A Holiday Celebration

A Holiday Celebration featuring Finn Sagal with Michael Banwarth

Saturday, December 13, 2025

120 E. Bellevue Pl., Chicago, IL 60611

Cocktails: 5:30pm | Performance: 6:30pm | Dinner to follow

Tickets: $150 - includes concert & dinner

Dinner options: Grilled Beef Tenderloin or Swordfish with Dill Beurre Blanc

RSVP deadline: November 28

About the Artists

Finn Salgal, baritone

A native of Los Angeles, Finn Sagal is an Ensemble Member of the Ryan Opera Center. Sagal brings a dynamic presence to the stage and is quickly gaining international recognition for his expressive style and versatility. He has performed with Liza Minelli, Michael Feinstein, Chris Isaak, Kristen Chenoweth, and the Pasadena Symphony.

This summer he performed Guglielmo (Cosi fan tutte) in Renee Fleming’s directorial debut at the Aspen Music Festival.

Michael Banwarth, pianist

A native of Dubuque, IA, Michael Banwarth is a pianist with the Ryan Opera Center. Banworth is a sought afêter accompanist, coach, and assistant director. Banwarth recently completed a Master of Music in collaborative piano at the New England Conservatory of Music.

This season he will help prepare the production of Cavalleria rusticana/Pagliacci with Lyric Opera of Chicago.