Now Utah lands $15 million gift

Utah Symphony and Opera have received a hige gift from a family whose commitment to its work dates back to the formative conductor, Maurice Abravanel.

Here’s the press release:

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (March 21, 2025)—Utah Symphony | Utah Opera (USUO) proudly announces a transformative $15 million commitment from O.C. Tanner over a ten year period, an investment that underscores the company’s unwavering dedication to the arts and cultural vibrancy of Utah. This extraordinary gift is part of the newly established O.C. Tanner Key Signature Initiative, aimed at sustaining USUO’s artistic and executive leadership positions and ensuring world-class programming for generations to come.

O.C. Tanner’s commitment is divided into two impactful components, including outright support for key leadership positions within the organization, ensuring that USUO continues its legacy of artistic excellence and cultural impact, as well as a challenge to inspire other philanthropic leaders in Utah to join in building a brighter future for USUO. The commitment includes ongoing annual funding of $500,000, with an additional $10 Million to be made over a period of years, is part of a larger fundraising initiative designed to address critical undercapitalization and, with additional support, provide the necessary funding to support USUO’s service to the local Utah community and stature as one of only 17 full-time orchestras in the United States and one of the nation’s top regional opera companies.

“We are thrilled to be able to support USUO at this crucial time in its history,” said Stephen Tanner Irish, representing the O.C. Tanner family and reflecting on the enduring relationship between his grandfather, Obert C. Tanner, and Utah Symphony’s beloved conductor, Maurice Abravanel. “The Symphony and Opera represent the crown jewel of our community’s cultural vitality. We believe in their mission and encourage others to participate by attending performances and supporting the organization.”

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