Maecenas Returns!
Pittsburgh Opera’s 38th annual season-ending fundraising gala, Maecenas XXXVIII, returns on April 15, 2023.
Pittsburgh Opera's signature fundraiser gala Maecenas is the social event not to be missed. It is hailed by SEEN as “one of the best black tie galas in town” and by the Tribune Review as one of Pittsburgh’s top parties of the year.
Named for Gaius Maecenas, the wealthy Roman statesman and cultural patron, the Maecenas gala has developed a reputation for a spectacular environment and great entertainment. Save the date and watch for more details to come.
Chair 2022
Maecenas XXXVII was graciously chaired by Pittsburgh Opera Board Member Chris Pritchard.
2022 Host Committee
Host Committee
- Patricia Dalby
- Kevin McMahon
- Judy and Hale Oliver
- Harry Thompson
- Don and Nora Fischer
- Gene Welsh and Marty Healey
- Michele Fabrizi
- Bob and Sheri Sclabassi
- Rebecca Dyas
- Katia Sycara and Michael Lewis
- David and Gabriela Porges
- Paul Gitnik
- Dr. Roxana Barad
- Dr. Lisa Cibik
- Nachum Golan and Steve Hough
To join the Host Committee, please contact Victoria Touscany via email or at 412-281-0912.
2022 Sponsors
Pittsburgh Opera gratefully thanks our generous Maecenas XXXVII sponsors:
Beguile Sponsor ($15,000)
Nemacolin
PNC Bank
UPMC and UPMC Health Plan
Charm Sponsor ($5,000)
Giant Eagle
To learn how you or your organization can help sponsor future Maecenas events and support Pittsburgh Opera's mission, contact Victoria Touscany via email or at 412-281-0912.
2022 Award Winners
Maecenas galas celebrate the conclusion of Pittsburgh Opera’s seasons, as well as recognize individuals who have contributed significantly to the performing arts in Pittsburgh or within their respective fields. Each year a few worthy recipients receive Awards from Pittsburgh Opera. Our 2022 recipients are:
(*posthumous honor)
Maecenas Award History
The event’s namesake, Gaius Maecenas, was friend to the first Emperor of Rome, Caesar Augustus, and a celebrated patron to such artists of his time as Horace and Virgil. Today his name is synonymous with “patron of the arts.” Pittsburgh Opera’s Maecenas Award is bestowed upon benefactors whose exceptional dedication to our work ensures that live opera can thrive in Pittsburgh.
Previous award honorees include:
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Nadine E. Bognar
- Dr. Jared L. Cohon
- Governor Tom Corbett
- First Lady Susan Corbett
- Robert Nutting
- Vincent Sarni
- Tom Wolf, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Donald Cardinal Wuerl
Maecenas Award
- Electra and James R. Agras
- Michele and Pat Atkins
- Nadine E. Bognar
- Carol R. Brown
- Tony Bucci
- Kathleen Casey Craig
- Daya
- Michele Fabrizi
- Teresa Heinz Kerry
- Dr. Arthur S. Levine
- Jeffrey Lipton
- Carol and Joseph A. Massaro, Jr.
- Dr. Andrew W. Moore
- Thomas H. O’Brien
- Mark Pasquerilla
- Jan and Dick Pagliari
- Kathe and Jim Patrinos
- David Porges
- Jeffrey Romoff
- Vincent A. Sarni
- Nancy and John Traina
- Doris Carson Williams
- PNC
Renaissance Award
- Stephanie Blythe
- Maestro Richard Bonynge
- Tito Capobianco
- Marianne Cornetti
- Vivica Genaux
- Nathan Gunn
- Christopher Hahn
- Jake Heggie
- Marilyn Horne
- Terrence McNally
- Sherrill Milnes
- Claudia Pinza
- Roberta Peters
- Mildred Miller Posvar
- Regina Resnik
- General Norman Schwarzkopf
- Renata Scotto
- Beverly Sills
- Dame Joan Sutherland
- Shirlee Verrett
- Joe Volpe
Past Chairs
- Electra and James R. Agras
- Barbara L. Barry
- Ritchie Battle
- Vivian and Bill Benter
- Sandra L. Bettor
- Nadine E. Bognar
- Maryanne dePalma and Howard Burnett
- Barbara and Gerald Chait
- Lisa M. Cibik and Bernie Kobosky
- Lisa M. Cibik and Ali Good
- Pamela Estes and James Ferry
- Cindy and Murry Gerber
- Laura and Claude Kronk
- Bonnie Levine
- Shelly and Jeffery Lipton
- Carol and Joseph A. Massaro, Jr.
- Patricia and Attila Molnar
- Christine Toretti Olson
- Jan and Dick Pagliari
- Kathe and Jim Patrinos
- Gabriela and David Porges
- Dottie and Vincent A. Sarni
- Teri and Damien Soffer
- Saundra and William Stout
- James Will
- Gillian and David Williams
