Donor Benefits

Our community of donors is at the heart of Utah Symphony | Utah Opera (USUO). Your generosity is vital to our excellence and helps extend the gift of live music to individuals throughout our state. Thank you for your dedication to symphonic and operatic music, and we hope you enjoy your USUO experience.

PATRON ($50–$149)

Exclusive access to the Donor Services Helpline 801-869-9200
One-time 25% off discount at the Symphony Shop or Opera Boutique
Donors-Only Digital Newsletter packed with insider information

CHORALE ($150–$499)

All benefits listed above, PLUS-
One playbill listing per season
Invitation for 2 to 1 Symphony or Opera rehearsal
Surprise perks throughout the season

ANDANTE ($500–$999)

All benefits listed above, PLUS-
Invitation for 2 to 1 Donor Insider Event
Playlist curated by Thierry Fischer
Discounts at participating local restaurants

FRIEND ($1,000–$2,499)

All benefits listed above, PLUS-
Season listing in the playbill
2 passes for VIP Intermission Receptions
Tour of your choice at Maurice Abravanel Hall, Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, or Utah Opera Production Studios

ABRAVANEL-PETERSON SOCIETY ($2,500–$4,999)

All benefits listed above, PLUS-
Season pass for all VIP Intermission Receptions
Complimentary parking passes for USUO performances
Priority access to premium seating when you purchase 2 season tickets
Invitation for 2 to 2 Donor Insider Events

Maurice Abravanel

Maurice Abravanel served as Utah Symphony music director for over three decades. Maestro Abravanel, born in Greece and raised in Switzerland, became enamored by Utah’s majestic mountains and a group of dedicated Salt Lake City musicians. Under his baton, the Utah Symphony grew from a part-time community ensemble to a world-class symphony orchestra. He led the orchestra on many successful national and international tours, brought the symphony to prominence through recording contracts, and was the first conductor to lead an American orchestra in recording all Mahler’s symphonies. His commitment to serving the community helped raise the quality of life in Utah and influenced millions through his musical talent.

Glade Peterson

Glade Peterson was the founder and General Director of Utah Opera from 1978 until his death in 1990. Traveling from his home in the small farming community of Fairview to the stages of virtually every opera house in the world, Mr. Peterson put Utah on the operatic map, singing leading roles in all of Europe’s major opera houses and appearing with some of the finest singers of the 20th century. While Glade’s travels took him all over Europe and the United States, he remained a cowboy at heart and never forgot the peaceful beauty of his native Utah where he loved to watch the sunset while riding. He fulfilled a life-long dream when he returned to Salt Lake City in 1975, founded the Utah Opera and brought the magic of opera to his fellow Utahns. He shared his love for music with people from all walks of life and inspired many with his vitality and enthusiasm.

ALLEGRO ($5,000–$9,999)

All benefits listed above, PLUS-
2 complimentary tickets in VIP box for a select USUO performance
Access to Meet and Greet events with guest artists
Invitation for 2 to a private music salon

MAESTRO ($10,000–$24,999)

All benefits listed above, PLUS-
Opportunity to be named as a sponsor for a Guest Artist position or co-sponsor of a Utah Symphony concert or Utah Opera production
Participate in a toast backstage after a Utah Symphony or Utah Opera performance

OVERTURE ($25,000+)

All benefits listed above, PLUS-
personally curated benefits package

For more information about your benefits, including how to set up a flexible payment plan, please contact our development department at 801-869-9001 or online.

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