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The Next Century of Opera

Old opera photoKingston Fletcher called his a "gradual love affair" with opera. Thanks to a gift in his estate plan, he is ensuring future generations can build their own love affair with this incredible art form.
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A Shared Passion

Though they didn't know it at the time, Peter G. Courlas and his late spouse Nicholas Tsimaras grew up loving the same world-class opera performers. By creating the Peter G. Courlas and Nicholas Tsimaras Annual Recital Fund, their shared love and support for the Cincinnati Opera will continue forever, sharing beautiful music with generations to come.
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Going the Extra Mile

Barry LapidusWhen considering his estate planning, Barry Lapidus decided to make gifts to support the experiences he loves, including Cincinnati Opera.
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Connecting People and Leveraging Opportunity

Jean and Alvin CrawfordJean and Alvin Crawford, who have been married for over 50 years, have two children and three grandchildren, but their informal family encompasses many more—the numerous people whose lives have been changed by knowing them.
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Building Family & Community through Cincinnati Opera

Jim and Ruthann SammarcoJim and Ruthann Sammarco have been loyal friends of Cincinnati Opera for more than four decades. Over the years, they have volunteered their time and talent, held leadership roles with the Opera Board and Guild, and encouraged the next generation of opera lovers.
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Keeping the Opera Magic Alive

Vicky and David MotchVicky and David Motch were introduced to opera at a young age. And despite the fact that they often disagree on certain opera productions, their love for opera has continued through the years.
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Growing Up With Opera

Gene Santoro and Gail Lennig SantoroGene Santoro was raised in downtown Cincinnati, the son of immigrant parents from Fuscaldo, Italy. They lived near aunts, uncles, and cousins who immigrated to the United States, and Gene's exposure to opera began at an early age.
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A Gradual Affair

Kingston FletcherAfter graduating from Yale University and working in the advertising and automobile industries, Kingston Fletcher began a sterling career with Procter & Gamble in 1952.
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