San Francisco Opera 2016-17 Single Ticket Brochure

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ANDREA CHÉNIER UMBERTO GIORDANO

A stirring tale of love and liberty set during the terror and turmoil of the French Revolution. Soaring arias and fiery crowd scenes seethe with unbridled emotions, giving way to one of the most thrilling finales in all of opera.

Music Director Nicola Luisotti conducts the powerful, melodic score in a lavish period production by acclaimed director David McVicar. Yonghoon Lee, hailed by The New York Times as an “outstanding tenor with a melting sound,” debuts in the title role.

Also making their Company debuts are the exciting Italian soprano Anna Pirozzi as Maddalena and the commanding baritone George Gagnidze as the vengeful Gérard.

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SEP 9 14

17

22

25m

30

With Yonghoon Lee*, Anna Pirozzi*, George Gagnidze*, J’nai Bridges*, Robert Pomakov, David Pershall* and Joel Sorensen; Conductor Nicola Luisotti; Director Sir David McVicar.

OperaVision in Balcony. See page 14. * San Francisco Opera debut

2 hours, 40 minutes including one intermission Co-production with Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London and the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing Sung in Italian with English supertitles

This production is made possible, in part, by Opening Weekend Grand Sponsor Diane B. Wilsey. Major support is also provided by: John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn; Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, through the Conductors Fund and the Emerging Starts Fund; and Joan and David Traitel, through the Great Singers Fund.

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WORLD PREMIERE

DREAM OF THE

RED CHAMBER Music by Libretto

BRIGHT SHENG

by DAV I D H E N R Y H WA N G

and

BRIGHT SHENG

Based on the book by C A O X U E Q I N Commissioned by S A N F R A N C I S C O O P E R A

In this highly anticipated world premiere based on one of China’s greatest classical novels, a young nobleman must choose between his spiritual soulmate and a beautiful heiress.

Sung in English, the opera features a lush, lyrical score by renowned Chinese-American composer Bright Sheng, a poetic libretto co-written by Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) and stunning sets and costumes by Academy Awardwinning designer Tim Yip (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon). George Manahan conducts.

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SEP 10 13

18m

23

27 29

With Pureum Jo*, Yijie Shi*, Nian Wang, Qiulin Zhang*, Hyona Kim*, Karen Chia-Ling Ho* and Yanyu Guo; Conductor George Manahan; Director Stan Lai*.

OperaVision in Balcony. See page 14. * San Francisco Opera debut

3 hours including one intermission San Francisco Opera production Sung in English with English supertitles

This production is made possible, in part, by John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn; the Edmund W. and Jeannik MÊquet Littlefield Fund; United Airlines; grants from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts; and funding from OPERA America’s Opera Fund.

The commission of Dream of the Red Chamber was initiated and funded by the Chinese Heritage Foundation Friends of Minnesota, with leadership support from the Dr. M. F. Tchou Memorial Fund of the Chinese Heritage Foundation, Benjamin Y. H. and Helen C. Liu, and Ruth Stricker and the late Bruce Dayton.

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DON PASQUALE G A E TA N O D O N I Z E T T I

Sparkling with virtuosic singing and playful humor, Donizetti’s boisterous comedy pits the miserly Don Pasquale against his nephew Ernesto and Ernesto’s sweetheart, the crafty young Norina.

Tenor Lawrence Brownlee makes his long-awaited Company debut alongside the dazzling Heidi Stober and charismatic Lucas Meachem. Bass Maurizio Muraro brings his comedic genius to the title role in Laurent Pelly’s witty production. Giuseppe Finzi conducts.

SEP 28

•

OCT 2m

4† 7

†

12

15

With Maurizio Muraro, Heidi Stober, Lawrence Brownlee* and Lucas Meachem/Edward Nelson†; Conductor Giuseppe Finzi; Director and Costume Designer Laurent Pelly.

OperaVision in Balcony. See page 14.

2 hours, 25 minutes including one intermission

* San Francisco Opera debut

Co-production with The Santa Fe Opera and Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona

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Sung in Italian with English supertitles

Alternate cast

Exploration Workshops for Families prior to select performances. See page 16.

This production is made possible, in part, by: Leslie and George Hume; and Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, through the Conductors Fund and the Emerging Stars Fund.

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MAKROPULOS CASE THE

L E O Š J A N Á Cˇ E K

The seductive diva Emilia Marty has broken hearts for over 300 years and yet she doesn’t look a day past 30. Now that the magical elixir granting her eternal youth is wearing off, can she seduce her way to immortality?

Hailed as the “singer-actress of our time” by Opera News, Nadja Michael stars as the mysterious Emilia in Olivier Tambosi’s inventive production. Mikhail Tatarnikov makes his Company debut conducting Janácˇek’s powerful, swift-moving score.

OCT 14

18 23m

26

29

With Nadja Michael, Scott Quinn, Stephen Powell and Dale Travis; Conductor Mikhail Tatarnikov*; Director Olivier Tambosi.

OperaVision in Balcony. See page 14. * San Francisco Opera debut

2 hours, 20 minutes including one intermission Co-production with the Foundation of the Finnish National Opera Sung in Czech with English supertitles

This production is made possible, in part, by: The Bernard Osher Endowment Fund; The Thomas Tilton Production Fund; Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, through the Emerging Stars Fund; and Joan and David Traitel, through the Great Singers Fund.

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AIDA GIUSEPPE VERDI

Verdi’s grand Egyptian epic sets the stage for an intimate love story about a military hero and an Ethiopian slave girl. The tragic conflict between love and duty unfolds in gripping confrontations set to gloriously dramatic music.

Francesca Zambello joins visionary set designer Michael Yeargan to create a bold new production inspired by contemporary L.A. visual artist RETNA. Music Director Nicola Luisotti conducts rising international stars Leah Crocetto and Brian Jagde as Aida and Radames.

NOV 5 8 11 14 17

20m

23 27m 30

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DEC 3

6†

With Leah Crocetto, Ekaterina Semenchuk, Brian Jagde, George Gagnidze and Raymond Aceto; Conductor Nicola Luisotti/Jordi Bernàcer†; Director Francesca Zambello.

OperaVision in Balcony. See page 14. †

Alternate conductor

2 hours, 55 minutes including one intermission Co-production with Washington National Opera and Seattle Opera Sung in Italian with English supertitles

This production is made possible, in part, by: John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn; San Francisco Opera Guild; Chevron; Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, through the Conductors Fund, the Emerging Stars Fund and the Great Interpreters of Italian Opera Fund; and Joan and David Traitel, through the Great Singers Fund.

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MADAME BUTTERFLY GIACOMO PUCCINI

Cultures clash when a trusting young geisha marries an American naval officer. Emotionally charged music takes the audience on a heartbreaking journey through innocence, betrayal and sacrifice.

Lianna Haroutounian brings her “opulent, heart-stealing Cio-Cio-San” (Opera Today) to Jun Kaneko’s compelling production that “raises the bar of how Madame Butterfly can be staged to previously unimaginable heights” (San Francisco Examiner).

NOV 6m

9 12 15 18 22

26

29

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DEC 1 4m †

With Lianna Haroutounian, Maxim Aksenov, Anthony Clark Evans*, Zanda Šveˉde and Julius Ahn; Conductor Yves Abel/Jordi Bernàcer†; Director Leslie Swackhamer.

OperaVision in Balcony. See page 14.

2 hours, 45 minutes including one intermission

* San Francisco Opera debut

Co-production with Opera Omaha

†

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

Alternate conductor

This production is made possible, in part, by: The Burgess and Elizabeth Jamieson Fund; Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, through the Emerging Stars Fund; and Joan and David Traitel, through the Great Singers Fund.

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RIGOLETTO GIUSEPPE VERDI

A curse shatters the lives of a hunchbacked court jester and his innocent daughter in this fast-moving tale of seduction, deception and bitter revenge.

Three widely heralded artists lead the cast: baritone Quinn Kelsey, praised for his “effortless power and vibrant color,” dazzling soprano Nino Machaidze and captivating tenor Pene Pati. Maestro Nicola Luisotti infuses this classic masterpiece with “breathless urgency” (San Francisco Chronicle).

SUMMER 2017 MAY 31 JUN 6 9 14 •

18m

22

27

•

JUL 1†

With Quinn Kelsey, Nino Machaidze*, Pene Pati, Zanda Šveˉde and Andrea Silvestrelli; Conductor Nicola Luisotti/ Jordi Bernàcer†; Director Rob Kearley*.

OperaVision in Balcony. See page 14.

2 hours, 30 minutes including one intermission

* San Francisco Opera debut

San Francisco Opera production

†

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

Alternate conductor

This production is made possible, in part, by: The Bernard Osher Endowment Fund; Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, through the Conductors Fund; and Joan and David Traitel, through the Great Singers Fund.

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DON GIOVANNI WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZ ART

Opera’s most famous libertine seduces and murders without regret until a ghostly dinner guest brings retribution.

A dynamic cast stars Italian bass Ildebrando D’Arcangelo in the title role, whose “swaggering confidence and dangerous sex appeal act like a powerful audience magnet” (Los Angeles Times). He is joined by Marco Vinco, as his comic servant Leporello, and Ana María Martínez, who leads the host of avenging women in this inventive restaging of Mozart’s masterpiece. Marc Minkowski makes his San Francisco Opera debut conducting this glorious score.

SUMMER 2017 JUN 4m 8 11m

13 16 21

24 30

With Ildebrando D’Arcangelo*, Erin Wall*, Ana María Martínez, Marco Vinco, Stanislas de Barbeyrac*, Sarah Shafer, Michael Sumuel and Andrea Silvestrelli; Conductor Marc Minkowski*; Director Jacopo Spirei*.

OperaVision in Balcony. See page 14. * San Francisco Opera debut

3 hours, 10 minutes including one intermission San Francisco Opera production Sung in Italian with English supertitles

This production is made possible, in part, by: John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn; Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, through the Great Interpreters of Italian Opera Fund and the Emerging Stars Fund; and Joan and David Traitel, through the Great Singers Fund.

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LA BOHÈME GIACOMO PUCCINI

Puccini’s timeless story of love, heartbreak and the fragility of life returns by popular demand! Sweeping melodies and rich, heartfelt harmonies drive home the joy and sorrow of struggling young artists in 19th-century Paris.

A cast of acclaimed talent takes on the lead roles under the baton of Carlo Montanaro, who conducts the score with “flair and perceptivity in equal measure” (The Seattle Times).

SUMMER 2017 JUN 10 15 17

20 † 23 25m

†

29

•

JUL 2m

With Erika Grimaldi/Julie Adams†, Ellie Dehn, Arturo Chacón-Cruz and Audun Iversen; Conductor Carlo Montanaro; Director John Caird.

OperaVision in Balcony. See page 14. †

Alternate cast

2 hours, 20 minutes including one intermission Co-production with Houston Grand Opera and Canadian Opera Company Sung in Italian with English supertitles

Exploration Workshops for Families prior to select performances. See page 16.

This production is made possible, in part, by: The Burgess and Elizabeth Jamieson Fund; and Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, through the Conductors Fund and the Emerging Stars Fund.

OPERA LAB 13

“Come to it with ears and eyes open. And expect something rare.” –San Jose Mercury News Tickets on sale to the general public on Monday, June 27 at 10am.

(415) 864-3330 • sfoperalab.com

THE SOURCE

LA VOIX HUMAINE

TED HEARNE

FR ANCIS POULENC

Text by Mark Doten Feb 24, 25, 26 • Mar 1, 2, 3, 2017 Tickets $35

Text by Jean Cocteau Mar 11, 14, 17, 2017 Tickets $95

Within a fever-dream assemblage of Twitter feeds, news reports, declassified video and court testimony, four singers explore the media hysteria surrounding Chelsea (formerly Bradley) Manning and the infamous leak of hundreds of classified documents.

Named one of the best classical music recordings of 2015 by The New York Times.

Anna Caterina Antonacci returns in an intimate performance featuring French art songs and Poulenc’s explosive one-woman opera. Antonacci is “alternately cajoling, charming, frantic and exhausted” (The New York Times) as a desperate woman on the phone with her soon-to-be ex-lover.

All performances take place in the Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theater at the Diane B. Wilsey Center for Opera, 401 Van Ness Avenue, fourth floor.

The Taube Atrium Theater is equipped with the Meyer Sound Constellation® acoustic system.

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THE PERFECT NIGHT OUT Understand Every Word

Dine in Style

All of our operas are performed with English translations projected on a screen above the stage, visible from all seating sections.

The Patina Group serves an elegant buffet at CafĂŠ at the Opera in the lower lounge of the Opera House.

Service begins two hours before each performance. Reservations are recommended at opentable.com.

See Close-ups in the Balcony Select performances feature HD video projection screens on the Balcony level.

Look for the OperaVision symbol next to performance dates. Subtitles are shown at the bottom of each screen.

Surcharge applies; see page 19.

OperaVision is made possible by the Koret/Taube Media Suite.

Lighter fare is served before performances and during intermissions in CafĂŠ at the Opera House Bar and Dress Circle Lounge. For reservations or to pre-order, call (415) 861-8150.

Hayes Valley has options for every taste and budget. Suggestions at sfopera.com/dine.

SKIP THE LINES

Pre-order your drink for intermission.

Ask your bartender.

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Getting to the Opera House The War Memorial Opera House is located at 301 Van Ness Avenue at Grove Street, in San Francisco’s Civic Center across from City Hall.

By Public Transportation The Opera House is a short walk from Civic Center BART, MUNI light rail (Civic Center or Van Ness stations) and buses (5, 21, 47, 49). 511.org.

RIDING A BIKE?

You can find bike racks on Van Ness Avenue near Grove Street.

By Taxi

Free Pre-Opera Talks Perfect for newcomers, opera aficionados and everyone in between.

Pre-Opera Talks are engaging 25-minute overviews of each opera led by a local music expert. Talks begin 55 minutes before every performance (except Opening Night, Sep 9). sfopera.com/operatalks

Open Curtain Intermissions During select intermissions, see behind the curtain as San Francisco Opera staff narrate a live set changeover.

Come to the Grove Street Taxi Ramp on the south side of the Opera House.

First come, first served and based on the availability of licensed taxis. Staff will be on hand to assist.

By Car Visit maps.google.com for detailed driving directions. For Bay Area traffic conditions, visit 511.org. Parking is available in several lots in the surrounding area, including Civic Center Garage (1), Performing Arts Garage (2) and Opera Plaza (3).

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Zones Use the white loading zones at 301 Van Ness Avenue or 400 Franklin Street (located behind the Opera House).

Look Closer with Opera Glasses Opera glasses may be rented for $5 in the North lobby coat check.

ID deposit is requested.

Opera Shop

Veterans

A wide selection of opera CDs, DVDs, books and gift items are available for purchase at the Opera Shop on the South Mezzanine level or at shop.sfopera.com.

Civic Center Garage

PARKING LOTS

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GET CLOSER TO OPERA Interact With Us

Exploration Workshops for Families

Access exclusive content from backstage photos to artist interviews.

Bring the whole family to workshops prior to select performances of Don Pasquale and La Bohème. Additional workshops to be announced for Spring 2017. sfopera.com/familyworkshops

sfopera.com Know before you go! Explore plot synopses, program notes, audio clips, videos and more.

E-Opera Sign up for the Opera’s monthly e-newsletter for the latest news, special offers, upcoming events and more. sfopera.com/eopera

New to Opera?

Explore our user-friendly introduction to opera and everything you need to know to enjoy your visit. sfopera.com/newtoopera

Education Programs San Francisco Opera and the Opera Guild provide programs for K–12 classrooms and educators. The Opera also provides programs for university classes, adults and families. sfopera.com/education

Overture: Opera Workshops for Adults Participate in interactive workshops and explore how operas are created. sfopera.com/overture

Insight Panels Engage with the creative team and members of the cast during informal panel discussions for select operas.

Presented by San Francisco Opera Guild. sfopera.com/insights

Opera Guild Previews Enjoy a 90-minute preview of select operas with renowned music scholars.

Talks take place throughout the Bay Area. sfopera.com/previews

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OPERA IN THE COMMUNITY Free Performances

Merola Opera Program

Free Simulcast at AT&T Park Opera at the Ballpark Carmen Saturday, July 2, 2016, 7:30pm sfopera.com/simulcast

Merola’s Schwabacher Summer Concert San Francisco Conservatory of Music Thursday, July 7, 2016, 7:30pm Saturday, July 9, 2016, 2pm

Free Outdoor Performance San Francisco Opera in the Park Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park Sunday, September 11, 2016, 1:30pm sfopera.com/park

On the Radio Tune in to Classical KDFC 90.3, 89.9, 104.9 FM and Comcast Cable 981, or listen online at kdfc.com the first Sunday of each month to hear recent and archival performances. In the fall, broadcasts also air on the WFMT Radio Network across the country. sfopera.com/broadcast

Merola Summer Operas Transformations by Conrad Susa San Francisco Conservatory of Music Thursday, July 21, 2016, 7:30pm Saturday, July 23, 2016, 2pm CosĂ­ fan tutte by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart San Francisco Conservatory of Music Thursday, August 4, 2016, 7:30pm Saturday, August 6, 2016, 2pm Merola Grand Finale War Memorial Opera House Saturday, August 20, 2016, 7:30pm For tickets, call the Opera Box Office at (415) 864-3330. merolaopera.org

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WAYS TO SAVE BRAVO! CLUB

Design Your Own Series

Join BRAVO! CLUB and meet other opera-loving, young professionals ages 21–40. Members enjoy educational and social events, as well as access to purchase $37 Dress Circle and $52 Orchestra seats (except Opening Night, Sep 9). Membership is only $60; $75 beginning August 1, 2016. sfopera.com/bravo

It’s the ultimate in flexibility. Create your own season of 3 or more operas and save up to 20% off regular single ticket prices. Our 3-opera packages start at $72. sfopera.com/dyo

Come with Friends Let us help you create an unforgettable experience. Groups of 10 or more receive discounts up to 30% and exclusive benefits. sfopera.com/groups

To see all subscription options and benefits, visit sfopera.com/subscribe.

L E T U S C R E AT E T H E P E R F E C T PAC K AG E F O R YO U !

Call the Box Office at (415) 864-3330.

TO ORDER

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Tickets go on sale online, by phone and at the Opera Box Office window on Monday, June 27 at 10am.

Online

By Mail or In Person

sfopera.com

Opera Box Office War Memorial Opera House 301 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102-4509

By Phone (415) 864-3330

Box Office Hours Monday 10am–5pm Tuesday–Saturday 10am–6pm (Saturday off-season hours are phones only)

War Memorial Opera House English supertitles are visible from all sections.

2016–17 Single Ticket Prices

MAINSTAGE OPERAS Weekday (Mon–Thu)

Weekend (Fri–Sun)

Center Box (CTR BOXES E–V)

$359

$397

Box (BOX)

$333

$381

Orchestra Premium (ORP)

$255

$305

Orchestra (ORC)

$158

$190

Orchestra Ring (ORR)

$107

$132

Grand Tier Premium (GTP)

$255

$305

Grand Tier Premium 2 (GTP2)

$255

$305

Grand Tier (GT)

$185

$235

Dress Circle Premium (DCP)

$158

$190

Dress Circle (DC)

$132

$150

Balcony Circle 1 (BC1)

$107

$127

Balcony Circle 2 (BC2)

$73

$95

Balcony 1 (B1)

$72/$81

$94/$103

Balcony 2 (B2)

$37/$44

$72/$79

Balcony 3 (B3)

$26/$31

$31/$36

Prices listed guaranteed through July 15, 2016. Single ticket prices will increase—buy your tickets today!

A $12 handling fee is charged per order, unless purchased in person. A $1 per-ticket facility fee is included in Balcony 1, 2 and 3 section prices; all other sections include a $2 per-ticket facility fee.

Subscribers to our 2016–17 Season (including Design Your Own Series) receive an additional discount on single-ticket purchases for most performances.

Subscription discounts do not apply to facility fees.

Ticket Exchanges Exchange your tickets for another performance, subject to availability, for a fee of $25 per ticket plus any price differential. Tickets must be received by the Opera Box Office no later than two hours prior to the performance. Exchange fees are waived or $10 for subscribers. No refunds.

Ticket Donations Consider donating your tickets if you can’t attend a performance or exchange them. Prior to the performance, simply return them to the Opera Box Office or call (415) 864-3330. Your donation is fully tax-deductible but does not apply toward Opera membership benefits.

Tickets for performances featuring OperaVision include a per-ticket surcharge (B1 $9, B2 $7 and B3 $5).

Wheelchair access and locations are available for purchase at the Box Office or online. For information, please call (415) 864-3330.

Assistive listening devices for hearing-impaired patrons are available at North and South lobby coat checks.

Text-to-Voice Supertitles: Live Titles, headsets that provide a spoken version of the projected supertitles, are now available at the North Lobby coat check at all performances.

Casts, programs, prices and schedules are subject to change.

Tickets will be mailed beginning in August 2016.

Standing Room Standing Room tickets are available for each mainstage performance starting at $10 each, cash only. Tickets go on sale at the Opera Box Office at 10am on the day of each performance. Limit two tickets per person.

Rush Tickets for Student, Senior and Military Rush tickets, when offered for evening performances, go on sale online and at the Opera Box Office at 11am on the day of each performance. When offered for matinees, rush tickets are sold in person only at 11am on the day of the performance. Students, $27; senior and military, starting at $32. Limit two tickets per person with valid ID. Rush is subject to availability and may cease to be offered at the discretion of the Box Office. In-person registration required in advance for online rush purchases. sfopera.com/rush

Contributions When you contribute you keep this extraordinary art form alive. You also enjoy special behind-the-scenes opportunities not available to the general public.

Ticket prices cover less than half of our production costs, so your tax-deductible donation to San Francisco Opera is greatly appreciated. Donors are given priority ticket consideration, as available, according to level of support. Please call (415) 565-6416 for more information.

All orders are final. No refunds or cancellations.

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2016–17 CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2016 Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

4

5

6

7

8

9 A

Sat Chénier 10 Red Chamber 8pm

J,K

7:30pm

LABOR DAY

11

Opera in 12 the Park

13 Red Chamber 14 D,F

1:30pm

18 Red Chamber 19 M,N

7:30pm

20

Chénier 15

R,S RBW

21

D,E

Chénier 26

M,O

27 Red Chamber 28 A,B

2pm

7:30pm

17 J,L

22

2pm

25

16

7:30pm

Chénier 23 Red Chamber 24 7:30pm

G,H

Pasquale 29 Red Chamber 30

D,F

7:30pm

R,S RBW

Chénier 7:30pm

7:30pm

G,I

7:30pm

Chénier 7:30pm

OCTOBER 2016 Sun 2 M,N

Mon Pasquale 3

4

Wed Pasquale 5

A,C

2pm

10

11

17

23 Makropulos 24 2pm

7

Pasquale 8

Sat

G,H

7:30pm

12

Pasquale 13

14 Makropulos 15

Pasquale

R,T

7:30pm

G,I

7:30pm

25

7:30pm

J,K

YOM KIPPUR

18 Makropulos 19 A,C

M,O

Fri

6

7:30pm

EREV YOM KIPPUR

16

Thu

ROSH HASHANAH

EREV ROSH HASHANAH

9

Tue

20

21

22

26 Makropulos 27

28

29 Makropulos

7:30pm

D,E

Highlighted boxes denote opening performances.

7:30pm

J,L

7:30pm

Letters denote subscription series (A, B, C, D, E, F…).

THE FUTURE IS NOW

ADLER FELLOWS GALA CONCERT WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO OPERA ORCHESTRA

Friday, December 2, 2016, 7:30pm Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco Tickets: $65/$55/$45/$30 $15 Students with valid ID, subject to availability sfopera.com/operacenter

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NOVEMBER–DECEMBER 2016 Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

1

2

3

4

Sat 5 J,K

6

Butterfly 7

M,O

8 A,B

2pm

13

14

Aida 15

X

20

7:30pm

Aida 21

M,N

A,C

22

2pm

Aida 9 7:30pm

Butterfly 10

D,E

Butterfly 16

G,H

17

7:30pm

Aida 18

R,S RBW

Butterfly 23 7:30pm

11

7:30pm

7:30pm

Aida 24

D,F

G,I

Aida 12 7:30pm

J,L

Aida 7:30pm

Butterfly 7:30pm

Butterfly 19 7:30pm

25

26

7:30pm

Butterfly 7:30pm

THANKSGIVING

27

Aida 28

W

2pm

29

Butterfly 30

R,S RBW

7:30pm

T

Aida 7:30pm

DECEMBER 1

Butterfly 2

X

4

Butterfly 5

W

6

2pm

C

Aida 7

7:30pm

8

Adler Gala 3 Concert L 7:30pm

9

10

Fri

Sat

1

2

3

8

Giovanni 9

Rigoletto 10

Aida 7:30pm

7:30pm

MAY–JULY 2017 Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

28

29

30

31 D,E

Thu

Rigoletto 7:30pm

MEMORIAL DAY

4

Giovanni 5

M,N

11

2pm

Giovanni 12

W

2pm

18

Rigoletto 19

M,O

2pm

6 A,B

13 A,C

20 A,B

Rigoletto 7 7:30pm

R,S 7:30pm RBW

Giovanni 14 7:30pm X

Bohème 21 7:30pm

JUNE

D,E

Rigoletto 15 7:30pm

G,I

Bohème 16

R,T

7:30pm

G,H

Giovanni 22

Rigoletto 23

7:30pm

7:30pm

R,T

G,H

7:30pm J,K

Giovanni 17 7:30pm

7:30pm

Bohème 7:30pm

Bohème 24 7:30pm

Bohème

J,K

Giovanni 7:30pm

FATHER’S DAY

25 M,N

Bohème 26

27

2pm

Rigoletto 28

29

7:30pm

D,F

Bohème 30 7:30pm

X

Giovanni 7:30pm

SF PRIDE

JULY 1 J,L

2

Bohème 3

W

2pm

4

5

6

7

Rigoletto 7:30pm

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INDEPENDENCE DAY

OperaVision, HD video projection screens, are featured on the Balcony level for this performance.

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The Source was commissioned by Beth Morrison Projects and Judy and Allen Freedman, with additional commissioning support from Justus and Helen Schlichting. Residency support provided by MASS MoCA, North Adams, MA. The Source is funded in part by an award from The MAP Fund, supported by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, in addition to the Puffin Foundation and New Music USA. Photos: (cover) San Francisco Opera/Cory Weaver; p. 2–3/Royal Opera House/Bill Cooper; p. 4/Woman’s informal coat with scenes from Dream of the Red Chamber (detail), approx.

1900–1950. China. Silk. Courtesy of Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, Gift of Merrill Randol Sherwin and Dr. Stephen A. Sherwin, 2014.2. Photograph © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco; p. 5, (inside spread) Tim Yip; p. 6, (inside spread)/Santa Fe Opera/Ken Howard; p. 7, 9–12, (inside spread)/San Francisco Opera/Cory Weaver; p. 8, (mailing panel)/Carcassonne I/Marquis Duriel Lewis; p. 13/The Source/LA Opera/James Keith Rainville, Anna Caterina Antonacci/San Francisco Opera/Cory Weaver; p.14–16/Audience/Drew Altizer; p.17/Opera at the Ballpark/Edgar Lee, Opera in the Park/Stefan Cohen; p.18/War Memorial Opera House interior/Cory Weaver, BRAVO! Club Gala/Drew Altizer; p.20/2016 Adler Fellows/Matthew Washburn. Design: Mission Minded.

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