LUNAR NEW YEAR CONCERT & BANQUET
Sunday, February 5, 2023
4:00PM: Pre-Concert Festivities
5:00PM: Concert
6:30PM: Lunar New Year Banquet
Welcome the Year of the Rabbit with the San Francisco Symphony! Join friends old and new for this much-loved annual celebration of music and community at Davies Symphony Hall.
The evening begins with pre-concert lobby festivities and entertainment. The concert, conducted by Earl Lee and starring renowned soprano Sumi Jo, draws upon a wide range of Asian traditions, spotlighting vibrant artists and repertoire to commemorate the holiday.
Table package and dinner ticket purchases enhance the experience with a range of benefits, such as a VIP pre-concert Ruby Reception and celebratory post-concert Lunar New Year Banquet, featuring a Lucky Draw and live music.
To purchase VIP packages and additional concert tickets, please choose a level below. For general questions, contact the Events Team at [email protected].
For corporate sponsorship opportunities, contact Cheyenne Tang at [email protected]. For concert-only tickets, please click here.
Proceeds from the Lunar New Year celebration support the Symphony’s artistic, education, and community programs, benefiting tens of thousands of people.
COMMITTEE
Tiffany Chang & Thao Dodson, Co-Chairs
Cori Bates
Huifen Chan
Iris Chan
Margaret Liu Collins
Patricia Lee-Hoffmann
Tiffany Hong
Ella Qing Hou
Sharon Juang
Fred Levin
Gorretti Lui
Lillian Qian
Trine Sorensen
Mindy Sun
Gioi Tran
Jennifer Wu
Songyee Yoon
Kay Yun
Lisa Zhao
$100,000 / Table of Ten
$10,000 / Individual
Tax-deductible amount $97,600/$9,760
- Celebratory backstage meet & greet and toast with conductor Earl Lee
- Live acknowledgement from concert stage
- Invitation to pre-concert Ruby Reception
- Best seating for concert and Lunar New Year Banquet
- Listing in concert program and on event signage, if commitment is received by January 4, 2023
- Up to 5 complimentary parking passes in the Performing Arts Garage
- Ten tickets to the Lunar New Year concert donated to an organization of your choice
$75,000 / Table of Ten
$7,500 / Individual
Tax-deductible amount $72,600/$7,260
- Live acknowledgement from concert stage
- Invitation to pre-concert Ruby Reception
- Best seating for concert and Lunar New Year Banquet
- Listing in concert program and on event signage, if commitment is received by January 4, 2023
- Up to 5 complimentary parking passes in the Performing Arts Garage
- Ten tickets to the Lunar New Year concert donated to an organization of your choice
$50,000 / Table of Ten
$5,000 / Individual
Tax-deductible amount $47,600/$4,760
- Live acknowledgement from concert stage
- Invitation to pre-concert Ruby Reception
- Best seating for concert and Lunar New Year Banquet
- Listing in concert program and on event signage, if commitment is received by January 4, 2023
- Up to 5 complimentary parking passes in the Performing Arts Garage
$25,000 / Table of Ten
$2,500 / Individual
Tax-deductible amount $22,600/$2,260
- Invitation to pre-concert Ruby Reception
- Premier seating for concert and Lunar New Year Banquet
- Listing in concert program, if commitment is received by January 4, 2023
- Up to 5 complimentary parking passes in the Performing Arts Garage
$10,000 / Table of Ten
$1,000 / Individual
Tax-deductible amount $7,950/$795
- Premium seating for concert and Lunar New Year Banquet
- Listing in concert program, if commitment is received by January 4, 2023
- Up to 5 complimentary parking passes in the Performing Arts Garage
$5,000 / Table of Ten
$500 / Individual
Tax-deductible amount $2,950/$295
- Preferred seating for concert and Lunar New Year Banquet
- Listing in concert program, if commitment is received by January 4, 2023
- Up to 5 complimentary parking passes in the Performing Arts Garage
The San Francisco Symphony is honored to acknowledge
all of the dedicated supporters who have made our 2023 Lunar New Year Celebration possible.
JADE PACKAGE
Iris S. Chan & Dr. Michael Chan
Tiffany & Jim Chang
Margaret Liu Collins & Edward B. Collins
Jerome L. & Thao N. Dodson
Priscilla & Keith Geeslin
Patricia Lee-Hoffmann & Steven Hoffmann
Gorretti & Lawrence Lui
RUBY PACKAGE
Cori & Tony Bates
Roelof Botha & Huifen Chan
Stephen & Meredith Dodson
Sakurako & William Fisher
Sharon Juang & Paul Chiu
Fred Levin
Lillian Qian & Charles Huang
Dr. Peter & Mindy Sun
Ms. Akiko Yamazaki & Mr. Jerry Yang
Dr. Songyee Yoon
Kay Yun & Andre Neumann-Loreck
Lisa Zhao & Jun Hong Heng
RUBY INDIVIDUAL
Dr. Barbara L. Bessey
Martha Hertelendy
Jerome Guillen & Jeremy Gallaher
Thomas E. Horn
Malcolm Jones
F. Curt Kirschner, Jr. & Nicholas Augustinos
Trine Sorensen & Michael Jacobson
GOLD PACKAGE
Applegate Tran Interiors
Ming Chen
Claudine Cheng
East West Bank
First Republic Bank
John Fruehe
Buck Gee & Mary Hackenbracht
Heritage Bank of Commerce
Ella Qing Hou & J. Sanford Miller
Lillian Phan Pickering & Alec Pickering
River City Bank
Sharon & David Seto
William & Michelle Tai
Marina Yuen N. Tsang
GOLD INDIVIDUAL
Edward & Kathleen Anderson
Katie Aspell
Andrea Hui Austin, MD & Alan Austin
Katie Colendich
Pamela Rummage Culp
Marjorie Fatalevich
Kenzie Ferguson
Chandra Friese & Matt Friese
Joel Goodrich
Russell Martinelli
Julie Park
Amanda J. Sargisson
OPAL PACKAGE
Franklin Templeton/Fiduciary Trust International
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
OPAL INDIVIDUAL
Laura Chiu
Ning Ho
Peter Liu, Chairman, WI Harper Group
John Sachs
Kamee Rose Tong
Jasmin & Kirk Young
Mei Z - Alloy Fund
PRODUCTION PARTNERS
Event Organizers
Global Gourmet Catering
Got Light
Yuki Izumihara
McCalls Catering & Events
Yee Eun Nam
San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center
LUNAR NEW YEAR ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES
Au Co Vietnamese Cultural Center
Alex the Great
Bunny Gurus
DJ Jarvi
Dragon Papa
Golden Dragon Fortunes
Lion Dance Me
Peggy Tang Calligraphy
Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ
Jade Wu Lanterns
IN-KIND PARTNERS
Bisquit + Dubouché Cognac
The Caviar Co.
Glen Grant Scotch Whisky
JMXO Vodka
Knights Bridge Winery
Lallier Champagne
Wyoming Whiskey
List current as of 1.30.23
The IRS has not yet issued guidance governing contributions from Donor Advised Funds. The sector “best practices” regarding grants from Donor Advised Funds, Private/Family Foundations, and Corporate Foundations have been evolving. Individual donors are not able to accept benefits in return for contributions made from a Donor Advised Fund. Consult with your DAF or tax advisor to determine the tax treatment of contribution and any other restrictions that apply to DAF grants.
To order and pay by mail, please view the PDF Order Form below.
