Opening Night Gala Concert Featuring Juan Diego Flórez
Opening Night Gala Concert Featuring Juan Diego Flórez
Saturday, September 27th, 2025—7:00pm
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is proud to kick off another exciting season of performances and programming, lead by Music Director Jader Bignamini. Superstar tenor Juan Diego Flórez will captivate with his unmatched virtuosity, elegance, and irresistible charm in a dazzling program of operatic arias and songs. Opera News aptly described his voice as "the engine in a Porsche 911"—a finely tuned marvel of artistry and power. Experience the thrill of world-class performance in an unforgettable evening!
Please note that this is a concert-only event. For an extended evening including a private reception, formal dinner, and afterparty, please purchase separately. All concert guests are invited to attend a pre-concert reception beginning at 5:00pm. See the full evening schedule by clicking READ MORE below.
For inquiries, please email Alex Anderson at aanderson@dso.org.
Opening Night Gala supports the DSO's mission to ensure young people have access to music education and a path to all that is possible.
Opening Night Gala Evening Schedule
5:00pm: Red carpet arrivals & Pre-concert reception (open to all concert and gala attendees)
William Davidson Atrium (All levels, 1-3)
7:00pm: Concert with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and superstar tenor, Juan Diego Flórez
Orchestra Hall
The following activities are reserved for gala guests and sponsors:
8:30pm: Seated dinner
Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube
10:00pm: Afterglow
William Davidson Atrium
Sponsor Opportunities
MAESTRO SPONSOR—$100,000
• Recognition on all print and digital event promotions
• Spotlight recognition during concert
• Recognition during the evening dinner program
• Premier seating for 20 at the concert in Orchestra Hall
• Dinner in the Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube with DSO Music Director
• Admission to pre-concert reception, featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Robert A. and Maggie Allesee Hall; and a post-dinner AfterGlow in the William Davidson Atrium
CONCERTO SPONSOR—$50,000
• Recognition on all print and digital event promotions
• Recognition during the evening dinner program
• Premium seating for 10 at the concert in Orchestra Hall and dinner in the Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube
• Admission to pre-concert reception, featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Robert A. and Maggie Allesee Hall; and a post-dinner AfterGlow in the William Davidson Atrium
OVERTURE SPONSOR—$25,000
• Recognition on all print and digital event promotions
• Priority seating for 8 at the concert in Orchestra Hall and dinner in the Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube
• Admission to pre-concert reception, featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Robert A. and Maggie Allesee Hall; and a post-dinner AfterGlow in the William Davidson Atrium
QUARTET SPONSOR—$10,000
• Recognition on all print and digital event promotions
• Reserved seating for 4 at the concert in Orchestra Hall and dinner in the Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube
• Admission to pre-concert reception, featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Robert A. and Maggie Allesee Hall; and a post-dinner AfterGlow in the William Davidson Atrium
SONATA—$1,000 (single ticket, limited availability)
• Reserved seating for 1 at the concert in Orchestra Hall and dinner in the Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube
• Admission to pre-concert reception, featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Robert A. and Maggie Allesee Hall; and a post-dinner AfterGlow in the William Davidson Atrium
For more information regarding sponsorships and tickets, please contact:
Alex Anderson
Manager of Advancement Events 313.576.5448 | aanderson@dso.org
