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.
Annual Meeting, Spring Concert, and Luncheon
Join the American Opera Society of Chicago for their annual Meeting, Spring Concert and Luncheon featuring the talented musical performances from the 2026 Scholarship Winners!
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!