"Alberto Vilar", a.k.a., Albert Vilar, is an American investor and philanthropist from West Orange, New Jersey, particularly known as a patron of opera.

Vilar became known globally as a generous donor to opera companies, performing arts organizations, and educational institutions in several parts of the world. Norman Lebrecht states that, as of August 2002, the total of his "actual plus pledged" contributions stood at $250 million. By 2000 Vilar was claiming to be "the largest supporter of classical music, opera, and ballet in the world".

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