![]() (When the great earthquake shook him out of his bed at the Palace Hotel, he vowed never to return.) These days, SF Opera has a massive budget, lavish productions, and regularly features on its stage at the War Memorial Opera House the biggest opera stars in the world. They managed to lure the likes of Enrico Caruso to San Francisco in 1906. ![]() San Francisco Opera was officially founded in 1923 by Gaetano Merola, however, a loose-knit organization existed earlier than that, spearheaded by Italian immigrants to the city. The Merolini present concerts throughout the year.īay Area opera lovers are fortunate to have one of the world’s great opera companies right here in San Francisco. Its graduates include megastars like Thomas Hampson, Susan Graham, Joyce DiDonato, Anna Netrebko, Patricia Racette, Deborah Voigt, and many others. The Merola Opera Program is the acclaimed training arm of SF Opera. They are offering two productions in the 2019-2020 season. LVO’s stated mission is to present the world’s best operas and to encourage young singers in their careers. In addition to main stage productions, Festival Opera also presents artist recitals. Walnut Creek’s Festival Opera was established in 1991 and performs at the Dean Lesher Center for the Arts. From big-budget to strictly volunteer, the Bay Area has it all: The following is a brief guide to just one aspect of that musical landscape, the many opera companies in our community. There’s never a shortage of wonderful live music in the Bay Area, and the classical scene gets more diverse and exciting every year. Whether you’re newly interested, vaguely curious, or looking to expand your knowledge, this series will help break down the jargon, introduce you to some gorgeous music, and the local groups putting on incredible performances in the Bay Area. Welcome to the KDFC Guide to Opera, a new series of blogs designed to help you explore the world of opera.
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