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C AVALLER IA RUSTICANA / PAGLIACCI ROBERTO DEVEREUX TOSCA ARABELLA IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE CARMEN RUSALKA ORLANDO PLÁCIDO DOMINGO IN CONCERT
Cavalleria Rusticana
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PIETRO MASCAGNI
RUSTICANA
RUGGERO LEONCAVALLO
C AVA L L E R I A / PA G L I A C C I
PRODUCTION NEW TO SAN FRANCISCO OPERA
I N A C LO S E - K N I T CO M M U N I T Y, SECRET LOVES LEAD TO FATEFUL CONSEQUENCES. For the first time in 15 years, Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci return in a gripping double feature seething with the raw passion, jealousy and heartbreak that can only result from a scandalous, small-town affair. Set in the colorful heart of the Italian Quarter in Buenos Aires, José Cura’s production deftly intertwines the two beloved stories, offering a powerful reflection on life, love and death. Lianna Haroutounian, Ekaterina Semenchuk, Roberto Aronica and Marco Berti lead this powerhouse cast. SEP 7, 12, 16, 19, 22, 28, 30 With Lianna Haroutounian, Ekaterina Semenchuk, Roberto Aronica, Marco Berti, Dimitri Platanias*, David Pershall. Conductor Daniele Callegari*. Production José Cura. Revival Director Jose Maria Condemi. 3 hours including one intermission Sung in Italian with English supertitles Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège production *San Francisco Opera debut
sfopera.com/cavpag These productions are made possible, in part, by Opening Weekend Grand Sponsor Diane B. Wilsey. Additional support is provided by: John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn; the Edmund W. and Jeannik Méquet Littlefield Fund; and Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, through the Conductors Fund and the Great Interpreters of Italian Opera Fund.
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GAETANO DONIZETTI
DEVEREUX
ROBERTO
PRODUCTION NEW TO SAN FRANCISCO OPERA
HISTORY BELONGS TO HER, BUT DOES HER HEART? Queen Elizabeth’s rule over her nation is ironclad, but a secret passion threatens to consume her. At court, the Earl of Essex faces whispers of treason amidst rumors about his relationship with the Queen. She must decide whether to sign his death warrant in an impossible choice between love and country. Donizetti’s romantic masterpiece stars the inimitable soprano Sondra Radvanovsky in one of her signature roles as Elizabeth and Jamie Barton as her friend and rival, the Duchess of Nottingham. SEP 8, 11, 14, 18, 23, 27 With Sondra Radvanovsky, Jamie Barton, Russell Thomas, Artur Rucinski. ´ Conductor Riccardo Frizza. Director Stephen Lawless. 2 hours, 40 minutes including one intermission Sung in Italian with English supertitles Canadian Opera Company production
sfopera.com/devereux This production is made possible, in part, by: Keith and Priscilla Geeslin; and Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, through the Conductors Fund.
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GIACOMO PUCCINI
TOSCA
SAN FRANCISCO OPERA PRODUCTION PREMIERE
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ALL OF ROME TREMBLED BEFORE HIM. EXCEPT HER. Corruption permeates every corner of Rome under Scarpia, the chief of police. When the fiery diva Tosca finds herself the target of his lust, she takes a stand in the name of all she holds sacred—art, freedom and a boundless commitment to love. Experience Puccini’s melodrama with fresh eyes in a monumental new San Francisco Opera period production featuring superstar soprano Carmen Giannattasio in a thrilling role debut. OCT 3, 7, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 30 With Carmen Giannattasio*, Brian Jagde, Scott Hendricks. Conductor Leo Hussain*. Director Shawna Lucey. 2 hours, 40 minutes including two intermissions Sung in Italian with English supertitles San Francisco Opera production *San Francisco Opera debut
sfopera.com/tosca This production is made possible, in part, by: John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn; Burgess and Elizabeth Jamieson; the Koret Foundation; Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, through the Great Interpreters of Italian Opera Fund; Barbara A. Wolfe; and Chevron.
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RICHARD STRAUSS
ARABELLA
PRODUCTION NEW TO SAN FRANCISCO OPERA
GIVE AND LOVE U N T I L T H E DAY W E D I E . Arabella is expected to marry for money to save her aristocratic parents from ruin, but she yearns for a soulmate. When she finally meets him, a case of mistaken identity leads to a mix-up that could ruin everything. Set amid the society parlors and costume balls of Vienna’s golden age, Strauss’ romantic comedy of errors is a touching fairy tale about youth, identity and love. Chief conductor of the Dutch National Opera, Marc Albrecht, makes his American opera debut leading a dynamic cast featuring Ellie Dehn as Arabella, Brian Mulligan as her true love Mandryka and Heidi Stober as her overly helpful sister. OCT 16, 19, 24, 28 NOV 3 With Ellie Dehn, Heidi Stober, Daniel Johansson*, Brian Mulligan, Hye Jung Lee. Conductor Marc Albrecht*. Director Tim Albery*. 3 hours including one intermission Sung in German with English supertitles Co-production of The Santa Fe Opera, Minnesota Opera and Canadian Opera Company *San Francisco Opera debut
sfopera.com/arabella This production is made possible, in part, by: Bernard and Barbro Osher.
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LIBRETTO BY GENE SCHEER
MUSIC BY JAKE HEGGIE
WONDERFUL LIFE
IT’S A
WEST COAST PREMIERE
EXPERIENCE HOW PRECIOUS L I F E R E A L LY I S . George Bailey stands on a snowy bridge at Christmas and contemplates his end. An angel training for her wings hears his plea and journeys through his memories to save his soul. This new take on a holiday favorite by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer (Moby-Dick) transforms Frank Capra’s beloved film into an operatic work of delicate beauty. A joyous reminder of the impact a community’s kindness can have, this timeless story of second chances debuts just in time for the holiday season. N O V 1 7 , 2 0 , 2 4 º, 2 5 , 2 9 DEC 1, 4, 7, 9
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Based in part on the film It’s A Wonderful Life™ by permission of Paramount Licensing, Inc., and on The Greatest Gift, a story by Philip Van Doren Stern. With Golda Schultz*/Kearstin Piper Brown*†, Andriana Chuchman*, William Burden, Keith Jameson*, Rod Gilfry, Joshua Hopkins*. Conductor Patrick Summers. Director Leonard Foglia. 2 hours, 30 minutes including one intermission Sung in English with English supertitles Co-commission and co-production of San Francisco Opera, Houston Grand Opera and Indiana University Jacobs School of Music *San Francisco Opera debut †
Alternate cast
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This production is made possible, in part, by: John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn; The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation; the National Endowment for the Arts; and San Francisco Opera Guild.
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GEORGES BIZET
CARMEN
PRODUCTION NEW TO SAN FRANCISCO OPERA
MEN LIVE FOR HER. SHE LIVES FOR FREEDOM. Seville is a powder keg about to explode: A swirling chorus of factory workers and townsfolk come head to head. A fiery bullfighter entertains a lively crowd. A valiant soldier wavers between defiance and honor. At the center of it all is Carmen, a free-spirited seductress who is driven by her heart’s desire. Featuring J’Nai Bridges and Matthew Polenzani in their role debuts, Director Francesca Zambello’s production captures the sultry vibrancy of this tragic romance in a compelling new staging for San Francisco Opera. SUMMER 2019: JUN 5, 11, 14, 20, 23, 26, 29 With J’Nai Bridges, Matthew Polenzani, Anita Hartig*, Kyle Ketelsen. Conductor James Gaffigan. Director Francesca Zambello. 3 hours including one intermission Sung in French with English supertitles A San Francisco Opera production, originally created by Opera Australia based on the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Norwegian National Opera co-production *San Francisco Opera debut
sfopera.com/carmen Enjoy Exploration Workshops for Families prior to select performances. sfopera.com/community This production is made possible, in part, by: United Airlines.
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A N T O N Í N D V O Rˇ Á K
RUSALKA
NEW PRODUCTION TO SAN FRANCISCO OPERA
A MERMAID’S JOURNEY FOR HUMAN LOVE. Enter an enchanting underwater world full of immortal spirits, dark magic and haunting melodies. The sea-princess Rusalka wants nothing more than to live on land with the Prince. To attain her wish, she agrees to a fateful spell cast by a sea-witch. In Dvorˇ ák’s hands, the timeless fairy tale of a mermaid, who trades her voice for love, is rendered in a powerful, otherworldly fable—a drama of shadowy depths, fervent love songs and endings that may not be what they seem. Rachel Willis-Sørensen makes her role debut as Rusalka alongside Brandon Jovanovich, Jamie Barton and Ferruccio Furlanetto in Sir David McVicar’s spectacular production. SUMMER 2019: JUN 16, 19, 22, 25, 28 With Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Jamie Barton, Brandon Jovanovich, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Sarah Cambidge. Conductor Eun Sun Kim*. Production Sir David McVicar. 3 hours, 25 minutes including two intermissions Sung in Czech with English supertitles Lyric Opera of Chicago production *San Francisco Opera debut
sfopera.com/rusalka This production is made possible, in part, by: John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn.
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GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL
ORLANDO
PRODUCTION NEW TO SAN FRANCISCO OPERA
AFTER THE WAR ENDS, HIS BAT TLE BEGINS. Trapped inside his war-torn mind in a military hospital and attended by a psychiatrist, the pilot Orlando can’t tell reality from delusion. As he struggles to trust his own perceptions and move toward a clearer world, his trauma ricochets on the people around him—putting love and honor to the test. Set in London during WWII, this updated production of Handel’s insightful opera brings a poignant perspective to a veteran who overcomes the lasting effects of war with the help of friends. The magnetic Sasha Cooke and David Daniels make their highly anticipated returns along with Heidi Stober and Christian Van Horn. SUMMER 2019: JUN 9, 15, 18, 21, 27 With Heidi Stober, Christina Gansch*, Sasha Cooke, David Daniels, Christian Van Horn. Conductor Christopher Moulds*. Director Harry Fehr*. 3 hours including two intermissions Sung in Italian with English supertitles Scottish Opera production *San Francisco Opera debut
sfopera.com/orlando This production is made possible, in part, by: Bernard and Barbro Osher.
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“The most exciting part about producing opera is the knowledge that what we do on stage invites profound journeys for you, our loyal audience.” —Matthew Shilvock, General Director ESCAPE INTO NEW WORLDS Be the first to experience eight brand-new productions to San Francisco Opera. Both drawn from around the world and created right here in the Bay Area, these productions have been meticulously crafted, offering you thrilling visual worlds for these incredible stories. SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS Enjoy the finest international artistry, from guest artists to our own San Francisco Opera artists, artisans and technicians. Together, they will take you to memorable emotional worlds. DON’T MISS ONE Each production this season provides unique perspectives and transformative experiences that you can’t find anywhere else. Delve into them all!
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OPENING NIGHT
THE CITY’S MOST MAGICAL EVENING
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 OPERA BALL 2018 San Francisco Opera Guild Event Chairs Shannon Cronan and Kathy Huber invite you to celebrate the opening night of San Francisco Opera’s 96th Season. Pre-performance cocktails and a sumptuous dinner are followed by the double feature Cavalleria Rusticana / Pagliacci, after which guests will enjoy dancing and further celebration. Advance reservations are essential for this perennially sold-out evening. For tickets and more information, contact the Guild at (415) 565-3204 or visit sfopera.com/operaball2018. B R AVO! CLUB GAL A Kick off San Francisco Opera’s 96th Season with the BRAVO! CLUB’s annual black-tie gala hosted by Event Chairs Xanadu Bruggers, Shannon Eliot and Anjali Menon. Enjoy cocktails prior to the passionate Cavalleria Rusticana / Pagliacci, followed by dancing into the night. Join BRAVO! CLUB and meet other opera-loving, young professionals ages 21–40. Members enjoy ticket discounts throughout the year as well as educational and social events. For tickets and membership information, visit sfopera.com/bravo.
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IN CONCERT
PLÁCIDO DOMINGO
THEY CALL HIM THE “KING OF OPERA.” For one performance only, the legendary Plácido Domingo returns to San Francisco Opera for a concert of popular arias and duets. Jordi Bernàcer conducts this special event featuring Ana María Martínez, Arturo Chacón-Cruz and the San Francisco Opera Orchestra. sfopera.com/placido Sunday, October 21 at 2pm
Tickets are available for Full Series subscribers only; on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit of two tickets per household. Restrictions apply. Prices are valid until May 1, 2018. Box $353 Orchestra Premium and Grand Tier Premium $328 Orchestra and Grand Tier $278 Dress Circle Premium $198 Dress Circle $168 Balcony Circle $128 Balcony $77 A $2 per-ticket facility fee is included in Balcony section prices; all other sections include a $3 per-ticket facility fee. Major support provided by the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Luminaries Concert Fund.
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C AVALLERIA RUSTICANA / PAGLIACCI
ROBERTO DEVEREUX
TOSCA
ARABELLA
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
CARMEN
RUSALKA
ORLANDO
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THE FUTURE IS NOW
ADLER CONCERT WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO OPERA ORCHESTRA Saturday, December 8, 7:30pm Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco Save the date for an exciting night of unforgettable music featuring the renowned San Francisco Opera Resident Artists, the 2018 Adler Fellows, in their final concert of the year. Brochure photos: cover/J’Nai Bridges/Nadav Cohen-Jonathan; inside spread, pp. 2–3 and p. 23/Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège production of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci/Jacques Croisier; p. 5, p. 23, renewal back cover/Sondra Radvanovsky and Russell Braun/Canadian Opera Company production of Roberto Devereux, 2014/Michael Cooper; pp. 6–7/Carmen Giannattasio/Robbie Jack/Corbis Entertainment/Getty Images; p. 9/Minnesota Opera production of Arabella/Michal Daniel; pp. 10–11, pp. 18–19 and p. 23/Houston Grand Opera production of It’s A Wonderful Life/Lynn Lane; pp. 12–13, p. 23 and envelope/Royal Opera House production of Carmen/Catherine Ashmore; p. 15, p. 23, acquisition back cover, envelope and foldout/Lyric Opera of Chicago production of Rusalka/Todd Rosenberg Photography, Inc.; pp. 16–17 and p. 23/Scottish Opera production of Orlando/Richard Campbell; p. 21/Plácido Domingo/Kaori Suzuki; p. 23 and foldout/Tosca Act I set model by Production Designer Robert Innes Hopkins; p. 23/Santa Fe Opera production of Arabella/Ken Howard. Foldout photo: Leonardo Capalbo and Allyson McHardy/ Canadian Opera Company production of Roberto Devereux, 2014/Michael Cooper. Design: Mission Minded.
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Rusalka T Jun 25 7:30pm
Orlando T Jun 18 7:30pm
Orlando Th Jun 27 7:30pm
Rusalka W Jun 19 7:30pm
$2,328
$1,020
$972
$972
$729
$972
$729
$729
$2,328
$776
$658
$590
$417
$590
$485
$417
$1,216
$517
$491
$465
$339
$465
$365
$339
$848
$353
$333
$311
$225
$311
$247
$225
$3,024
$1,422
$1,395
$1,377
$1,026
$1,377
$1,044
$1,026
$2,904
$1,338
$1,304
$1,280
$951
$1,280
$975
$951
$2,328
$1,046
$1,011
$985
$729
$985
$755
$729
$2,328
$735
$592
$592
$444
$592
$444
$444
$1,504
$632
$592
$592
$444
$592
$444
$444
$1,224
$559
$545
$523
$384
$523
$406
$384
$960
$430
$416
$400
$294
$400
$310
$294
$816
$355
$339
$329
$243
$329
$253
$243
$536
$222
$207
$205
$153
$205
$155
$153
$600
$218
$203
$219
$177
$237
$179
$177
$464
$129
$104
$118
$99
$132
$99
$99
$240
$88
$84
$94
$78
$104
$78
$78
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PRICING
We’re dedicated to offering subscribers the best price for the best seats, and want to share some information to help you better understand our prices. Series Pricing Individual performance prices vary within each series. Therefore, prices may differ between similar series.
Exchanges You may notice price differences when requesting exchanges. For more information on exchanges, visit sfopera.com/ subexchanges.
Best Value Series Look for the highlighted series boxes below for best seating availability at the best prices.
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Devereux F Sep 14 7:30pm
Cav/Pag F Sep 28 7:30pm
Devereux S Sep 8 7:30pm
Cav/Pag S Sep 22 7:30pm
Cav/Pag Su Sep 16 2pm
Devereux Su Sep 23 2pm
Cav/Pag Su Sep 30 2pm
Arabella F Oct 19 7:30pm
Tosca F Oct 26 7:30pm
Tosca S Oct 20 7:30pm
Arabella S Nov 3 7:30pm
Tosca Su Oct 7 2pm
Arabella Su Oct 28 2pm
Tosca Su Oct 14 2pm
Carmen F Jun 14 7:30pm
Wonderful F Dec 7 7:30pm
Orlando S Jun 15 7:30pm
Wonderful S Nov 17 7:30pm
Wonderful Su Nov 25 2pm
Orlando Su Jun 9 2pm
Wonderful Su Dec 9 2pm
Rusalka F Jun 28 7:30pm
Orlando F Jun 21 7:30pm
Rusalka S Jun 22 7:30pm
Carmen S Jun 29 7:30pm
Rusalka Su Jun 16 2pm
Carmen Su Jun 23 2pm
$1,020
$972
$1,020
$1,068
$1,164
$1,164
$810
$692
$776
$928
$1,164
$1,164
$755
$530
$504
$517
$556
$608
$608
$430
$364
$344
$353
$384
$424
$424
$298
$1,431
$1,404
$1,422
$1,458
$1,512
$1,512
$1,107
$1,350
$1,316
$1,338
$1,384
$1,452
$1,452
$1,055
$1,059
$1,024
$1,046
$1,094
$1,164
$1,164
$838
$735
$592
$735
$878
$1,164
$1,164
$730
$632
$592
$632
$672
$752
$752
$524
$570
$556
$559
$584
$612
$612
$445
$438
$424
$430
$452
$480
$480
$346
$360
$344
$355
$376
$408
$408
$290
$223
$208
$222
$238
$268
$268
$186
$219
$204
$236
$243
$300
$300
$183
$129
$104
$143
$161
$232
$232
$128
$88
$84
$98
$97
$120
$120
$71
$825
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