Omaha Symphony Gala 2023

In honor of Ree & Jun Kaneko,

Recipients of the Dick & Mary Holland Leadership Award

Saturday, March 18, 2023 | Holland Center
5 p.m. Cocktails | 6 p.m. Dinner | 7:30 p.m. Concert | Post-Concert After Party featuring Andy Akiho

Cocktail Attire

Join the Omaha Symphony and Music Director Ankush Kumar Bahl for a spectacular evening honoring Ree and Jun Kaneko, featuring music and costumes from the three Kaneko-designed operas: Beethoven’s Fidelio, Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, and Mozart’s The Magic Flute. The concert culminates in a world premiere by trailblazing composer Andy Akiho, commissioned in honor of the Kanekos and inspired by Jun’s extraordinary artistry. Akiho utilizes Kaneko’s bold sculptures as instruments in the piece, incorporating the visual and the aural in a unique and captivating way.

All proceeds from the Annual Gala support the Susan Morris Adventures in Music education and community engagement programs that inspire more than 35,000 students and educators every year.

Sponsorship Opportunities:


$75,000 Kaneko Sponsorship

  • VIP dinner & concert seating plus exclusive After Party for ten
  • Score to world premiere Andy Akiho composition signed by Jun Kaneko and Andy Akiho
  • Recording of world premiere signed by Jun Kaneko and Andy Akiho

$50,000 Maestro Sponsorship

  • VIP dinner & concert seating plus exclusive After Party for ten
  • Recording of world premiere signed by Jun Kaneko and Andy Akiho

$25,000 Concertmaster Sponsorship

  • VIP dinner & concert seating plus exclusive After Party for ten

$10,000 Principal Sponsorship

  • Dinner & concert seating plus exclusive After Party for ten

All sponsorships include valet parking for ten guests and recognition on all event signage and the Gala program

For all sponsorship needs - please contact John Haverkamp at jhaverkamp@omahasymphony.org or 402.661.8578

Ticket Opportunities:


$1,000 VIP Ticket | VIP dinner & concert seating plus exclusive After Party for one

$500 Ticket | Dinner & concert seating plus exclusive After Party for one

$150 After-Party Ticket | Concert seating plus exclusive After Party for one

Purchase Tickets

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