Maecenas Gala

Pittsburgh Opera’s Maecenas Gala is named for the wealthy Roman statesman whose name has become a byword for patrons of the arts. It has been consistently recognized as one of Pittsburgh “Top Ten” parties and a glamorous, elegant evening to honor those who have shown themselves friends and munificent patrons of the arts in Pittsburgh.

Information and photos coming soon about the 2011 and 2012 Maecenas galas. 

Looking back at Maecenas Unmasked, 2010

The 26th Annual Maecenas Gala

The 26th annual Maecenas Gala was held on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters in the Strip District for the first time in its history.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Massaro, Jr. and the Massaro Corporation The Maecenas Award The Massaros and the Massaro Corporation were honored for their generous support and patronage of Pittsburgh Opera, and their role in the renovation of Pittsburgh Opera's new home in the George Westinghouse Air Brake Factory.
Mildred Miller Posvar The Renaissance Award The Renaissance Award was presented to renowned mezzo-soprano Mildred Miller Posvar in recognition of her achievements as a performer, her support of developing young opera singers and her contributions to the field of opera through the founding of another opera company in Pittsburgh.

Dancing to the music of Cityscape
Performances by the Resident Artists of Pittsburgh Opera
Atmosphere by All In Good Taste Productions, a Bob Sendall extravaganza

Maecenas XXVI Reviews

Maecenas Unmasked a hit for Pittsburgh Opera By Kate Guerriero, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Sunday, May 9, 2010

Maecenas Unmasked XXVI benefits Pittsburgh Opera By Patricia Sheridan, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Maecenas XXVI Photos

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One of the mysterious ladies welcoming guests to Maecenas XXVI	The Resident Artists of Pittsburgh Opera perform during cocktail hour	The Resident Artists serenade guests from above
Pittsburgh Opera Board President, Board Chair, General Director and the Maecenas XXVI honorees	Volunteers from the XI Society at Johns Hopkins University and Midshipmen from the US Naval Academy	Guests dined in the transformed Pittsburgh Opera performance space of the new headquarters
Guests danced well into the night to the sounds of Cityscape	General Director Christopher Hahn with Nadine E. Bognar and Marsetta Schweiger	A treasure chest stuffed with goodies worth $26,000 was raffeled at the event