One Night Enjoy’d
An evening benefitting Ars Lyrica's May 2022 production of Purcell's Baroque masterpiece Dido and Aeneas
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Hotel Granduca Houston
1080 Uptown Park Blvd., Houston, TX 77056
No sooner she resigns her heart,
But from her arms I'm forc'd to part.
How can so hard a fate be took?
One night enjoy'd, the next forsook.
We invite you to join us for an Ars Lyrica Opera Circle Winter Soirée, One Night Enjoy’d, on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the beautiful Hotel Granduca in Houston Galleria area. This event, benefiting Ars Lyrica Houston and its Baroque opera productions, will raise vital support for the May 2022 production of Henry Purcell’s Baroque masterpiece Dido and Aeneas.
Dido and Aeneas will be directed and choreographed by Catherine Turocy, Artistic Director of the New York Baroque Dance Company, and it will feature a stellar cast of soloists and the Moores School Concert Chorale.
Ars Lyrica Houston has become a leader in the performance of early music through its acclaimed performances and recordings of a wide range of Baroque repertoire. Under the artistic direction of Matthew Dirst, Ars Lyrica now offers a Baroque opera every other season. These theatrical spectacles offer full immersion in the world of 17th and 18th-century culture, with elaborate scenic design, virtuosic singing, stylized dances, colorful orchestras, and profoundly human stories. No other musical genre from this era has the same capacity to move, excite, and inspire audiences.
We would be honored if you would join us for an evening of live music featuring a special presentation by Catherine Turocy and a three-course dinner in the Hotel Granduca ballroom as we raise crucial support for Dido and Aeneas. Thanks to enthusiastic patrons like you, we have been able to thrive and continue with our mission even during this unprecedented year. With your support and encouragement, we look to the future of Baroque opera with excitement and optimism.
Tickets and Sponsorships
Single Seat: $500
Star: $25,000
Four premier VIP Tables of 10 with recognition as an Opera Circle Principal Artist Sponsor
Maestro: $15,000
Three premier VIP Tables of 10 with recognition as an Opera Circle Artist Sponsor
Virtuoso: $10,000
Two tables of 10 with recognition as an Opera Circle Supporting Producer
Impresario: $5,000
One table of 10
You may also send a check directly to Ars Lyrica Houston at the following address:
Ars Lyrica Houston
4807 San Felipe Ste 202
Houston, TX 77056
Please contact Executive Director Kinga Ferguson at kferguson@arslyricahouston.org with any questions or comments.
Evening Festivities
–Cocktails with live music by Ars Lyrica ensemble
–Sit-down dinner in the ballroom
–Preview presentation on staging and direction for Dido and Aeneas by Catherine Turocy, stage director and choreographer
Catherine Turocy
THe New York Baroque Dance Company
About Hotel Granduca
Inspired by the 16th-century palazzo of Adalberto Malatesta, Granduca of Monfallito, the Hotel Granduca is a luxurious, sophisticated, and secluded environment reminiscent of an Italian villa. Hotel Granduca offers guests an impeccable experience in an intimate and elegant setting.
Safety Protocols
All patrons will be required to provide either proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR lab test result or proof of vaccination. For proof of vaccination, the final vaccination date must be 14 days or more prior to February 26.