Testimonials

Aunt Sarah

Sarah (left) and her sisters, 1938

Dear Metropolitan Opera, 

On behalf of my late Aunt Sarah, I am enclosing a check.

In today’s world it is a little sum, but in the life of my aunt it was a fortune. She died at 98, having shared her love of music with her family and friends. My aunt was a single “career girl” living in the Bronx. Well into her 80’s, she traveled to and from her evening operas in Manhattan on the subway. Her only luxury was her subscription to the Metropolitan Opera.

With her two tickets, she introduced the world of opera to her 14 nieces and nephews, her grand nieces and grand nephews and her girlfriends, some of whom had never been to an opera before she invited them. I have very fond memories of getting dressed up and traveling by train to meet my aunt for dinner and an opera. She made the whole experience a joyous and grown-up occasion which always included having ice cream at intermission at Louis Sherry’s on the Grand Tier.

I look forward to having grandchildren so I can continue my aunt’s tradition. Although the sum she donated seems small, her gift was tremendous. She shared her love of music with so many who carry on her legacy.

Sincerely,

The legacy we leave behind is a poignant testament to who we are and what we treasure. If the Met has been part of your past, please join Sarah in being part our future.

There are so many ways to do so – by will, in a trust or annuity, among other choices. You can receive income, certain tax benefits and become an Associate of The Encore Society, too. The Met can help you find the plan that works best for you. To learn more, please write or call 212-870-7388.

The Encore Society
The Metopolitan Opera
Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023
212-870-7388
e-mail: encoresociety@mail.metopera.org.