Exclusive Prelude
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025
VICTORIA THEATRE
$100
Begin your extraordinary CONCERT FOR PEACE experience with an intimate performance by the Sarajevo Philharmonic at the Victoria Theatre, offering a rare opportunity to experience their artistry up close. The program will feature pre-war music, showcasing the profound ability of music to inspire change and pave the way toward peace.
Following this inspiring prelude, guests will gather in the Wintergarden of the Schuster Center for a reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres, champagne toast, and a cash bar. This is an opportunity to connect and reflect on the evening’s celebration of unity and harmony.
The night continues in the Schuster Center’s Winsupply Theatre with the CONCERT FOR PEACE, a powerful joint performance by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and the Sarajevo Philharmonic, conducted by the world-renowned Marin Alsop.
This remarkable project is made possible by a grant from funds of The Dayton Foundation. Special thanks to Congressman Mike Turner and his office for their support in bringing this unforgettable evening to Dayton and to a Friend of the Arts for their generous donation that made the Sarajevo Philharmonic’s visit possible.
Your Exclusive Prelude Ticket Includes
Admission to both the Victoria Theatre performance and the Schuster Center concert (seating assignments provided closer to the event), plus the reception in the Wintergarden, featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
Dress Code
Business attire is recommended for this event.
Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities
Support this extraordinary event and make a difference. For tickets or more information about sponsorships, please contact Betty Gould, Manager – Group Sales, at 937-977-7160 or betty.gould@daytonlive.org.
About The Sarajevo Philharmonic
The Sarajevo Philharmonic (SP) stands as the first professionally run symphonic orchestra in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since 1923, it has served as a cornerstone of culture and a vital musical institution for Sarajevo and the entire country. Throughout the decades, in a setting where the severity of societal events has resulted in a devastating impact on cultural circumstances, the SP has had to write new chapters of its history multiple times.
Even today, the Sarajevo Philharmonic persists in pursuing the objectives established at the outset of its journey, thereby maintaining its status as a prominent beacon in the cultural tapestry and undoubtedly one of the most significant facets in the ongoing musical life in Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The SP celebrated its centennial with a Gala Concert held at the Sarajevo National Theatre in October 2023, featuring the renowned Maestro Riccardo Muti. The previous season concluded with a concert conducted by one of the finest, esteemed Maestro Zubin Mehta, marking exactly 30 years since he conducted the Sarajevo Philharmonic in the ruins of the destroyed City Hall in 1994.
In May 2025, the Sarajevo Philharmonic will mark the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement, a significant milestone in the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina, by performing the CONCERT FOR PEACE in collaboration with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra.
CONCERT FOR PEACE
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ACCESSIBILITY
We recognize that the heart of an arts organization will always be the people we bring together and experiences we share.
Sign interpretation and/or audio description available upon request. Please let the ticket agent know at least two weeks before the performance if you would like either of these services when you order your tickets from Dayton Live. Please understand that while we will make every effort to make reasonable accommodations, certain requests may not be able to be honored.
For detailed accessibility information, including seating, audio, and sign interpretation please visit our Accessibility page.
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