Performances & Events

In every era of uncertainty, artists and visionaries have been the true searchlights — illuminating new paths forward when the world needs them most. Join us for a celebration honoring two luminary couples who exemplify our core values of artistry, creativity, community, and equity. 

Immerse yourself in a genre-bending experience rooted in Prohibition Era rebellion and Gatsby-esque opulence. This gathering of artists and their champions is a celebration of artistic disruption and all the good trouble that may come!

This musical evening will honor the past, inspire the present, and light the way for the future, while supporting our American composers through ACO's national EarShot composer advancement programs, orchestral performances, and educational initiatives.

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HONOREES

Ray & Vivian Chew

Elizabeth & Justus Schlichting

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GALA CHAIRS

Diana Elton

Melin Tan-Geller

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HONORARY COMMITTEE

Raven Chacon

George Lewis

Meredith Monk

Huang Ruo

Shanta Thake

Joan Tower

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GALA COMMITTEE

ICON

Augusta Gross and Leslie Samuels*

Justus and Elizabeth Schlichting

Melin Tan-Geller and David Geller*

Marilyn Go and Richard Dolan*, Schlam, Stone, & Dolan LLP

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MAVERICK

Ray and Vivian Chew

Diana Elton

Ilya Karaulov*

Rick Wertheim and Angelo Chan*

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MUSE

‍Alberta Arthurs

Tess Mateo and Gary Brewster*

Steinway and Sons

Judith R. and Michael E. Thoyer

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EXPLORER

Scott Dunn and Robbie Moray*

Marisa Eisemann

Susan Feder and Todd Gordon

Jonathan Bailey Holland*

Annette McEvoy and Harold Bronheim*

Yimin Ngan and Patricia Saich

Deborah Steinglass and Al Giammarinaro

Melinda Wagner and Jim Saporito*

Lisa Evanson Washburn*

Philip Webb  

Richard Weinert*  

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SUPPORTERS

Jane Cavalier*

NancyBell Coe

Ruth Eliel

Corey Field

Sean Statser, Kettles & Co.

Theodore Wiprud

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* Indicates ACO Board Member

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List as of 8/7

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SPONSORSHIP & TICKETS

Purchase your tickets before the event.

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Visionary $25,000

• 8 Premiere tickets to the dinner & performance with priority table placement; includes placement of two guest artists at your table, if desired  
• Inside Gala Journal Cover Ad (full color)
• Recognition as an official sponsor of The New Virtuoso: For Art’s Sake ACO’s October 29, 2025 concert at Carnegie Hall
• 8 VIP tickets to ACO’s The New Virtuoso: For Art’s Sake concert at Carnegie Hall, plus invite to exclusive post-show reception

$23,000 of this purchase is tax-deductible

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Icon $10,000

• 8 VIP tickets to the dinner & performance with preferred table placement; includes placement of two guest artists at your table, if desired  

• Full-page Gala Journal Ad (B&W)
• Recognition as an official sponsor of The New Virtuoso: For Art’s Sake, ACO’s October 29, 2025 concert at Carnegie Hall

• 4 VIP tickets to ACO’s The New Virtuoso: For Art’s Sake concert at Carnegie Hall, plus invite to exclusive post-show reception 

$8,000 of this purchase is tax-deductible

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Maverick $5,000

• 4 VIP tickets to the dinner & performance, with select table placement, includes placement of one guest artist at your table, if desired    
• Listing in Gala Journal

• Invitation to a special ACO insider event

$4,000 of this purchase is tax-deductible

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Muse $1,500  

• 1 VIP ticket to the dinner & performance with select seating
• Listing in Gala Journal

• Invitation to a special ACO insider event

$1,250  of this purchase is tax-deductible

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Explorer $1000

• 1 VIP ticket to the dinner & performance
• Listing in Gala Journal

$750  of this purchase is tax-deductible

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Non-Profit/Artist Ticket $300

• 1 VIP ticket to the dinner & performance
• Listing in Gala Journal

$50  of this purchase is tax-deductible

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