Maecenas Gala

Hailed as one of Pittsburgh “Top Ten” parties, Pittsburgh Opera's Maecenas Gala is the social event not to miss! Created by beloved General Director Emeritus Tito Capobianco and named for Gaius Cilnius Maecenas, the wealthy Roman statesman whose name has become a byword for patrons of the arts, the Maecenas Gala has developed a reputation for excitement, wonderment and surprise.

Details for Maecenas XXVI coming soon!

The 25th Annual Maecenas Gala

The 25th Annual Maecenas Gala was held on the stage of the Benedum Center on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

Honorees

Nadine E. Bognar - Lifetime Achievement Award
As a past President and longtime Board Member of Pittsburgh Opera, Mrs. Bognar has dedicated her passion, commitment and tireless energy to making opera a vibrant part of life in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Her lifelong love for opera combined with strong business expertise and determined leadership have been an invaluable resource in raising the artistic profile of Pittsburgh Opera, developing strategies for financial stability and raising
commitment to education and outreach programming.

Marianne Cornetti - Renaissance Award
The Pittsburgh Opera Renaissance Award is given to individuals for their outstanding contributions to the industry and for advancing opera as an art form. An alumna of the Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist Program and a native of Western Pennsylvania, Ms. Cornetti is recognized internationally as one of the leading Verdi mezzo-sopranos. In addition to recognition on stage, Ms. Cornetti is widely known as an advocate for young artists, giving generously of her time and expertise.