Opera Naples Fundraiser March 2012

Opera Naples is proud to present Patricia Racette, renowned throughout the world for her portrayals of opera's greatest heroines, live in concert as part of ON major fundraising event of the season.

This special benefit concert, a combination of Patricia's favorite opera arias and cabaret standards with piano accompaniment, will be held in the beautiful sanctuary of Moorings Presbyterian Church on Friday March 16, 2012.

This is a unique opportunity for you to enjoy the artistry and magnificent voice of a singer the New York Times has called "gifted, compelling and intuitive."

To hear samples of Patricia's glorious singing, click on the links below:

Patricia as Madama Butterfly at the Met (happening now): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikn1Q1CihyI&feature=related

Patricia with Placido Domingo in the conclusion of Act I of Verdi's Otello: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZrpsWS2Q7Y

A medley of her cabaret favorites: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urO0mN0tetQ

The event will also feature silent and live auctions during the pre-concert cocktail reception. Live auction highlights include:

A brand new Kawai baby grand piano (courtesy of Euro Pianos Naples) signed by Patricia Racette.

An opera trip to Washington, DC, including accommodations at The Watergate, tickets to The Kennedy Center, dinner for two at Kinkeades, and round trip airfare for two.

An opera trip to New York, NY, including accommodations, tickets to The Metropolitan Opera, and round trip airfare for two.

A custom designed, one-of-a-kind diamond and platinum pendant created exclusively for Opera Naples by Port Royal Jewelers.

A walk-on role with Opera Naples during our 2012-13 Season!

Premium ticket holders will not only receive preferred seating for the concert, but will also be invited to a post-concert reception to meet Patricia, and enjoy fine wines and desserts provided by Norman Love Confections and The Wine Merchant.

We invite you to make your reservations for An Evening with Patricia Racette. Only 450 seats, including 150 Premium Tickets, will be sold for this concert.

Premium tickets are $200 per person. Regular seats are $125. To make reservations, please call Opera Naples' office at 239.963.9050.