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Medallion Society Luncheon 2009

* Notes *
San Francisco Opera's Medallion Society Luncheon was held yesterday at the Ritz-Carlton. George Hume, Sheri Greenawald, and David Gockley addressed the 660 people in attendance. Barbara K. Jackson was given the Spirit of the Opera Award.

Adler Fellows Andrew Bidlack, Leah Crocetto, Dennis Doubin, Kenneth Kellogg, Austin Kness, David Lomelí, Heidi Melton, and Allen Perriello performed works from Die Entführung aus dem Serail, Il Trovatore, Pagliacci, and La Traviata.

* Tattling * 
The audience fairly good, though one's expecations were not particularly high, given that it was a luncheon. Mr. Feldheim of Not For Fun Only made a fine date to this event. He tolerated costume-like attire and all manner of opera-related chatter. Our table had a thank you note from SF Opera's Head of Music Staff, John Parr.

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6 responses to “Medallion Society Luncheon 2009”

  1. Coraggio... Avatar
    Coraggio…

    The medallion society! Medallions! Did they serve medallions of beef?
    Mr. Feldheim is the best of sports.

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  2. ALH Avatar
    ALH

    Next time you want to go to an Opera performance for SFOpera or concerts/ballet, would you like to meet up at the door? I go pretty often to the Opera, Ballet, and Symphony…but my friends are getting “lazy” about going with me. It’d be good to meet another enthusiast!

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  3. Not For Fun Only Avatar
    Not For Fun Only

    They did not serve medallions of beef. Perhaps that is reserved for Medallion Society dinners.
    I thought Tattler’s attire was altogether suitable for the luncheon. We even attracted the attention of the event photographer.
    I was quite touched by Mr. Parr’s hand-written thank-you note. I also couldn’t help speculating when it will be Opera Tattler’s turn to receive the Spirit of the Opera Award.

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  4. The Opera Tattler Avatar
    The Opera Tattler

    Isn’t he though!

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  5. The Opera Tattler Avatar
    The Opera Tattler

    I’m pretty easy to find, though I do not go to the ballet. Do let me know when you head to the symphony.

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  6. The Opera Tattler Avatar
    The Opera Tattler

    It was an interesting peek into the future of sorts, and I’m so glad you were there.

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