2024 Performances & Events

*20% discount is valid through June 10, 2024 and all four performances must be purchased at the same time. 20% discount and MEROLANEW promo code do not apply to youth tickets or the Merola Grand Finale Reception. MEROLANEW promo code is intended for audiences attending their first Merola Summer Festival. Youth tickets are intended for audiences ages 25 and under. All offers and cannot be combined with any other discounts.

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2024 Performances & Events

Schwabacher Recital Series: Recital #1

Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 7:30PM

Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theatre • 401 Van Ness Ave

Tickets (general seating) are $30; a series package for all three recitals is $75.

Simona Genga, mezzo-soprano
Hyemin Jeong, pianist

Schwabacher Recital Series: Recital #2

Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 7:30PM

Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theatre • 401 Van Ness Ave

Tickets (general seating) are $30; a series package for all three recitals is $75.

Yang Lin, pianist
Curated by Nicholas Phan
Arianna Rodriguez, soprano
Olivia Smith, soprano
Nikola Printz, mezzo-soprano
Jongwon Han, bass-baritone

Schwabacher Recital Series: Recital #3

Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 7:30PM

Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theatre • 401 Van Ness Ave

Tickets (general seating) are $30; a series package for all three recitals is $75.

Samantha Hankey, mezzo-soprano
Carrie-Ann Matheson, pianist

An Affair to Remember Benefit Gala

Saturday, April 13, 2024, 6:00PM - 10:00PM

City Club of San Francisco • 55 Sansome St

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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.

The iconic City Club of San Francisco 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, sweeping views of the city, and beautiful art deco touches throughout. All provide an elegant setting for An Affair to Remember.

Meet the Merolini

Monday, June 10, 2024, 7:00PM

Education Studio, War Memorial Veterans Building • 401 Van Ness Avenue

Tickets • $60

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Meet the 2024 Merola artists up close and personal! All of the artists will interviewed in small groups and take questions from the audience. After the formal program, chat with the Merolini over wine and light refreshments.

Purchase tickets by clicking on the BUY TICKETS buttons below or by calling Jacob Zimmer at (415) 936-2311

Sponsors and members at the Diamond Circle level ($12,000) or higher will receive complimentary tickets.

The Song as Drama (Recital)

Thursday, June 27, 2024, 7:30PM

Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theatre • 401 Van Ness Ave

Tickets • $35/$10 (general admission)

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.)*

Curators Carrie-Ann Matheson and Nicholas Phan

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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 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.

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Schwabacher Summer Concert

Thursday, July 11, 2024, 7:30PM

Saturday, July 13, 2024, 2:00PM

Concert Hall, San Francisco Conservatory of Music • 50 Oak St

Tickets • $65/$35/$10

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.)*

By Benjamin Britten • Libretto Ronald Duncan
Conductor Louis Lohraseb
Directors Omer Ben Seadia (Merola ‘14) and Anna Theodosakis (Merola ‘24)

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Revel in the drama and melody of classic opera as artists from the 2024 Merola Opera Program perform extended scenes from a rich array of operas, including works by [names].

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, The Bernard Osher Foundation.

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Don Giovanni

Thursday, August 1, 2024, 7:30PM

Saturday, August 3, 2024, 2:00PM

Concert Hall, San Francisco Conservatory of Music • 50 Oak St

Tickets • $10/$35/$65

By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart • Libretto Lorenzo Da Ponte
Conductor Stefano Sarzani • Director Patricia Racette (Merola ‘88)

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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 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.

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Merola Grand Finale & Reception

Saturday, August 17, 2024, 7:30PM

Saturday, August 17, 2024, 10:00PM

War Memorial Opera House • 301 Van Ness Ave

Tickets • $10/$25/$40/$50/$65

Conductor Steven White • Director Anna Theodosakis (Merola ‘24)

Saturday, August 17, 2024, 10:00PM

Reception 10:00PM, Green Room, Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness
**Reception tickets are an additional $85 each.**

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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.

Following the performance, join the Merola artists for a celebration in The Green Room at the San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. (Separate tickets required)

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

2023 Performances & Events

Metamorphosis: Recovery, Renewal, and Rebirth

Thursday, June 29, 2023, 7:30PM

Concert Hall, San Francisco Conservatory of Music • 50 Oak St

Tickets • $80/$55

Curators Carrie-Ann Matheson and Nicholas Phan

The Rape of Lucretia

Thursday, July 13, 2023, 7:30PM

Saturday, July 15, 2023, 2:00PM

Herbst Theatre • 401 Van Ness Ave

Tickets • $80/$55

By Benjamin Britten • Libretto Ronald Duncan
Conductor Judith Yan • Director Jan Essinger
Scenic Designer Sonja Füsti • Costume Designer Christine Crook
Lighting Designer Dave Robertson • Intimacy Director Maya Herbsman

$10 Community Access tickets available for these performances!
Go to sfopera.com/offers and use code MEROLANEW to access the discount.*

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Famed for her steadfast devotion to her husband, Lucretia becomes a target in a brutal game of sex and power. Set to one of Benjamin Britten’s most searing and lyrical scores, this challenging and emotionally charged chamber opera explores issues that are at once timeless and starkly relevant today.

Performed in English 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.

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Schwabacher Summer Concert

Thursday, August 3, 2023, 7:30PM

Saturday, August 5, 2023, 2:00PM

Concert Hall, San Francisco Conservatory of Music • 50 Oak St

Conductor Steve White • Director Omer Ben Seadia (Merola ’14)

Merola Grand Finale

Thursday, August 17, 2023, 7:30PM

War Memorial Opera House • 301 Van Ness Ave

Conductor Kelly Kuo • Director Tania Arazi-Coambs (Merola ‘23)