Support the Chorus
Double Your Impact:
The Read Matching Challenge!
We are thrilled to announce a powerful new opportunity to make your support go even further. Generous longtime patrons Mary and Ross Read have issued a matching gift challenge of $25,000 to help us reach our $100,000 goal.
Every dollar you contribute toward the Florentine Opera Chorus will be matched dollar-for-dollar, effectively doubling your investment in the "heartbeat" of our company.
But the clock is ticking - this match is only good through May 15th when the curtain rises on Tosca.
Will you help us reach $100,000 to ensure the Florentine Opera Chorus sings for the next 93 years?
The Voice of Milwaukee Since 1933
In 1933, a group of passionate Italian immigrants gathered in Milwaukee with a singular vision: to bring the grandeur of the Italian opera tradition to their new home. They didn't just build a company; they built a community.
For 93 years, the Florentine Opera Chorus has been the "heartbeat" of the Florentine. They are the villagers, the soldiers, the revelers, and the tragic witnesses. They are the wall of sound that gives you goosebumps during a Verdi masterpiece and the quiet harmony that breaks your heart in a Puccini aria.
But beyond the stage, our chorus members are your neighbors. They are teachers, doctors, students, and retirees who dedicate hundreds of hours to perfecting a craft that connects us to our past and carries us into our future.
The Goal: $100,000 for the Next Generation
Artist Sustainability: Compensation for local choristers.
Legacy Preservation: Supporting a rich history of Milwaukee singers.
Musical Excellence: Investing in rehearsal and preparation.