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85th Anniversary Celebration Gala: Love & Legacy

In honor of Florida Grand Opera’s 85th Anniversary, a private selection of archival treasures—unseen photographs, historic costumes, rare recordings, and other relics—will be revealed for the first time.

By reserving your table today for our February 2027 Anniversary Gala, you are welcomed into the Legacy Contributor Circle and will receive invitation-only access to discreet gatherings throughout the coming year—culminating in the Grand Gala.

Tables are limited. Invitations will close once filled.

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FLORIDA GRAND OPERA COMMITTEE

Florida Grand Opera and the 2027 Gala Committee invite you to join us for the gala event of the season—an unforgettable evening celebrating the legacy and future of the oldest arts institution in South Florida. Be part of this extraordinary new chapter for Florida Grand Opera as we come together in support of our mission to inspire, connect, and elevate through the power of music and the human voice.

Lissete Hermida – Gala Chair

Maria Todaro – General Director & CEO, Florida Grand Opera

Irene Arditi

Karim Aryeh

Joanna Black

Ada da Silva

Marcelo De Santis

Shannon H. Eisenhut

Radmila Lolly

Marile Lopez

Radhika Paul

Sissi Fleitas

Tina Vidal-Duart

THE WORLD'S STAGE - SOUTH FLORIDA'S HEART

Florida Grand Opera stands at the heart of South Florida’s cultural identity — a gateway through which opera’s universal language resonates with both our local and global communities. This is the new FGO: bold in vision, expansive in reach, and deeply attuned to the needs of our time. Beyond our MainStage performances, our mission is brought to life through five core program areas that educate, inspire, and connect—advancing artistic excellence while positioning opera as a catalyst for healing, innovation, and cultural evolution. This is a defining moment for the future of opera. Join us in a vision that transcends the stage and shapes the next chapter of FGO.

MISSION

Pushing opera’s artistic boundaries, fostering the next generation of talent, and creating unforgettable experiences that inspire and connect our diverse community.

VISION

Enhance, unite, and inspire communities through the power of opera and the human voice.

VALUES

Excellence. We strive for the highest standards in all we do.

Transparency. We lead with openness and honesty.

Community. We build meaningful, lasting relationships.

Decency. We act with integrity, generosity, and respect.

GLOBAL AUDIENCE

  • Over 75,000 audience members per season
  • More than 38,000 social media followers
  • 450 VIP attendees at the Annual Gala, including community leaders, celebrities, philanthropists, and national media
  • Coverage in Miami Herald, Sun Sentinel, OperaWire, Haute Living, Brickell Magazine, Key Biscayne Magazine, Social Miami, local and national news outlets.

85th ANNIVERSARY GALA TABLES

GALA SPONSORS

Below are just some of our current sponsors and awardees who have graciously decided to contribute to FGO’s advancement and gala this year!

2026 GALA PICTURES

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Joan Sutherland and Luciano Pavarotti in FGO's 1965 production of Lucia di Lammermoor. Pavarotti's American debut (c) (photo by Jon Pineda)