Opening Night Gala Honoring Joanne Danto
(includes concert tickets)Opening Night Gala Honoring Joanne Danto
(includes concert tickets)Saturday, September 27, 2025—7:00pm
Superstar tenor Juan Diego Flórez captivates with his unmatched virtuosity, elegance, and irresistible charm in a dazzling program of operatic arias and songs in the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Opening Night Gala. 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 Gala-level event. Concert-only tickets are available 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 PM: Red carpet arrivals & pre-concert reception (open to all concert and gala attendees)
William Davidson Atrium (All levels, 1–3)
7 PM: Concert with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and superstar tenor Juan Diego Flórez
Orchestra Hall
The following activities are reserved for gala guests and sponsors:
8:30 PM: Seated dinner
Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube
10 PM: 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