ABOUT US

 

The American branch of IFILAF was founded in 2002 in New York. We bring together our American friends who support and follow the Festival’s ongoing projects and the tours of its productions throughout the year.

  • Judith-Ann Corrente, Chair

    Michael S. Siegal, Secretary

    Nabil Chartouni

    Emmanuel Barbault, Treasurer

    Marina Kellen French, Honorary Board Member

    In Memoriam †

    Anne Cox Chambers † (Founding President and Director from 2002 - 2020)

    Marie Nugent-Head  † (Founding Board Member and Director from 2002 - 2024)

    Edmée Firth †  (Founding Board Member 2002-2021)

  • CERCLE LILY PASTRÉ

    Marina Kellen French

    Jerome Guillen

    GRANDS DONATEURS

    Samantha and Nabil Chartouni

    Nomi Ghez and Michael S. Siegal

    Marie Nugent-Head aand James C. Marlas

    Mr. Lionel Sauvage

    FONDATEUR

    Ms. Anne Kline and Geoffrey Pohanka

    BIENFAITEURS

    Ms. Barbara Burtin

    Howard & Sarah D. Solomon Foundation

    Mr. Alan Cravitz

    Ms. Harriet Goodman

    DONATEURS

    Mr. Richard Altman

    Ms. Flavia and Mr. Barden Gale

    SOUTIENS

    Mr. Nicholas Firth and Sophie de Brignac

    Mr. Robert Ronus

    ACTIFS

    Mr. Alan Mittelman and Ms. Barbara Freed

    Ms. Joanne Bober

    Ms. Christy Ferer

    Ms. Diane Wagner

    Ms. Rajika Puri

    Ms. Merle Rubine

    Mr. William Garner

    Ms. Barbara Freed and Mr. Alan Mittelman

    CLUB DES JEUNES MÉCÈNES

    Mr. Rafe Statfeld

The American friends of the Aix-en-Provence Festival play an important role in promoting and supporting the activities of the festival. By creating awareness and fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas, they contribute to the cultural exchange between the United States and the Aix-en-Provence Festival in France.

Members have the opportunity to attend curated evening events in the US, designed to provide a preview of each summer’s upcoming Festival.  By combining operatic performance, discussion, and video presentations related to the festival's activities, these delightful evenings become networking opportunities with like-minded individuals sharing a passion for music and cultural exchange. Please consider joining us!

2024 HIGHLIGHTS

DECEMBER 4 2024

Private cocktail party Lowell Hotel in New York and a special recital featuring Emily Pogorelc (MET Opera-Magic Flute and La Bohème) and Francesco Barfoed (piano).

MAY 6 2024

Private cocktail party for our friends in NY featuring a special recital by John Brancy (voice), who performed at the Festival this year, and Jon Arida (piano).

 

2023 HIGHLIGHTS

JULY 10 2023

800 young spectators attend the festival’s performance of Threepenny Opera thanks to a grant from IFILAF US. This is a milestone in the development of the Festival by contributing to a greater openness towards foreign and younger audiences.

MAY 2023 NEW YORK

Private cocktail party for our friends in NY featuring a special recital by Met Opera award-winner Natalie Lewis (voice) and Bénédicte Bourgois (piano).

MARCH 2023 NEW YORK

Private cocktail party for 30 friends and supporters of the LA Opera, with a special recital by Met Opera tenor and Aix Festival principal John Brancy (voice) and Peter Dugan (piano).

FEBRUARY 2023 LOS ANGELES

In celebration of LA Opera's upcoming July 2023 Board and Opera Council trip to the Lyric Art Festival in Aix-en-Provence, events were planned over the course of several days.

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