Silver Anniversary Campaign

What would you give to help the only organization of its kind in the world, take on the world?

Opera Atelier does what no one else does – or can.

Was it really a quarter century ago that two Toronto dancers started an opera and ballet company that would bring to life the neglected masterpieces of the 17^th and 18^th centuries?

Not only did Marshall Pynkoski and Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg share that impossible dream, they presented these operas in a unique period style, by combining singing and dancing into a single fluid experience.

Today, Opera Atelier is not only the world’s pre-eminent opera-ballet company specializing in period productions, it has created a market where none existed before – or rather, an enthusiastic fan base numbering in the thousands, plus strong corporate and government support, and the confidence to mine the desire of music-lovers to go both wide and deep in their love for Monteverdi, Lully, Gluck, Mozart and More.

Opera Atelier has no shortage of talent, dreams or star-power. Indeed, it has shaped the careers of artists from Russell Braun to Measha Brueggergosman. It has even introduced baroque opera to Japan, Korea and Singapore and performed at the 100th anniversary of the BBC Proms.

All Opera Atelier lacks to become Toronto’s toast to the world is…… money.

For 25 years, it has produced ravishing ballet and opera on a shoe-string. But in order to offer a three-production season, expand its mandate to produce 19^th century works, and put its finances on a firmer footing so that it can continue to delight us with the masterworks of French baroque opera, it needs your support – now and in a major new way through the Silver Anniversary Campaign.

So when you’re thinking of impossible dreams, think how well Opera Atelier has created the stuff that dreams are made of.

To thank you for giving to this special campaign, we offer the following privileges:

FIGARO

$50 –$999

Silver Anniversary Campaign listing in house program during the 2011-12 season
Tax receipt for full amount of donation

DIDO

$1,000 –$2,499

All above privileges plus
Silver Anniversary Campaign listing in house program through the 2012-13 season
Copy of special 25^th anniversary poster
The opportunity to spread gift payment over three years.

PERSÉE

$2,500 –$4,999

All above privileges plus
Copy of special 25^th anniversary poster, autographed by Marshall Pynkoski and Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg

POPPEA

$5,000 –$9,999

All above privileges plus
Recognition in the Elgin Theatre Lobby during the 2011-12 season

IDOMENEO

$10,000 –$24,999

All above privileges plus
Recognition in the Elgin Theatre Lobby through the 2012-13 season
Personalised introduction to the backstage world of Opera Atelier

ORFEO

$25,000 or greater

All above privileges plus
Invitation to a private dinner with Marshall Pynkoski and Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg

For more information, please call 416.703.3767 x226 or send an email to silvercampaign@operaatelier.com

Charitable Registration Number: 128590817RR0001. Top Banner: Charpentier’s Actéon; Artists: Jennie Such, Luciana Calvet, Courtney Lutz, Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg, Vicki St. Pierre; Photo Credit: Bruce Zinger 2005. Right Sidebar: Opera Atelier's 25th Anniversary Photo Credit: Bruce Zinger 2010; Artists: Ben Cruchley,Leonie Gagne, Juri Hiraoka, Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg, Patrick Lavoie, James Leja, Jennifer Nichols, Jack Rennie, Curtis Sullivan and Magda Vasko; Photographed at St. Lawrence Hall.

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