2010-2011 Season Donor Membership Benefits

New! Now your gift to BLO’s 2010-2011 Season gives you membership in our new Friends of Boston Lyric Opera or Orfeo Society of Boston Lyric Opera. Investing in BLO is a great way to bring you closer to the art form and join a community of opera fans. Member benefits are designed to enrich your opera experience. They may include Signature Series program tickets, Open Rehearsal invitations, backstage tours, and much more. Each benefit is offered with sincere appreciation of your generous support.

For more information, contact Heather Laplante, Annual Fund Manager, at 617.542.4912 x230 or donorservices@blo.org.

Friends of Boston Lyric Opera

$100    Overture member of the Friends of Boston Lyric Opera (100% tax deductible*)

  • An annual list of suggested recordings and books tailored specifically for our donors by BLO’s Director of Artistic Operations, Nicholas Russell, and Artistic Advisor, John Conklin.
  • Your acknowledgement as an important contributor in the 2010-2011 BLO Annual Report.

Cosmo and Jane Papa go on stage with BLO’s production staff for a closer look at the L’elisir d’amore ice cream truck during a backstage tour.

$250    Aria member of the Friends of Boston Lyric Opera
(100% tax deductible*)
All the benefits listed at the Friends of Boston Lyric Opera Overture level plus

  • A free subscription to OPERA America’s e-newsletter, NewsLink – your resource for the latest news in opera from around the country. †
  • Recognition in BLO’s Playbills.

$500    Ensemble member of the Friends of Boston Lyric Opera
(Tax deductible portion of your gift: $464*)
All the benefits listed at the Friends of Boston Lyric Opera Aria level plus

  • Two tickets to one Signature Series program of your choice. ‡

$1,000    Encore member of the Friends of Boston Lyric Opera
(Tax deductible portion of your gift: $964*)
All the benefits listed at the Friends of Boston Lyric Opera Ensemble level plus

  • Two VIP passes to one Final Dress Rehearsal of your choice. †

$1,500    Bravissimo member of the Friends of Boston Lyric Opera
(Tax deductible portion of your gift: $1,364*)
All the benefits listed at the Friends of Boston Lyric Opera Encore level plus

  • Invitation for two to attend one Open Rehearsal of your choice, includes admission to a pre-rehearsal reception – the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at art-in-progress.
  • Two tickets to one Signature Series program of your choice, including admission to the post-lecture Signature Reception. ‡

Orfeo Society of Boston Lyric Opera

$3,000    Grazioso member of the Orfeo Society
(Tax deductible portion of your gift: $2,764*)
All the benefits listed at the Friends of Boston Lyric Opera Bravissimo level plus

  • Priority seating for all BLO productions. †
  • Access to VIP Services – personalized service for all your ticketing needs by Orfeo concierge phone or email.
  • Exclusive access to the Orfeo Society Lounge prior to all performances (with the exception of Opening Nights).
  • Invitation to attend an exclusive annual Orfeo Society event. ‡
  • Special season announcements and welcome packet.
  • The opportunity to take part in our annual Orfeo Society Field Trip. †

The Abduction from the Seraglio’s Amanda Pabyan enjoys Opening Night festivities with her sponsors Susan and Robert Eastman.

$5,000    Adagio member of the Orfeo Society
(Tax deductible portion of your gift: $4,764*)
All the benefits listed at the Orfeo Society Grazioso level plus

  • Personalized private backstage tour of the Citi Performing Arts CenterSM Shubert Theatre. †
  • Invitation for two to attend all Open Rehearsals, includes admission to pre-rehearsal receptions.


$10,000    Allegro member of the Orfeo Society
(Tax deductible portion of your gift: $9,564*)
All the benefits listed at the Orfeo Society Adagio level plus

  • Invitations to exclusive artist events throughout the season. ‡
  • VIP Seating at all BLO community events. Enjoy front row seating at events like the Signature Series, the annual Boston Landmarks Orchestra Concert and Opera Night at the Boston Public Library. Subject to availability, some events require tickets be purchased in advance. †

$25,000    Presto member of the Orfeo Society
(Tax deductible portion of your gift: $24,564*)
All the benefits listed at the Orfeo Society Allegro level plus

  • Special acknowledgement during all BLO productions.
  • Opportunity to sponsor a mainstage artist, conductor, director, principle artist, ensemble or production element.
  • Opera Concierge Services, information on opera events at national and international companies as well as assistance with visits or ticket purchases at select companies.

$33,333    Vivace member of the Orfeo Society
(Tax deductible portion of your gift: $32,897*)
All the benefits listed at the Orfeo Society Presto level plus

  • Opportunity to travel to national or international opera events with Esther Nelson. †

$100,000    Crescendo member of the Orfeo Society
(Tax deductible portion of your gift: $99,564*)
All the benefits listed at the Orfeo Society Fioritura level plus

  • Unique and personalized opera experiences tailored to your special interests.

Lyric Circle of Boston Lyric Opera

Members of the Orfeo Society at any level who make multi-year commitments are designated as members of the Lyric Circle of the Orfeo Society and will receive special recognition in BLO’s Playbill during the term of their pledge.

* Tax deductibility reflects your total contribution less the cash value of any associated benefits.
† Upon request. Availability may be limited.
‡ Upon request. Availably is limited, registration is required.
These benefits have a cash-value. Donors who choose to decline benefits or recommend a gift through a donor-advised fund will not receive these benefits as part of their package. Please consult your financial advisor for more information.