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TURA
“N E S S U N D O R M A” No matter how many times you hear it, “Nessun Dorma” takes your soul to new heights. Lose yourself in its majestic melody and be transported.
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NDOT GIACOMO PUCCINI What is like ice, but burns like fire? Turandot—a cold-hearted but exquisitely beautiful princess who challenges her suitors to a deadly game of wits. Only Calaf, an exiled prince, is hot-blooded enough to break through her icy veneer. A selfless sacrifice by Calaf’s faithful servant ultimately awakens true emotions in Turandot, proving that in the game of love, you can’t win without opening up your heart. David Hockney's magnificent production transports us to another time and place, a world of heightened spectacle where myth comes to life through music. sfopera.com/turandot
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SEP 8, 12, 15, 21, 24m , 30 †
N O V 1 8 º, 2 5 º, 2 8 º
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D E C 3 m º, 6 º, 9 º
With Martina Serafin/Nina Stemmeº, Maria Agresta*/Toni Marie Palmertree†/Leah Crocettoº, Brian Jagde, Raymond Aceto/Soloman Howard*º; Conductor Nicola Luisotti/Christopher Franklin*º; Director Garnett Bruce. 3 hours including two intermissions. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Co-production with Lyric Opera of Chicago. *San Francisco Opera debut. †Alternate cast. ºNov/Dec cast.
Enjoy Exploration Workshops for Families prior to select performances. Register for our E-Opera newsletter for updates at sfopera.com/eopera.
This production is made possible, in part, by Opening Weekend Grand Sponsor Diane B. Wilsey. Additional support is provided by: John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn; Bernard and Barbro Osher; The Burgess and Elizabeth Jamieson Fund; San Francisco Opera Guild; United Airlines; Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, through the Conductors Fund and the Great Interpreters of Italian Opera Fund; and Joan and David Traitel, through the Great Singers Fund.
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NEW PRODUCTION
ELEKT
FEARLESS AND FORMIDABLE “The night belonged to Christine Goerke...She brought effortless power, gleaming sound and dramatic intensity to this unforgettable Elektra.“ –The New York Times
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TRA RICHARD STRAUSS What would you do if you knew who murdered your father? For Elektra, the answer is clear. In the wake of her father’s murder, Elektra’s world has come unmoored. When her desire for justice becomes a blood lust, Elektra pushes her fractured family to the brink of destruction. In this compelling contemporary take on the classic Greek tragedy, we experience how a legacy of violence—political and personal, physical and emotional—can linger inside our very souls. sfopera.com/elektra
#ElektraSF
SEP 9, 13, 17m, 19, 22, 27 With Christine Goerke, Adrianne Pieczonka, Stephanie Blythe, Robert Brubaker, Alfred Walker*; Conductor Henrik Nánási*; Original Director Keith Warner*; Revival Director Anja Kühnhold*. 1 hour, 40 minutes with no intermission. Sung in German with English supertitles. Co-production with National Theatre in Prague and Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe. *San Francisco Opera debut.
This production is made possible in part by: John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn; and Joan and David Traitel, through the Great Singers Fund.
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LA TRAVI PRETTY WOMAN It’s hard to forget that iconic scene when Vivian sees her first opera. Sitting in Box Z at San Francisco Opera, she is brought to tears watching La Traviata.
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I ATA GIUSEPPE VERDI Passion that knows no boundaries. Rediscover the spirit and ardor of true romance in one of the most adored operas of all time. When Violetta Valéry, a glamorous but fragile courtesan, finds love with Alfredo Germont, her admirer from afar, it seems as if nothing could keep them apart. But the rules of society and family pressures betray them, and Violetta’s fate takes a tragic turn. sfopera.com/traviata
SEP 23, 26, 28
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With Aurelia Florian*, Atalla Ayan*, Artur Rucinski ´ *; Conductor Nicola Luisotti; Original Director John Copley; Director Shawna Lucey*. 3 hours including two intermissions. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. San Francisco Opera production. *San Francisco Opera debut.
This production is made possible, in part, by: Chevron; and Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, through the Conductors Fund and the Great Interpreters of Italian Opera Fund.
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NEW PRODUCTION
MANO
A SIZZLING DUO “Nothing got the audience quite so jazzed as the incendiary duet from Massenet’s Manon by Fabiano and Sierra.” –San Francisco Chronicle
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ON JULES MASSENET Bright lights, lavish parties and the height of fashion at every turn. But at what price? This sensual opera follows a pair of not-so-innocent young lovers as they tangle with the toast of Paris, inviting dangerous consequences. At the center of it all is Manon—beautiful, wide-eyed and insatiable. Tempted by luxury but driven by passion for a penniless man, she ricochets from one impossible situation to the next in search of happiness. A quintessential French portrait of a city and a woman no one can resist. sfopera.com/manon
#ManonSF
NOV 4, 7, 10, 16, 19m, 22 With Nadine Sierra, Michael Fabiano, David Pershall, Robert Brubaker, Timothy Mix, James Creswell; Conductor Patrick Fournillier; Director Vincent Boussard. 3 hours, 15 minutes including two intermissions. Sung in French with English supertitles. Co-production with Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre and the Israeli Opera.
This production is made possible, in part, by: John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn; and Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, through the Emerging Stars Fund.
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WORLD PREMIERE
GIRLS OF THE
GOLD WEST OUR STORY “This is our story, the story of the creation of modern-day Northern California, the story of the frenzied quest to strike it rich amidst the towering beauty of the Sierras.” –Matthew Shilvock, General Director
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EN MUSIC BY LIBRETTO
JOHN ADAMS BY P E T E R S E L L A R S
DRAWN FROM ORIGINAL SOURCES COMMISSIONED BY SAN FRANCISCO OPERA, THE DALLAS OPERA, N AT I O N A L E O P E R A & B A L L E T, A M S T E R D A M A N D F O N D A Z I O N E T E AT R O L A F E N I C E D I V E N E Z I A , V E N I C E
“You have no idea of this wild and barbarous life.” –Dame Shirley Four remarkable characters flock to Gold Country hoping to strike it rich but are quickly caught up in the optimism, greed and prejudices of a rapidly changing world. Dame Shirley is an East Coast transplant chronicling life in the camp. Ah Sing, a Chinese immigrant, works as a prostitute but dreams of a better life. Ned Peters is a black, violin-playing cowboy and former slave who never quite feels safe. And Josefa Segovia is a young Mexican barmaid whose act of self-preservation will change them all forever. From composer John Adams and director/librettist Peter Sellars, the team behind Doctor Atomic and Nixon in China, comes this world premiere opera—a powerful reflection on the everyday people who set out to build new lives in a wild, beautiful land. sfopera.com/goldenwest
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NOV 21, 24, 26m, 29
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With Julia Bullock*, Hye Jung Lee, J’Nai Bridges, Paul Appleby, Davóne Tines* , Elliot Madore, Ryan McKinny*; Conductor Grant Gershon*; Director Peter Sellars. 3 hours including one intermission. Sung in English with English supertitles. *San Francisco Opera debut. Please note this opera contains violence, adult themes and sexual content. Not recommended for children under 13; parental discretion advised. This production is made possible, in part, by: John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn; Jane Bernstein and Bob Ellis; Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, through the Emerging Stars Fund; and an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Presented by arrangement with Hendon Music, Inc., a Boosey & Hawkes company, publisher and copyright owner.
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R I C H A R D WA G N E R
Through myth we find humanity. Charting an epic course from the birth of nature to the fall of the gods and the dawn of a new age, the most monumental work of art ever created returns to San Francisco. In a single week, immerse yourself in a transformative journey through a world unhinged by corruption and politics, ravaged by greed and neglect, and where the one true power is the redeeming force of love. As Wagner’s majestic music humanizes the mythic figures of legend—giants, dragons, gods and heroes—the timeless tale unfolds in San Francisco Opera’s visually spectacular production directed by Francesca Zambello and conducted by Donald Runnicles. Don’t miss this life-changing experience! sfopera.com/ring 12
SUMMER 2018 DAS RHEINGOLD
SIEGFRIED
The Ring of the Nibelung, Part 1
The Ring of the Nibelung, Part 3
The struggle for possession of a magic ring drives this fantastic drama, in which the stakes—control of the entire world—could not be higher.
A fearless young hero must face incredible obstacles to prove himself worthy of the sleeping warrior maiden who awaits him.
DIE WALKÜRE
GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG
The Ring of the Nibelung, Part 2
The Ring of the Nibelung, Part 4
A philandering ruler, a disobedient daughter and two siblings who break the ultimate taboo: the Ring cycle continues in all its passionate intensity.
The cycle reaches its transcendent climax with a suspenseful tale of bravery and sacrifice, treachery and betrayal, destruction and renewal.
Sung in German with English supertitles. Co-production with Washington National Opera.
The Ring is made possible, in part, by: Dr. and Mrs. William M. Coughran; Keith and Priscilla Geeslin; John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn; Sylvia and John Hughes; Edmund W. and Jeannik Méquet Littlefield Fund; Bernard and Barbro Osher; Betty and Jack Schafer; Barbara A. Wolfe; United Airlines; 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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CHOOSE YOUR CYCLE Experience the 4-opera Ring cycle as Wagner intended: in its entirety, over the course of a single week. Add a cycle to your subscription today! Please note each cycle is sold separately from fall season subscription series. sfopera.com/ring
SUMMER 2018
Cycle 1
Cycle 2
Cycle 3
Das Rheingold
T June 12 7:30pm
T June 19 7:30pm
T June 26 7:30pm
Die Walküre
W June 13 7pm
W June 20 7pm
W June 27 7pm
Siegfried
F June 15 6:30pm
F June 22 6:30pm
F June 29 6:30pm
Götterdämmerung
Su June 17 1pm
Su June 24 1pm
Su July 1 1pm
All performances of the Ring will feature OperaVision , HD video projection screens in the Balcony. OperaVision is made possible by the Koret/Taube Media Suite. Please note that each cycle is sold as a 4-opera series; tickets may not be purchased for individual operas and tickets are non-exchangeable. Cast, prices and schedule subject to change. Due to the limited number of performances, subscribers should not expect to receive their subscription seats for their Ring cycle.
RING CYCLE PRICES
(per seat, includes all four operas)
TOTAL PRICE
TAXDEDUCTIBLE PORTION*
$2,660
$1,260
Orchestra (ORC)
$1,850
$850
Orchestra Ring (ORR)
$1,440
$640
Center Box (CTR BOXES E–V) †
$3,420
$1,620
SECTION Orchestra Premium (ORP)
War Memorial Opera House * Your tax-deductible portion will support the Ring cycle in the 2017–18 Season. †
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Limited availability. Please provide alternate choice when ordering.
Box (BOX)
$3,180
$1,500
Grand Tier Premium (GTP)
$2,660
$1,260
Grand Tier Premium 2 (GTP2)
$2,660
$1,260
Grand Tier (GT)
$1,850
$850
Dress Circle Premium (DCP) †
$1,440
$640
Dress Circle (DC)
$1,090
$450
Balcony Circle 1 (BC1)
$950
$390
Balcony Circle 2 (BC2)
$950
$390
Balcony 1 (B1)
$600
$120
Balcony 2 (B2)
$450
$90
Balcony 3 (B3) †
$190
$30
JOIN THE RING CIRCLE Immerse yourself in Wagner’s operatic masterpiece with unique opportunities designed to bring this most epic of works to life. Enjoy priority seating and exclusive behind-the-scenes access leading up to and during the Ring. Whether you are joining us from out of town or from the Bay Area, let us roll out the red carpet for an exceptional experience.
$5,000 Rhinemaiden Circle • Purchase Ring cycle subscriptions (up to four tickets) without the contribution portion listed on the pricing grid to the left • Priority seating for up to four Ring tickets in the premium section of your choice, subject to availability • Complimentary parking for all performances in your Ring cycle • Two passes to one Ring final dress rehearsal of your choice
$10,000 Valkyrie Circle All above benefits plus: • Valhalla Lounge access for all intermissions • Invitation for two to a cast party immediately following the performance of Götterdämmerung • Two passes to a second Ring final dress rehearsal of your choice
$15,000 Hero Circle All above benefits plus: • Invitation for two to a welcome dinner prior to Das Rheingold • Two passes to a third Ring final dress rehearsal of your choice Production sponsorship opportunities, featuring exclusive customized benefits, begin at $25,000. For additional information or questions, please contact Cathy Lewis at (415) 551-6239 or clewis@sfopera.com.
THE RING FESTIVAL Before and during the Ring cycle, join us for lectures, events, family-friendly workshops and other activities to bring you closer to this incredible world. Visit sfopera.com/ringfestival in spring 2017 for the schedule of events.
In accordance with contribution guidelines and San Francisco Opera policy, please note the following: All contributions associated with the 2018 Ring cycle performances, including the contribution portion of Ring tickets, will be recognized in program listings and are eligible for benefits during the 2017–18 Season. Ring Circle and production sponsorship gifts will also be recognized in a dedicated listing in program books during the 2016–17 and 2017–18 Seasons.
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CRIBE Treat yourself to three evenings of escape into some of the most passionate and transporting worlds ever created. As a subscriber to the Opera, you’ll become part of a welcoming community, celebrating the heights of the human spirit while nurturing the creativity of YOUR opera company here in the Bay Area. In appreciation of your loyalty, enjoy subscriber-only benefits including: • COMPLIMENTARY seating upgrade • NO-FEE ticket exchanges • PERSONAL subscriber representative • OPTION to pre-pay for reserved parking at the UC Hastings Garage on Larkin Street
“When the music and the performers and the audience together create that transcendent experience—there is nothing like it!”
–Petra B., subscriber since 1980
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WEEKEND SERIES 3 OR 4 FALL OPERAS WITH NO-FEE EXCHANGES A N D A C O M P L I M E N TA RY U P G R A D E Customize Your Series • Arrange early exchanges for up to two performances per subscription. Does not apply to Series O. • Secure your series with as little as 25% down.
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I
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FRIDAYS
MIXED DAYS
SATURDAYS
Turandot
Elektra
Elektra
F Sep 15 7:30pm
F Sep 22 7:30pm
S Sep 9 7:30pm
Manon
Traviata
Turandot
F Nov 10 7:30pm
F Oct 6 7:30pm
S Sep 30 7:30pm
Golden West
Turandot
Traviata
F Nov 24 7:30pm
S Nov 25 7:30pm
S Oct 14 7:30pm
Golden West
War Memorial Opera House
S Dec 2 7:30pm
English supertitles are visible from all sections.
Orchestra Premium (ORP)
$729
$729
$1,068
Orchestra Premium 2 (ORP2)
$519
$485
$894
Orchestra 3 (OR3)
$378
$365
$543
Orchestra 4 (OR4)
$258
$247
$373
$1,053
$1,044
$1,449 †
Box (BOX)
$987
$975
$1,372 †
Grand Tier Premium (GTP)
$768
$755
$1,081
Grand Tier Premium 2 (GTP2)
$444
$444
$878
Grand Tier (GT)
$444
$444
Dress Circle Premium (DCP)
$417
Dress Circle (DC)
$318
$310
$444
Balcony Circle 1 (BC1)
$258
$253
$371
Balcony Circle 2 (BC2)
$156
$155
$237
Balcony 1 (B1)
$153
$152
$233
Balcony 2 (B2)
$78
$78
$154
Balcony 3 (B3)
$63
$63
$92
Center Box (CTR BOXES E–V)
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$406
$672 †
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Important Information Regarding Pricing We’re dedicated to offering subscribers the lowest price for the best seats, and want to share some information to help you better understand our 2017–18 prices: • Series Pricing: Individual performance prices vary within each series depending on the day of the week. Therefore, prices may differ between similar series. • Exchanges: You will notice price differences when requesting exchanges. For more information on exchanges, visit sfopera.com/subexchanges. • NEW! Best Value Series: Look for the highlighted series boxes below for best seating availability at the best prices.
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Manon S Nov 4 7:30pm
Turandot S Nov 18 7:30pm
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O
SERIES
W
SERIES
SUNDAY MATINEES
SUNDAY MATINEES
SUNDAY MATINEES
Elektra
Turandot
Traviata
Su Sep 17 2pm
Su Sep 24 2pm
Su Oct 8 2pm
Traviata
Golden West
Turandot
Su Oct 1 2pm
Su Nov 26 2pm
Su Dec 3 2pm
Manon
Subscriber choice:
Golden West
Su Nov 19 2pm
Choose a 3rd performance. Call the Box Office and select a performance of your choice.
Su Dec 10 2pm
$729
$873
$825
$777
$485
$873
$755
$637
$365
$456
$430
$404
$247
$318
$298
$1,044
†
$1,134
†
$1,107
$278 †
$1,080 $1,021
$975 †
$1,089 †
$1,055 †
$755
$873
$838
$803
$444
$873
$730
$587
$444 $406
$564 †
$459
$524 †
$445
$484 †
$431 †
$310
$360
$346
$332
$253
$306
$290
$274
$155
$201
$186
$171
$152
$225
$201
$168
$78
$174
$142
$103
$63
$90
$81
$67
Pay for your series in installments. Call the Box Office at (415) 864-3330.
If you have specific seating requests, including accessibility needs, please contact the Box Office. A $2 per-ticket facility fee is included in Balcony 1, 2 and 3 section prices; all other sections include a $3 per-ticket facility fee. Subscription discounts do not apply to facility fees. Series pricing with OperaVision performances includes a discounted per-ticket surcharge (B1 $9, B2 $7 and B3 $5). For more information on OperaVision in the Balcony, see inside back cover. †
Limited availability. Please provide alternate choice when ordering.
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W E E K D AY S E R I E S 3 FALL OPERAS WITH NO-FEE EXCHANGES A N D A C O M P L I M E N TA RY U P G R A D E Customize Your Series • Arrange early exchanges for up to two performances per subscription. • Secure your series with as little as 25% down.
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War Memorial Opera House English supertitles are visible from all sections.
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SERIES
C
E
SERIES
SERIES
WEEKDAYS
TUESDAYS
WEEKDAYS
Turandot
Traviata
Turandot
F Sep 8 8pm
T Sep 26 7:30pm
Th Sep 21 7:30pm
Elektra
Golden West
Traviata
T Sep 19 7:30pm
T Nov 21 7:30pm
T Oct 17 7:30pm
Manon
Turandot
Golden West
T Nov 7 7:30pm
T Nov 28 7:30pm
T Dec 5 7:30pm
Orchestra Premium (ORP)
$729
$729
$729
Orchestra Premium 2 (ORP2)
$519
$485
$451
Orchestra 3 (OR3)
$378
$365
$352
Orchestra 4 (OR4)
$258
$247
$236 $1,035
Center Box (CTR BOXES E–V)
N/A
N/A
Box (BOX)
$987 †
$975 †
$963
Grand Tier Premium (GTP)
$768
$755
$742
Grand Tier Premium 2 (GTP2)
$444
$444
$444
Grand Tier (GT)
$444
$444
Dress Circle Premium (DCP)
$417
Dress Circle (DC)
$318
$310
$302
Balcony Circle 1 (BC1)
$258
$253
$248
Balcony Circle 2 (BC2)
$156
$155
$154
Balcony 1 (B1)
$153
$152
$160
Balcony 2 (B2)
$78
$78
$85
Balcony 3 (B3)
$63
$63
$68
†
$406
$444 †
Subscribe today! · (415) 864-3330 ·
$395 †
sfopera.com
Important Information Regarding Pricing We’re dedicated to offering subscribers the lowest price for the best seats, and want to share some information to help you better understand our 2017–18 prices: • Series Pricing: Individual performance prices vary within each series. Therefore, prices may differ between similar series. • Exchanges: You will notice price differences when requesting exchanges. For more information on exchanges, visit sfopera.com/subexchanges. • NEW! Best Value Series: Look for the highlighted series boxes below for best seating availability at the best prices.
F
SERIES
S/RBW
SERIES
T
SERIES
X
SERIES
WEEKDAYS
WEEKDAYS
MIXED DAYS
WEEKDAYS
Elektra
Turandot
Elektra
Traviata
W Sep 13 7:30pm
T Sep 12 7:30pm
W Sep 27 7:30pm
T Oct 3 7:30pm
Traviata
Traviata
Manon
Golden West
Th Sep 28 7:30pm
W Oct 11 7:30pm
W Nov 22 7:30pm
W Nov 29 7:30pm
Manon
Golden West
Turandot
Turandot
Th Nov 16 7:30pm
Th Dec 7 7:30pm
S Dec 9 7:30pm
W Dec 6 7:30pm
$729
$729
$729
$729
$485
$485
$417
$417
$365
$365
$339
$339
$247
$247
$225
$225
$1,044
$1,044
$1,026
$1,026
$975
$975
$951
$951
$755
$755
$729
$729
$444
$444
$444
$444
$444 $406
$444 †
$406
$444 †
$384
$444 †
$384 †
$310
$310
$294
$294
$253
$253
$243
$243
$155
$155
$153
$153
$179
$179
$177
$159
$99
$99
$99
$85
$78
$78
$78
$68
Pay for your series in installments. Call the Box Office at (415) 864-3330.
If you have specific seating requests, including accessibility needs, please contact the Box Office. A $2 per-ticket facility fee is included in Balcony 1, 2 and 3 section prices; all other sections include a $3 per-ticket facility fee. Subscription discounts do not apply to facility fees. Series pricing with OperaVision performances includes a discounted per-ticket surcharge (B1 $9, B2 $7 and B3 $5). For more information on OperaVision in the Balcony, see inside back cover. †
Limited availability. Please provide alternate choice when ordering.
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2017–18 CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2017 Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
4
5
6
7
8
Sat Turandot
A,B
8pm
9
Elektra
J,K
7:30pm
LABOR DAY
10
Opera in 11 the Park
12
Turandot 13
Elektra 14
15
1:30pm
R, 7:30pm D,F S/RBW
7:30pm
17
Elektra 18
19
Elektra 20
21
M,N
2pm
A,B
7:30pm
D,E EREV ROSH HASHANAH
24
Turandot 25
M,O
2pm
26 A,C
Traviata 27 7:30pm
R,T
Turandot 22
7:30pm
Elektra 23
7:30pm G,I
7:30pm
Traviata
J,L
7:30pm
30
Turandot
ROSH HASHANAH
Elektra 28 7:30pm
Turandot 16
G,H
D,F
Traviata 29 7:30pm
J,K
7:30pm YOM KIPPUR
EREV YOM KIPPUR
OCTOBER 2017 Sun 1
Mon
Tue
2
3
Traviata
2pm
X
7:30pm
Traviata
M,N
8
Traviata
W
2pm
15
9
10
Wed
Thu
Fri
4
5
6
Traviata
G,I
7:30pm
11
Traviata 12
13
R, 7:30pm S/RBW
16
17 E
Traviata 18
19
20
Sat 7
14
Traviata
K
7:30pm
21
7:30pm
Highlighted boxes denote opening performances.
Letters denote subscription series (A, B, C, D, E, F…).
Photos by: cover/War Memorial Opera House exterior/Eric Frazier; inside spread, pp. 8–9 and back cover/Lithuanian National Opera production of Manon/Martynas Aleksa; pp. 2–3/San Francisco Opera production of Turandot/Cory Weaver; pp. 4–5 and 16–17/National Theatre in Prague production of Elektra/Patrik Borecki; pp. 6–7/San Francisco Opera production of La Traviata/Cory Weaver; pp. 10–11/M.& N. Hanhart Chromo Lith, and Frank Marryat. San Francisco / S.F. Marryat, delt. [London: M.& N. Hanhart Chromo Lith. impt., ?, ca. 1850] Image. Library of Congress, item# 92522389; pp. 12–13/San Francisco Opera production of the Ring/Cory Weaver, Ring Illustration/Mission Minded; pp. 14–15/San Francisco Opera production of the Ring/Cory Weaver. Design: Mission Minded.
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“The power of a live opera performance is extraordinary and that is what we create at San Francisco Opera: a musical and theatrical experience that will move you for all times.” –Nicola Luisotti, Music Director
NOVEMBER–DECEMBER 2017 Sun
Mon
5
6
12
13
Tue
7
Manon
A,B
7:30pm
14
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
2
3
8
9
15
16
Manon 20
21 Golden West 22
M,N
2pm
A,C
Manon 7:30pm
Manon 11
G,H
7:30pm
18
7:30pm
Turandot
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Manon 23
7:30pm R,T
4 J,L
10
Manon 17
D,F
19
Sat
7:30pm
24 Golden West 25 G,H
7:30pm
Turandot
7:30pm I
7:30pm
THANKSGIVING
26 Golden West 27
28
M,O
C
2pm
Turandot 29 Golden West 30 7:30pm
X
7:30pm
DECEMBER 1
2 Golden West J,K
3
Turandot
W
2pm
4
5 Golden West 6
Turandot
7
D,E
7:30pm
R, 7:30pm S/RBW
7:30pm
X
8
Golden West
Adler Gala Concert 7:30pm
7:30pm
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Turandot
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10 Golden West W
2pm
J U N E – J U LY 2 0 1 8 Sun
Mon
Tue
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Wed Rheingold 13 7:30pm
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Götterdämmerung
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1pm
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Götterdämmerung
1pm
Rheingold 20 7:30pm
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Rheingold 27 7:30pm
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Fri
Die Walküre 14
15
7pm
Sat Siegfried 16 6:30pm
Die Walküre 21
22
7pm
Siegfried 23 6:30pm
Die Walküre 28
29
7pm
Siegfried 30 6:30pm
SF PRIDE
J U LY 1
Götterdämmerung
Ring Cycle 1
Ring Cycle 2
Ring Cycle 3
1pm
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GET CLOSER TO OPERA sfopera.com Delve deeper into each opera! Read program notes and plot synopses, listen to audio clips and watch videos. Plus, find directions to the War Memorial Opera House, parking information and dining options.
Pre-Opera Talks
BRAVO! CLUB: Opera Lovers Ages 21–40 Join BRAVO! CLUB and meet other opera-loving young professionals ages 21–40. Members enjoy educational and social events, as well as ticket discounts throughout the year. sfopera.com/bravo
Perfect for newcomers, aficionados and everyone in between, our Pre-Opera Talks are engaging 25-minute overviews of each opera led by a music expert. Talks begin 55 minutes before every performance (except Opening Night, Sep 8). sfopera.com/operatalks
OperaVision in the Balcony
Insight Panels
OperaVision is made possible by the Koret/Taube Media Suite.
Engage with the creative team and members of the cast during these informal panel discussions of select operas. Presented by San Francisco Opera Guild. sfopera.com/insights
Offered in the Balcony level at select performances, OperaVision HD video projection screens show close-ups of the drama on stage along with English subtitles. Look for the symbol next to performance dates. Surcharge applies; see page 19 or 21.
Opera Guild Previews Explore the history and significance of select operas in 90-minute Opera Previews, led by lively opera experts in communities throughout the Bay Area. sfopera.com/previews
FR E E 2 017 O U T D O O R PE R F O R M A N C E S Opera at the Ballpark Free live simulcast at AT&T Park Don Giovanni Friday, June 30, 7:30pm sfopera.com/simulcast 24
San Francisco Opera in the Park With the San Francisco Opera Orchestra Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park Sunday, September 10, 1:30pm sfopera.com/park
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Cast, programs, prices and schedules are subject to change. All orders are final. No refunds or returns. A $15 subscription handling fee is charged per order. Additional exchanges after initial order will be accepted starting in mid-June 2017. When exchanging into a higher-priced performance, any price differential will apply. When exchanging into a lower-priced performance, you will receive a non-refundable credit to be used toward ticket purchases within the mainstage Fall 2017 Season. Credit expires on December 10, 2017. Any unused credit will be considered a ticket donation which is tax-deductible. Ticket donations do not apply toward membership benefits. There is a $10 fee for exchanges made on the day of the performance for all subscribers. There are no exchanges for the Ring. Design Your Own Series will be available in May 2017.
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