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An Affair to Remember

A Black-Tie Benefit Gala Supporting the Merola Opera Program

 

Saturday, April 13, 2024 | 5pm
San Francisco City Club • 155 Sansome Street
Tickets starting at $450

 

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Merola returns to its treasured tradition of holding a black-tie benefit gala. We invite you to take the time to celebrate opera, Merola, and each other! While enjoying a magical evening of gourmet food, a beautiful San Francisco setting, and a special performance, you will feel great knowing that all proceeds of this special night benefit young artists and the future of opera. 
 
This iconic venue is a private club located on the top floors of a beautiful art deco building in the heart of the city. It boasts an original mural by Diego Rivera and sweeping views of the city. All provide an elegant setting for An Affair to Remember. Please choose the sponsorship or attendance option that best fits your interests or purchase individual tickets.

 


Schwabacher Recital Series

Presented by San Francisco Opera Center & Merola Opera Program

 

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | 7:30pm
Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theater • 401 Van Ness Avenue, 4th Fl.
Single Tickets: $30        
3-Concert Subscription: $75

To purchase the full Schwabacher Recital series, please call the San Francisco Opera box office at (415) 864-3330. $12 handling fee applies.

 

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Featuring Samantha Hankey, mezzo-soprano and Carrie-Ann Matheson, pianist.    
 
The Schwabacher Recital Series offers you the opportunity to hear gifted singers in an up-close and intimate setting. Since 1983, these recitals have featured renowned Merola alumni and have also been instrumental in launching the careers of internationally acclaimed artists.

 


2024 Summer Festival: The Song as Drama (Recital)

 

Tickets now available to members and on sale to the public April 9 at 11am PT. Not a member? Join today.
 
Thursday, June 27, 2024 | 7:30pm
Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theater • 401 Van Ness Avenue, 4th Fl., San Francisco
 
Single Tickets: $10/$35                                
Purchase tickets to all four Summer Festival productions for a 20% discount. Discount will be applied automatically when tickets to all four productions are in your cart online. (Does not apply to youth tickets or the Merola Grand Finale Reception.)*  

 

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Curators Carrie-Ann Matheson and Nicholas Phan           
 
How do you tell a whole story in the span of a few minutes? The 2024 Merola artists explore the narrative arc of song in selections from a diverse range of eras and musical styles. This dramatic recital of vocal chamber music is sure to be a memorable musical evening.


Performed with English supertitles                     
This recital is generously underwritten, in part, by The Grace A. Diem and Alice E. Siemons Foundation, The Frances K. and Charles D. Field Foundation, and The Bernard Osher Foundation.


2024 Summer Festival: Schwabacher Summer Concert

 

Tickets now available to members and on sale to the public April 9 at 11am PT. Not a member? Join today.
 
Thursday, July 11, 2024 | 7:30pm                       
Saturday, July 13, 2024 | 2pm 
San Francisco Conservatory of Music • 50 Oak Street, San Francisco
 
Single Tickets: $10/$35/$65                                
Purchase tickets to all four Summer Festival productions for a 20% discount. Discount will be applied automatically when tickets to all four productions are in your cart online. (Does not apply to youth tickets or the Merola Grand Finale Reception.)* 

 

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Conductor Louis Lohraseb                     
Directors Omer Ben Seadia (Merola ‘14) and Anna Theodosakis (Merola ‘24)                      
 
Bay Area audiences are invited to revel in the drama passion and melody of classic opera, as the Merola artists present extended scenes from works by Donizetti, Gounod, Leoncavallo, Massenet, Puccini, and Richard Strauss, among others. Performed with a full orchestra, the Schwabacher Summer Concert will be conducted by the internationally renowned Maestro Louis Lohraseb, with direction by Omer Ben Seadia (Merola ‘14) and Anna Theodosakis (Merola ‘24).


Performed with English supertitles.

This concert is named in memory of Merola’s late Chairman, James Schwabacher, and is generously underwritten, in part, by The Grace A. Diem and Alice E. Siemons Foundation, The Frances K. and Charles D. Field Foundation, and The Bernard Osher Foundation.


2024 Summer Festival: Don Giovanni

 

Tickets now available to members and on sale to the public April 9 at 11am PT. Not a member? Join today.
 
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | 7:30pm                       
Saturday, August 3, 2024 | 2pm 
San Francisco Conservatory of Music • 50 Oak Street, San Francisco
 
Single Tickets: $10/$35/$65                                
Purchase tickets to all four Summer Festival productions for a 20% discount. Discount will be applied automatically when tickets to all four productions are in your cart online. (Does not apply to youth tickets or the Merola Grand Finale Reception.)* 

 

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By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart • Libretto Lorenzo Da Ponte                     
Conductor Stefano Sarzani • Director Patricia Racette (Merola ‘88)                     
 
An unrepentant rake comes up against a trio of determined women and one implacable statue. Mozart’s masterpiece brims with passion, humor, psychological insights, and ravishing melodies. Don’t miss the 2024 Merola artists putting their own stamp on an opera classic.


Performed in Italian with English supertitles.                         
This opera is generously underwritten, in part, by The Grace A. Diem and Alice E. Siemons Foundation, The Frances K. and Charles D. Field Foundation, and The Bernard Osher Foundation.


2024 Summer Festival: Merola Grand Finale

 

Tickets now available to members and on sale to the public April 9 at 11am PT. Not a member? Join today.
 
Saturday, August 17, 2024 | 7:30pm          
War Memorial Opera House • 301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
Single Tickets: $10/$35/$65                                
Purchase tickets to all four Summer Festival productions for a 20% discount. Discount will be applied automatically when tickets to all four productions are in your cart online. (Does not apply to youth tickets or the Merola Grand Finale Reception.)* 

 

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Conductor Steven White • Director Anna Theodosakis (Merola ‘24)  
A triumphant end to a transformative season, the Merola Grand Finale features all young artists of the summer program in a dazzling array of opera’s most brilliant works. Conducted by Maestro Steven White and directed by 2024 Merola Stage Director Anna Theodosakis, this festive evening showcases the extraordinary talent of the 2024 Merolini.

 

Graciously underwritten, in part, by The Blanche Thebom Trust.


2024 Summer Festival: Merola Grand Finale Reception

 

Tickets now available to members and on sale to the public April 9 at 11am PT. Not a member? Join today.
 
Saturday, August 17, 2024 | 10pm          
War Memorial Opera House Green Room • 301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
Single Tickets: $85

 

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Following the Merola Grand Finale performance, join the Merola artists for a celebration in The Green Room at the Veterans Building. Reception tickets are limited, and are required in addition to the performance ticket.  

 

Graciously underwritten, in part, by The Blanche Thebom Trust. Post-concert reception sponsored, in part, by Culinary Excellence. 


 

San Francisco Opera Box Office:

Phone: (415) 864-3330. 

In person: 301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco 

Box Office Hours:  Mon 10am-5pm, Tues-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm (phones only)

*20% discount is valid through June 10, 2024. All four performances must be purchased at the same time. Discount does not apply to the Merola Grand Finale reception or youth tickets. Cannot be combined with any other discounts. Youth tickets are intended for audiences ages 25 and under. Call (415) 864-3330 for more details.

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