Washington Concert Opera requests the pleasure of your company at the

2026 Opera Soirée/Gala

featuring:
Ailyn Pérez*

Cocktails - Concert - Dinner -
Silent Auction - Valet Parking -
Black-tie optional

wednesday, MAY 20, 2026
6 pM

La Maison Française / Embassy of France

Proceeds from sponsorship and ticket sales, as well as those from the sale of items in our Silent Auction, will directly benefit our performances, community outreach events and educational programming.

* Ailyn Pérez’s appearance is sponsored by Alexander D. Crary and
Jacquelyn & William Sheehan.

sponsorships & Tickets

Sponsorships start at $2,500 (4 tickets, plus other exciting benefits).

Individual tickets start at $350.

silent auction

Silent auction will go live on Friday, May 15, 2026. Stay tuned!

We are deeply grateful to the individuals and foundations that make this special benefit possible.

Producer

Alexander D. Crary
Charles and Barbara M. Rossotti
Dorothy and Ken Woodcock

Encore

Harlow Case and James Riedy
Anne Kline Pohanka
Melissa Rhea
Jacquelyn and William Sheehan

Patron

Diana and Douglas Dykstra
E.C. Michael Higgins and Virginia McArthur
Wendy Makins
Steve and Joan Mazer
Stephanie van Reigersberg
Hon. Jenonne Walker
Dorothy B. Wexler

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