American Friends

We are pleased to announce the revival of the American Friends of the Berlin Staatsoper (»AFBS«), originally founded in 1994 to promote cross-Atlantic cultural ties between the Berlin Staatsoper, the Staatskapelle Berlin and its many admirers and sponsors in the USA. AFBS works closely with the Freunde und Förderer (Friends and Supporters) of the Berlin Staatsoper.

Since its founding, AFBS has sponsored song recitals, concerts and lectures of the Berlin Staatsoper across the United States. Its members and patrons have traveled to Berlin for operas, concerts and lectures while also visiting Berlin’s fabulous museums and wondrous historical sites.

The American Friends of the Berlin Staatsoper receive each year’s program and their ticket requests are handled with priority and preference. They receive invitations to distinctive events in Berlin especially during the yearly music festival, the »FESTTAGE«. Special performances and fundraising events are held in New York with Staatsoper and Staatskapelle artists.

APPLICATION FORM AMERICAN FRIENDS (153,43 kB, pdf)

American Friends of the Berlin Staatsoper, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. AFBS’s federal ID number is: 13-3785118. Payment by checks may be sent to and tax receipts are available from:

American Friends of the Berlin Staatsoper, Inc.
c/o Harvey S. Traison, President
1010 Brickell Avenue, Suite 4506
Miami, FL 33131-3793
Telephone:  +1.917.859.2151
Email:  hstraison@gmail.com
Bank:  Wells Fargo Bank, ABA Routine Nr. 063107513, Account Nr. 1037308689
Wire transfers:  Please contact Harvey S. Traison for details.
 

Financial Support:

2022

Production of »Ring« by Dmitri Tcherniakov

2019

Production of »Rigoletto« by Bartlett Sher
Young musicians of the Orchestra Academy by the Staatskapelle Berlin
Translation of »Sub-Titles«, program books and websites

2017

Productions of the Internatonal Opera Studio
Translation of »Sub-Titles«
Project »Take your seat«