Detroit Symphony Orchestras Midsummer Nights Dream Fundraiser features Slatkin & Von Stade with Special FREE Community Concert for Auto Workers
Posted: 6/8/2009

The DSO’s largest annual fundraiser on Sat., June 13, celebrates the conclusion of Leonard Slatkin’s first season as Music Director and features a creative Shakespearean theme.  Titled “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the evening begins with an opening reception in the Max M. Fisher Music Center Atrium at 6 p.m. and continues with a DSO concert in Orchestra Hall at 7 p.m.  Led by Maestro Slatkin and featuring the superstar mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade, the program will include an array of works with Shakespearean connections, including the “Willow Song” from Rossini’s Othello, sung by von Stade.  Following the concert, guests will enjoy a wonderful dinner and dancing into the wee hours. 

Co-chairs for the event are Marlies Castaing, Kay Cowger, Linda Dresner and Danialle Karmanos.   Ticket prices range from $250 to $5,000 per person and can be purchased by calling (313) 576-5082 or visiting online at www.dsomidsummer.com 

To demonstrate the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s (DSO) support for the automotive industry, the organization will be offering free seating on a first-come first-served basis during only the concert portion of this fundraiser to those who work for an automaker, a supplier or at a dealership.  Those interested in attending only the concert portion of the fundraiser must reserve their free seats by calling the DSO box office at 313-576-5111.  The concert will take place in Orchestra Hall at 7 p.m.  No employee identification is required to qualify for seats - attendees need only tell the box office the name of their employer. 

What you can expect:

6 p.m. – Opening Reception in the Max M. Fisher Music Center Atrium 

7 p.m. – A Midsummer Night’s Dream Concert in Orchestra Hall featuring the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Music Director Leonard Slatkin and mezzo soprano Frederica von Stade 

8:00 p.m. – The Afterparty a special club party featuring open bar, signature drinks, hors d’oeuvres with music, dancing, Cigar Terrace and Sports Lounge showing Detroit Tigers game 

8:30 p.m. – Formal Dinner in The Music Box (Oberon, Titania, Puck and Helena levels) and Strolling Dinner in the Herman and Sharon Frankel Donor Lounge (Demetrius level) 

10 p.m. – Dancing in the First Floor Atrium 

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