Live Auction Items

LIAM’S SURPRISE

FROM THE LAURENT-PERRIER CHAMPAGNE COLLECTION

Founded in 1812, Laurent-Perrier is recognized throughout the world as one of the finest of Champagne Houses.  Champagnes are produced by a team led by Michel Fauconnet, chef de cave, who is recognized as one of the greatest winemakers in Champagne.

GENEROUSLY DONATED BY LAURENT-PERRIER

FOR TWO PERSONS

ABOVE SAN FRANCISCO
Imagine San Francisco as you’ve never seen it before! Your choice: Take a San Francisco Vista Grande Helicopter Tour over the Golden Gate Bridge (and possibly under it if the weather is just right!). Or take a Sunset Champagne Seaplane Tour in the soft afternoon light as you soar over the Golden Gate Bridge.

Helicopter Tour:

• 30-minute scenic helicopter tour over San Francisco.
• Spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge and other San Francisco
  or landmarks, districts and coastline.

Sunset Seaplane Tour:

• 40-minute San Francisco scenic seaplane flight with sparkling wine.
• Ride in a private seaplane limited to two passengers, with large viewing windows.
• Fly over the Golden Gate Bridge; with a bird’s-eye view of the San Francisco skyline and towns along the bay including Sausalito, Tiburon, and Belvedere
• Leave from Sausalito: Take-off and landing are in water.

JARDINIÈRE: PRE-SYMPHONY DINNER
A four-course dinner with sommelier-selected wine pairings in award-winning chef Traci Des Jardins’ flagship French restaurant across the street from the San Francisco Symphony and the Opera House. (Gift certificate for $868)

2 BOX SEATS FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY
For any San Francisco Symphony performance conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas (Gift certificate for $300)

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR 2 AT THE PALACE HOTEL
Splurge on a suite for 1 night or stay in a deluxe room for 2 nights in this newly renovated San Francisco landmark. Why not order breakfast in bed? (Gift certificate for $800)

2 ORCHESTRA SEATS TO FLIGHT ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2017

INVITATION FOR 2 TO A CHAMPAGNE POST-PERFORMANCE RECEPTION
Following the Flight performance, you are invited to an on-stage reception with the cast, conductor, and director.

SPECIAL NOTES

• The package is for 2 persons.
• Dinner at Jardinière may not include tax and gratuity.  Pre-performance dining reservations must be made at least 2.5 hours prior to curtain time to allow for a leisurely experience. No expiration date.
• Date for the performance of Flight and post-performance reception is February 11, 2017.
• The rest of the items in the package may be enjoyed on multiple days, but they all must be arranged in advance on mutually agreed upon dates.  There is no expiration date.

AUCTION PACKAGE GENEROUSLY DONATED BY PHILIP GOWARD
And by Joseph Chan, Alice Morison, and Opera Parallèle

FOR ONE OR TWO PERSONS

Be part of OP’s production of Jonathan Dove’s Flight from start to finish

SIT IN THE PIT
Experience the orchestral world by sitting in the pit during a rehearsal with Maestro Paiement and the Opera Parallèle Orchestra.

VIP BACKSTAGE PASS

• Meet with creative & stage director Brian Staufenbiel for a private preview of the staging design.
• Learn how to apply theatrical makeup with OP’s makeup artist Jeanna Parham.
• Have the opportunity to attend production meetings with the artistic team.
• Have the opportunity to attend rehearsals.

SPECIAL REMEMBRANCE: SIGNED SCORE BY CAST, CONCERTMASTER, AND CONDUCTOR

2 ORCHESTRA SEATS TO FLIGHT ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2017

INVITATION FOR 2 TO A CHAMPAGNE POST-PERFORMANCE RECEPTION
Following the Flight performance, you are invited to the on-stage reception with the cast, conductor, and director.

SPECIAL NOTES

• This package is for 1 or 2 persons.
• 2 tickets to Flight and the post-performance reception are for Saturday, February 11, 2017.
• The rest of the package must be arranged on mutually agreed upon dates.

AUCTION PACKAGE GENEROUSLY DONATED BY NICOLE PAIEMENT AND BRIAN STAUFENBIEL
And by Joseph Chan, Jacques Desjardins, Jeanna Parham, and Opera Parallèle

WEEKEND FOR TWO PERSONS
March 17-19, 2017

THE DALLAS OPERA AND MUCH MORE
Maestro Nicole Paiement conducts Benjamin Britten’s The Turn of the Screw, the dark and gripping tale by Henry James, at The Dallas Opera’s Winspear Opera House. The production features William Burden in the role of Quint, Emma Bell, Ashley Emerson, Dolora Zajick, and Alexandra LoBianco. Maestro Paiement has been the Principal Guest Conductor at The Dallas Opera since 2012.

2016-17 celebrates the 60th season for The Dallas Opera. The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, opened in October 2009. “Quite justifiably, it has come to be recognized as America’s nest opera house.” – Opera Magazine

THE AUCTION PACKAGE FOR TWO INCLUDES:

A pre-trip score and opera insights lunch with Nicole Paiement.
2 orchestra seats to opening night of The Turn of the Screw (Friday, March 17, 2017).
Pre and post-performance events on opening night (Friday, March 17, 2017):

• Invitation for 2 to pre-performance champagne reception in the green room.
• Invitation for 2 to meet William Burden (Quint) in Maestro Paiement’s dressing room immediately following the performance.
• Invitation for 2 to post-performance cast party.

2 orchestra seats to Madama Butterfly (Saturday, March 18, 2017).
2 nights accommodations with a preferred hotel partner of The Dallas Opera (March 17 and 18, 2017).
$150 gift certificate for dining in the hotel.
2 tickets to the new and stunning Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
2 tickets to the world renowned Nasher Sculpture Center.
2 tickets to Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden: Dallas Blooms Festival.
(One of the top two gardens in the world says Architectural Digest.)

SPECIAL NOTES

• Lunch with Nicole Paiement to be arranged on a mutually agreed upon date.
• Dates for opera performances and hotel accommodations are set.

AUCTION PACKAGE GENEROUSLY DONATED BY THE DALLAS OPERA
And by Jolene Davis, Bernice Lindstrom, Holly Mayer, Nicole Paiement

FOR ONE PERSON WITH FRIENDS

A CHANCE TO CONDUCT AND CELEBRATE WITH FRIENDS
Experience the thrill of standing in front of an orchestra, taking a deep breath, raising your baton, and hearing the music swell.

CONDUCT THE OPERA PARALLÈLE ORCHESTRA (FOR 1)

• Start with a conducting lesson by Maestro Nicole Paiement.
• Conduct the Opera Parallèle Orchestra during a rehearsal.

YOUR FRIENDS MAY JOIN YOU!

• Invite up to 10 friends to watch you conduct.
• You and your friends join Maestro Paiement and the orchestra for a champagne toast to celebrate your conducting debut.

SPECIAL REMEMBRANCES

• An engraved baton from Nicole Paiement, conductor.
• A video of your conducting debut from Brian Staufenbiel, stage director.

2 ORCHESTRA SEATS TO FLIGHT ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2017
See Nicole Paiement conduct Flight by British composer Jonathan Dove and story by leading British playwright April de Angelis.

INVITATION FOR 2 TO AN ON-STAGE POST-PERFORMANCE RECEPTION
Following the Flight performance, you and a guest are invited to a reception with the cast, conductor, and director.

SPECIAL NOTES

• The auction package is for 1 person, except for the Flight performance and the post-performance reception, both of which are for 2 persons.
• Tickets to Flight and invitation to post-performance reception are for February 11, 2017.
• Conducting an Orchestra:
  • One-hour conducting lesson with Nicole Paiement.
  • Conducting is for 10 minutes during a rehearsal.
  • Musical selection to be chosen in consultation with Nicole Paiement.
  • This portion of the package must be arranged in advance on mutually agreed upon dates, and is valid through February 2017.

AUCTION PACKAGE GENEROUSLY DONATED BY NICOLE PAIEMENT
And by Joseph Chan, Brian Staufenbiel, and Opera Parallèle

FOR 20 PERSONS

ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE: FLICKA SINGS HER FAVORITES

Described by the New York Times as “one of America’s finest artists and singers,” Frederica von Stade continues to be extolled as one of the music world’s most beloved figures. Known to family, friends, and fans by her nickname “Flicka,” the mezzo-soprano has enriched the world of classical music for four decades.

THE AUCTION PACKAGE INCLUDES

• World renowned and beloved Frederica von Stade sings her favorites accompanied by pianist Keisuke Nakagoshi in a private recital for you and your friends in your home.
• Up to 20 friends are welcome to join you.
• A personal chef will provide gourmet appetizers before the performance and dessert afterward.
• Wine, sparkling water, coffee and tea will be provided.
• OP will help set up, serve, and clean up, so you don’t have to lift a finger.

SPECIAL NOTES

• Performance in your home or, if you prefer, at a friend’s home.
• Package is for up to 20 persons total.
• If you have a piano, that’s great. If not, OP will provide a portable one.
• This must be arranged in advance on a mutually agreed upon date.
• Package is valid through June 2017.

AUCTION ITEM GENEROUSLY DONATED BY FREDERICA VON STADE
And by Joseph Chan, Judy Gough, Cheryl Ruby, Elizabeth Theil, Judy Walsh