- Invitation to Creative Team Behind-the-Scenes Zoom Experience, featuring Stage Director, Elkhanah Pulitzer
- Invitation to Opening Night Dinner – must purchase dinner, Nixon in China tickets sold separately
- Nixon in China Open Rehearsal – get an early look at the monumental performance before Opening Night! Must RSVP to email invitation
- Invitation to Symphony 100 Opera Luncheon – Hear directly from the cast and socialize with fellow opera lovers. Lunch purchased separately-limited seating.
Opera Focus Legacy Membership recognizes and celebrates the dedicated supporters who helped build enthusiasm for opera through the independent Opera Focus organization.
*Opera Focus membership status will be verified
Honoring Opera Focus
For many years, Opera Focus supporters have played an important role in championing opera within our community. Through their dedication, enthusiasm, advocacy and volunteerism, generations of patrons helped cultivate appreciation for the art form and strengthen opera’s place within Pacific Symphony’s artistic vision.
Today, Pacific Symphony proudly honors that legacy through Opera Focus Legacy Membership while launching Opera Circle as the Symphony’s official opera support initiative.
FAQ
Is Opera Circle replacing Opera Focus?
Opera Circle is Pacific Symphony’s official support program. We proudly honor the longstanding contributions of Opera Focus through our Opera Focus Legacy Membership and continued recognition of its supporters.
I am already an Opera Focus member. What should I do?
Current Opera Focus supporters are invited to participate through the Opera Focus Legacy Membership or join Opera Circle at any membership level. Current Opera Focus supporters will be verified of their status in collaboration with the Opera Focus leadership team.
How does my gift support opera?
Membership contributions help support opera productions, artists, educational initiatives, and audience engagement experiences throughout the season.
If interested, please call Daniel Escobar, Director of Individual Giving and Governing Members
(714) 876-2377 or contact via email DEscobar@pacificsymphony.org.