Fanciful ‘Opera Rouge’ Gala Celebrates Arizona Opera, Incredible Talent
Arizona Opera supporters gathered for the OPERA ROUGE! Gala on March 23, 2024, at the Arizona Opera Center on Central Avenue. Guests enjoyed delightful opera performances by several Marion Roose Pullin Opera Studio artists, with a stunning finale performance by countertenor John Holiday.
Presenting Sponsor: Billie Jo Herberger
Emcee: Arizona Opera President & General Director Joe Specter
Dollars Raised: $370,000+
Entertainment: Armand Delgado & Kaitlyn Sabrowsky | Marion Roose Pullin Opera Studio artists Peter Barber, Brad Bickhardt, Lauren Cook, Véronique Filloux, Yazid Gray & Emerson Haven | Pianists Katherine Kozak & Kihwa Kim | John Holiday
Notable Moments: The evening began with live music and cocktails at sunset on the Arizona Opera Center patio and featured a delicious bistro dinner surrounded by a Moulin Rouge-style cabaret with soft red lighting. The vocalists were the highlight of the evening and the performance by guest artist John Holiday, was exceptional. Holiday, one of the opera world’s fastest-rising stars, is a graduate of The Juilliard School, having performed at Carnegie Hall and The Met… and he thrilled attendees with his spectacular voice.
Photos courtesy of Tim Trumble Photography
