Join SP&O for an Exclusive Opera Colorado Excursion – May 1–3, 2026
We are thrilled to invite you to an unforgettable experience supporting the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera – our Opera Colorado Excursion, to see Puccini’s Masterpiece Madama Butterfly conducted by SP&O Principal Conductor Ari Pelto, taking place May 1–3, 2026. Scroll down towards the bottom of this page to fill out the form and reserve your spot today!
“I am writing to personally invite you to our spring trip to Denver, CO, to see Madama Butterfly! I can’t wait to welcome you to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House and to my home. If you’re considering joining us, I truly urge you to come. The Butterfly cast, led by perhaps the world’s foremost Japanese soprano, Eri Nakamura, singing Cio-Cio San, will be exceptional. I know you’ll have an unforgettable weekend of opera and social events!” -Ari Pelto, Principal Conductor & Artistic Advisor, Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera
Itinerary:
Friday, May 1
– Mid-morning flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Denver (DEN)
– Private transport to Hyatt Regency Downtown Denver
– Private group dinner with a lecture on Madama Butterfly by Sean Bianco
Saturday, May 2
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Private guided tour of the Denver Art Museum, featuring an extraordinary exhibit: Japanese women artists from the 1600s to early 1900s – the largest collection outside Japan!
– Attendees will arrange their own lunch, we suggest The Ponti at the Denver Art Museum or Pasque at the all new Populus Denver, a 7-minute walk from the Museum.
– Dinner at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House
– Opening Night performance of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly at Opera Colorado Conducted by SP&O Principal Conductor Ari Pelto and starring Eri Nakamura, renowned Japanese soprano, in the role of Cio-cio San
– Donor Lounge Access and Post-performance reception at the opera house
Sunday, May 3
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Private lunch at Maestro Ari Pelto’s home
– Private transport to the airport for return flight to Sacramento
Price:
– $3,000 per person (includes round-trip airfare via Southwest Airlines and all itinerary elements described above)
– $2,700 per person (without airfare – arrange your own flight if preferred; includes all itinerary elements described above)
Purchases are non-refundable, but are transferable (excluding airfare).
This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in opera, art, and the company of fellow music lovers – all in support of SP&O.
We hope you’ll join us for this extraordinary experience. Space is very limited, so we encourage you to reserve your spot now by filling out the form below!
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