Washington National Opera 2010 Opera Ball Hosted by the Embassy of The Russian Federation

Photo by Tony Brown

Opera Ball Since 1956, Washington National Opera has celebrated

the end of the opera season with The Opera Ball, a

world-class, meticulously-designed, two-part, black-tie

evening celebrating opera and the cultural connections

that can be forged through the arts.

This event attracts world-wide media coverage and has

established itself as the #1 event in Washington, DC.

Last year’s Opera Ball was held at the Embassy of The

Russian Federation and attracted over 500 guests –

including Members of Congress, Administration

Officials, Supreme Court Justices, business leaders,

members of the diplomatic community, and many

other sought-after guests in Washington.

This year’s Opera Ball, hosted by the Chinese

Ambassador to the United States, Mr. Zhang Yesui and

his wife Mme. Chen Naiqing, at the Chancery of the

Embassy of The People’s Republic of China, will honor

Plácido Domingo’s 15-year legacy with WNO.

Embassy of The People’s Republic of China Washington, DC

Photo by Paul Warchol

Chinese Embassy

Host of the 2011 Opera Ball

For the first time in history, the annual Opera Ball will be held at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and will be hosted by new Chinese Ambassador to the US, Mr. Zhang Yesui and his wife Mme. Chen Naiqing. The Chinese Embassy is among the largest embassies in the United States. Designed by world-renowned architect I.M. Pei, the building serves as the new symbol of the People’s Republic of China to the United States. On May 7, 2011, Opera Ball guests will attend one of 30 intimate dinners given by various Ambassadors in their residences. As a corporate supporter, you would have your choice of embassy for dinner. After the dinner, guests will proceed from around town to meet at the Chinese Embassy for dessert, dancing, and vast array of Chinese cultural demonstrations.

Plácido Domingo Photo by Greg Gorman

Plácido Domingo

The 2011 Opera Ball honors Plácido Domingo for his 15-year legacy with Washington National Opera. Maestro Domingo is one of the most recognized

artists in the world today. His honors include:

Named Greatest Tenor of All Time by BBC

General Director of WNO and Los Angeles Opera

9 Grammy Awards

2 Latin Grammys

Rank of Commander of France’s Legion of Honor

Performed for closing ceremonies at the 2008

Beijing Olympics

Honorary Knighthood of the British Empire

Medal of Freedom from the President of the United

States of America

World Award for Humanitarian Causes from

President Mikhail Gorbachev

Washington National Opera production of La Traviata Photo by Karin Cooper

Washington National Opera

For more than 50 years, Washington National Opera

(WNO) has presented world-class opera to standing-

room-only audiences. General Director Plácido

Domingo has transformed WNO into a company of

world-wide acclaim, attracting the most sought-after

singers, conductors, directors, and designers.

Washington National Opera’s Board of Trustees is

composed of leaders in business, education, and

government. Committed to furthering the art of

opera, WNO produces internationally acclaimed

performances at the Kennedy Center, and administers

the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists Program – one of

the leading training programs in the world. WNO

serves public school students throughout Maryland,

Washington, and Northern Virginia with interactive

and multi-disciplinary arts education programs. The

Opera Ball revenue supports these important

initiatives.

Corporate Support Sponsors of this signature event will enjoy the perfect environment to forge new long-lasting business and social connections. The Opera Ball is a see-and-be-seen event attended by Members of Congress, Administration Officials, Supreme Court Justices, business leaders and high-profile members of the media. Your partnership will help WNO:

stage world-class productions

showcase top opera singers

bring Arts education and outreach programs to

underserved public schools in the District of

Columbia

develop young stars through the nationally

acclaimed Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program

enrich and diversify Washington’s cultural

environment

2010 Opera Ball

Photo by Russell Hirshon

Corporate Sponsorship Benefits

Laureate’s Circle $100,000 Invitation for 10 persons at an Embassy Dinner and The Opera Ball

Preferential seating for the Embassy Dinner

Complimentary invitations for 8 to a special event for major donors (date TBD)

Acknowledgment on the formal invitation as a member of the Laureate’s Circle

Full-page acknowledgment in the bound tribute book as a member of the Laureate’s Circle*

Reserved table by the dance floor at the Ball

Maestro’s Circle $50,000 Invitation for 10 persons at an Embassy Dinner and The Opera Ball

Preferential seating for the Embassy Dinner

Complimentary invitations for 6 to a special event for major donors (date TBD)

Acknowledgment on the formal invitation as a member of the Maestro’s Circle

Full-page acknowledgment in the bound tribute book as a member of the Maestro’s Circle*

Reserved table by the dance floor at the Ball

* In honor of WNO’s 15th season with Plácido Domingo as General Director of WNO, all supporters in

the Chairman’s Circle and above will be identified individually in the bound tribute book with company

name and corporate logo associated with a full-page photo from one of Maestro Domingo’s WNO

productions.

2010 Opera Ball Photo by Tony Brown

Corporate Sponsorship Benefits

Chairman’s Circle $25,000 Invitation for 8 persons at an Embassy Dinner and The Opera Ball

Preferential seating for the Embassy Dinner

Complimentary invitations for 4 to a special event for major donors (date TBD)

Acknowledgment on the formal invitation as a member of the Chairman’s Circle

Full-page acknowledgment in the bound tribute book as a member of the Chairman’s Circle*

Reserved table by the dance floor at the Ball * In honor of WNO’s 15th season with Plácido Domingo as General Director of WNO, all supporters in

the Chairman’s Circle and above will be identified individually in the bound tribute book with company

name and corporate logo associated with a full-page photo from one of Maestro Domingo’s WNO

productions.

Director’s Circle $10,000 Invitation for 6 persons at an Embassy Dinner and The Opera Ball

Preferential seating for the Embassy Dinner

Complimentary invitations for 2 to a special event for major donors (date TBD)

Acknowledgment on the formal invitation as a member of the Director’s Circle

Acknowledgment in the bound tribute book as a member of the Director’s Circle**

Reserved table by the dance floor at the Ball ** Director’s Circle supporters will be identified in the bound tribute book with company name and corporate logo associated with full-page photo from one of Maestro Domingo’s WNO productions, with two Director’s Circle supporters per page.

Contact Sara Gilbertson at 240.432.0174 or 202.295.2421

or sgilbertson@dc-opera.org.