Fall Concert and Luncheon
We are so excited for this special afternoon filled with wonderful music and the chance to connect with fellow members as we experience the talents of three of our 2026 award winners. It's the perfect opportunity to socialize, enjoy beautiful music, and stay informed about AOSC. We look forward to seeing you there!
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American Opera Society of Chicago cordially invites you to attend our Fall Concert and Luncheon featuring:
Camille Robles, mezzo-soprano
2026 American Opera Society of Chicago Award
Madalynn Baez, lyric soprano
2026 Eileen Deneen Award
Hannah Kim, violin
2026 Eleanor Pearce Sherwin Award
on Wednesday, October 21, 2025 at 11:00AM.
120 East Bellevue Place,
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Please RSVP by Monday, October 12th.
$60 per person
The Fall Concert is open to all. Members are invited to bring guests or invite anyone who enjoys music!
Annual Meeting, Spring Concert, and Luncheon
American Opera Society of Chicago
cordially invites you to attend our
Spring Concert and Luncheon
featuring
Emily Richter, lyric soprano
2026 Best Vocal Artist Award
Elliot Kovitz, bass-baritone
2026 American Opera Society of Chicago Award given by Carl and Rhonda Buss
Sean Jang, violin
2026 Arthur J. and Glenna B. Collins Award
on Wednesday, May 20, 206
Program at 11am
Luncheon follows program
120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago
Opera Lovers Spring Social: An afternoon of wine, cheese, and music featuring Uma Singh, soprano
Join us for a special afternoon dedicated to the beauty of opera and the community that supports it. This gathering offers a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends and meet fellow enthusiasts while enjoying a performance by Uma Singh, the 2024 American Opera Society of Chicago Award winner. We invite you to share in this celebration of exceptional talent and the enduring connections found through a shared love of music.
Holiday Celebration
A Holiday Celebration featuring Finn Sagal with Michael Banwarth
Saturday, December 13, 2025
120 E. Bellevue Pl., Chicago, IL 60611
Cocktails: 5:30pm | Performance: 6:30pm | Dinner to follow
Tickets: $150 - includes concert & dinner
Dinner options (will need to be selected at the time of ticket purchase)
Grilled Beef Tenderloin or Swordfish with Dill Beurre Blanc
RSVP deadline: November 28
About the Artists
Finn Salgal, baritone
A native of Los Angeles, Finn Sagal is a second year Ensemble Member of the Ryan Opera Center. He has performed with Liza Minelli, Michael Feinstein, Chris Isaak, Kristen Chenoweth, and the Pasadena Symphony.
This summer he performed Guglielmo (Cosi fan tutte) in Renee Fleming’s directorial debut at the Aspen Music Festival.
Michael Banwarth, pianist
A native of Dubuque, IA, Michael Banwarth is a third year pianist with the Ryan Opera Center. Banwarth recently completed a Master of Music in collaborative piano at the New England Conservatory of Music.
This season he will help prepare the production of Cavalleria rusticana/Pagliacci with Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Fall Concert and Luncheon
Join the American Opera Society of Chicago for their annual Fall Concert and Luncheon!