2013-14 Season Brochure

Your Invitation to the 2013–14 Season

With its mixture of singing, storytelling and spectacle, opera creates an immersive encounter that is simply unparalleled.

Reserve your place today and join the San Francisco Opera community of subscribers for an emotion-packed experience like no other!

Join us for a thrilling new season!

AFFORDABLE Savings up to 30% over regular ticket prices. Ask about our extended payment plan!

FLEXIBLE Customize any Full or Half Series with early ticket exchanges available at the time of purchase.

Mephistopheles original photo © Beth Bergman

With its mixture of singing, storytelling and spectacle, opera creates an immersive encounter that is simply unparalleled.

Reserve your place today and join the San Francisco Opera community of subscribers for an emotion-packed experience like no other!

MEPHISTOPHELESArrigo Boito

WORLD PREMIERE

DOLORES CLAIBORNETobias Picker and J. D. McClatchy

FALSTAFFGiuseppe Verdi

THE FLYING DUTCHMANRichard Wagner

2013-14 SeasonTHE BARBER OF SEVILLEGioachino Rossini SHOW BOAT Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II LA TRAVIATA Giuseppe Verdi MADAME BUTTERFLY Giacomo Puccini

2

ILDAR ABDRAZAKOV AND RAMÓN VARGAS

A monumental work of “choral grandeur and melodic richness” (The New York Times) in one of the most impressive productions ever seen at the War Memorial Opera House.

Nicola Luisotti

PERFORMANCES SEPTEMBER 6 8pm · 11 7:30pm · 14 8pm · 17 7:30pm 20 8pm · 24 8pm · 29 2pm

OCTOBER 2 7:30pm

OperaVision in Balcony. See page 23.

Approximate running time: 3 hours, 30 minutes

including two intermissions

San Francisco Opera production

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

The season kicks off with Boito’s resplendent retelling of Goethe’s Faust, a monumental work of “choral grandeur and melodic

richness” (The New York Times) in one of the most impressive productions ever seen at the War Memorial Opera House. The cast includes Ramón Vargas, a tenor “in ravishing voice” (Financial Times), as the philosopher who sells his soul to the Devil; the “luminous, compelling” Patricia Racette (Washington Post) as the woman he desires; and, in the vividly menacing title role, the “seductively malevolent” bass-baritone Ildar Abdrazakov, a “full-bodied bass-baritone” renowned for his “wonderfully evil portrayals” (The New York Times). Our own Italian maestro will be on the podium, showing once again why “we are blessed to have Nicola Luisotti in San Francisco” (San Francisco Classical Voice).

sfopera.com/mephistopheles

SAN FRANCISCO OPERA PRODUCTION

Rac

ett

e

Ab

dra

zako

vV

arg

as

CAST Mephistopheles: Ildar Abdrazakov Marguerite, Elena: Patricia Racette Faust: Ramón Vargas

PRODUCTION Conductor: Nicola Luisotti

Director: Laurie Feldman

Production: Robert Carsen

Designer: Michael Levine

Lighting Designer: Duane Schuler

Choreographer: Alphonse Poulin

Company Sponsors John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn are proud to support this production. This production is made possible, in part, by Opening Weekend Grand Sponsor Diane B. Wilsey, The Thomas Tilton Production Fund and Thomas F. and Barbara A. Wolfe. Major support for this production also provided by the Great Interpreters of Italian Opera Fund established by Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem.

Nicola Luisotti’s appearance made possible by Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, Chairs, Amici di Nicola of Camerata. Mr. Abdrazakov’s, Ms. Racette’s and Mr. Vargas’ appearances are made possible by a gift to the Great Singers Fund by Joan and David Traitel.olo quid quos seris dolupta tiores id molupta eium que nature offici dolupie ndignimus

ARRIGO BOITO Libretto by the composerMephistopheles

NICOLA LUISOTTI

Desperate. Passionate. Trapped. Dolores Claiborne is willing to do whatever it takes to save herself and her daughter—even if that means taking a life. One of

the most compelling characters to emerge from the imagination of Stephen King, the feisty Maine housekeeper is a natural fit for opera—and specifically for the dark theatricality of American composer Tobias Picker, who “embraces opera as a populist art form” and “does so with undeniable skill” (The New York Times). Memorably played by Kathy Bates in the 1995 movie, Dolores will be sung by the powerhouse mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick, who brings to her roles “the kind of explosive dramatic intensity that makes her an unforgettable stage presence” (San Francisco Chronicle). This chilling work features a libretto by poet J. D. McClatchy. “Expert conductor” George Manahan is at the podium (Financial Times) and the “imaginative” and “inspired” James Robinson directs (The Wall Street Journal ).

4

WORLD PREMIERE

sfopera.com/claiborne DOLORA ZAJICK

Zaj

ick

Man

ahan

Futr

al

Bill

er

CAST Dolores Claiborne: Dolora Zajick Vera Donovan: Elizabeth Futral Selena St. George: Susannah Biller Joe St. George: Wayne Tigges Detective Thibodeau: Greg Fedderly

PRODUCTION Conductor: George Manahan* Director: James Robinson Set Designer: Allen Moyer Costume Designer: James Schuette* Lighting Designer: Christopher Akerlind Projection Designer: Greg Emetaz*

*San Francisco Opera debut

Production contains adult language and themes.

PERFORMANCESSEPTEMBER 18 7:30pm · 22 2pm · 25 7:30pm · 28 8pm

OCTOBER 1 8pm · 4 8pm


Approximate running time: 2 hours, 30 minutes including one intermission Co-production with Opera Theatre of St. Louis Sung in English with English supertitles

An opera by TOBIAS PICKER

Libretto by J. D. McCLATCHY · Based on the novel Dolores Claiborne by STEPHEN KING

By arrangement with ANDREW WELCH · Commissioned by SAN FRANCISCO OPERA

Dolores ClaiborneT

igg

es

The world premiere of Dolores Claiborne is made possible, in part, by the Koret Foundation and Tad and Dianne Taube. Additional support is provided by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Ms. Zajick’s appearance is made possible by a gift to the Great Singers Fund by Joan and David Traitel.

Desperate. Passionate. Trapped. Dolores Claiborne is willing to do whatever it takes to save herself and her daughter—even if that means taking a life. One of

the most compelling characters to emerge from the imagination of Stephen King, the feisty Maine housekeeper is a natural fit for opera—and specifically for the dark theatricality of American composer Tobias Picker, who “embraces opera as a populist art form” and “does so with undeniable skill” (The New York Times). Memorably played by Kathy Bates in the 1995 movie, Dolores will be sung by the powerhouse mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick, who brings to her roles “the kind of explosive dramatic intensity that makes her an unforgettable stage presence” (San Francisco Chronicle). This chilling work features a libretto by poet J. D. McClatchy. “Expert conductor” George Manahan is at the podium (Financial Times) and the “imaginative” and “inspired” James Robinson directs (The Wall Street Journal ).

Arw

ady

CAST Sir John Falstaff: Bryn Terfel Mistress Alice Ford: Ainhoa Arteta Nannetta: Heidi Stober Mistress Quickly: Meredith Arwady Fenton: Francesco Demuro Ford: Fabio Capitanucci* Mistress Meg Page: Renée Rapier

PRODUCTION Conductor: Nicola Luisotti Director: Olivier Tambosi Production Designer: Frank Philipp Schlossman Lighting Designer: Christine Binder


Bryn Terfel, the “definitive” Falstaff of our day (Chicago Tribune), returns to San Francisco Opera in one of his truly legendary roles.

Based on Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor and Henry IV, Verdi’s last opera is a wise, wistful comedy about a self-deluded old man who vainly attempts to seduce two women at once. “Terfel is so irascible, nimble on his feet and altogether charming that he almost makes you forget how splendidly he sings the music” (The New York Times). Music Director Nicola Luisotti leads a cast that also features Ainhoa Arteta, the “vocally alluring” Roxane of San Francisco Opera’s Cyrano de Bergerac (2010) (San Francisco Chronicle); the “impressive” Meredith Arwady (The New York Times); Fabio Capitanucci, renowned for his “robust, warm voice and impressive Italianate lyricism” (The New York Times); the “wonderfully lyrical” Francesco Demuro (MusicalCriticism.com) and Heidi Stober, who brought “lustrous tone, technical precision and saucy humor” to her roles in San Francisco Opera’s Xerxes (2011) and The Magic Flute (2012) (San Francisco Chronicle).

PERFORMANCESOCTOBER 8 8pm · 11 8pm · 15 7:30pm · 20 2pm 24 7:30pm · 27 2pm · 30 7:30pm

NOVEMBER 2 8pm

Approximate running time: 3 hours including two intermissions Lyric Opera of Chicago production Sung in Italian with English supertitles

Company Sponsors John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn are proud to support this production. This production is made possible, in part, by Leslie and George Hume and The Bernard Osher Endowment Fund. Nicola Luisotti’s appearance made possible by Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, Chairs, Amici di Nicola of Camerata. Mr. Terfel’s appearance is made possible by a gift to the Great Singers Fund by Joan and David Traitel.

PRODUCTION NEW TO SAN FRANCISCO OPERA

Terf

el

Art

eta

Sto

be

r

Luis

ott

i

De

mu

ro

Cap

itan

ucc

i

sfopera.com/falstaffBRYN TERFEL

GIUSEPPE VERDI · Libretto by Arrigo Boito

..

In Wagner’s first masterpiece, a ship’s captain is condemned to endlessly travel the seas under a curse that can only be broken by a woman’s love. This mythic

tale of bleak isolation and the promise of salvation will be told through inventive imagery, conveying a distinct sense of the supernatural. The “masterful” Patrick Summers (Houston Chronicle) conducts a cast of outstanding Wagnerians led by Greer Grimsley, who thrilled San Francisco Opera audiences as “a thunderous and dramatically compelling Jokanaan” in 2009’s Salome (San Francisco Chronicle), and Petra Maria Schnitzer, who sings with “creamy tone, lyrical grace (a rarity in Wagner) and earthy top notes” (The New York Times). Petrika Ionesco, who brought “a handsome combination of grandeur and expressive intimacy” (San Francisco Chronicle) to Cyrano de Bergerac (2010), directs a production he has also designed. Presented in celebration of the Wagner bicentennial year.

CAST The Dutchman: Greer Grimsley Senta: Petra Maria Schnitzer Erik: Ian Storey Daland: Kristinn Sigmundsson

PRODUCTION Conductor: Patrick Summers

Director: Petrika Ionesco

Set Designer: Petrika Ionesco

Costume Designer: Lili Kendaka

Projection Designer: S. Katy Tucker

PERFORMANCESOCTOBER 22 8pm · 26 8pm · 31 7:30pm

NOVEMBER 3 2pm · 7 7:30pm · 12 7:30pm · 15 8pm


Approximate running time: 3 hours including one intermission

Co-production with Opéra Royal de Wallonie (Liège, Belgium)

Sung in German with English supertitles

This production is made possible by the Phyllis C. Wattis Fund for New Productions.

NEW PRODUCTION

Sig

mu

nd

sso

n

Gri

msl

ey

Sch

nit

zer

Sto

rey

Su

mm

ers

6

sfopera.com/dutchman GREER GRIMSLEY

The Flyin DutchmanRICHARD WAGNER · Libretto by the composer

Music Director Nicola Luisotti, whose “focused and energetic conducting” propels Verdi’s music with “a breathless urgency” (San Francisco Chronicle), will celebrate the Italian master with a performance of his Requiem, a sublime, thrilling work of high drama and deep solemnity. The San Francisco Opera Orchestra and Chorus will be joined by a quartet of superb soloists: Leah Crocetto, “a major operatic star with a sumptuous vocal tone, regal phrasing and technical agility” (San Francisco Chronicle); Jamie Barton, “a highly gifted young American mezzo” (Chicago Tribune); Michael Fabiano, who “has been praised for reigniting some of the magic of old-time Italian tenors” (Opera News); and the “thrillingly robust and commanding” Vitalij Kowaljow (San Francisco Chronicle). Presented in celebration of the Verdi bicentennial year.

7Bar

ton

Fab

ian

o

Ko

wal

jow

Cro

cett

o sfopera.com/requiemNICOLA LUISOTTI

The Flyin DutchmanRICHARD WAGNER · Libretto by the composer

The VerdiRequiemConducted by NICOL A LUISOT TI

Conductor: Nicola Luisotti

Soprano: Leah Crocetto

Mezzo-soprano: Jamie Barton*

Tenor: Michael Fabiano

Bass: Vitalij Kowaljow

San Francisco Opera Orchestra and Chorus


This concert performance is not included on any Full or Half Series.

The Verdi Requiem is made possible, in part, by The Bernard Osher Endowment Fund. Nicola Luisotti’s appearance made possible by Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, Chairs, Amici di Nicola of Camerata. Mr. Kowaljow’s appearance is made possible by a gift to the Great Singers Fund by Joan and David Traitel.

PERFORMANCEOCTOBER 25 8pm

Box $250 Grand Tier Premium $175Orchestra Premium $175 Grand Tier $135 Orchestra $135 Orchestra Ring $100 Dress Circle $100 Balcony Circle $85 Balcony Front $60 Balcony Rear $35 Balcony Side $25

8

With the help of a wily barber, a strong-willed young woman outwits a lecherous old man in this eternally fresh comic masterpiece featuring Rossini’s

wittiest, most charming score and two charismatic casts. One features Isabel Leonard, “a lively stage presence and a radiant lyric voice” (The New York Times); Lucas Meachem, who displayed “vocal brilliance” and “theatrical panache” in the title role of San Francisco Opera’s Don Giovanni (2011) (San Francisco Chronicle); and rising tenor Javier Camarena, praised by Opera News for his “exquisite finesse.” The other equally stunning cast features Daniela Mack, who sings Rossini “with technical command and expressive ease” (Opera News); the “smooth-voiced” Audun Iversen (The New York Times) and Alek Shrader, who sang Tamino in San Francisco Opera’s The Magic Flute (2012) with “clarity and sweetness of tone” (San Francisco Chronicle). Resident Conductor Giuseppe Finzi, who leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra with “vigor and clarity” (San Francisco Chronicle), returns to the podium.

NEW PRODUCTION

sfopera.com/barber

The Barber o SevilleGIOACHINO ROSSINI · Libretto by Cesare Sterbini

Me

ach

em

Mac

k

Co

rbe

lliM

ura

ro

Ive

rse

n

Leo

nar

d

Sh

rad

er

Fin

ziS

ilve

stre

lli

Cam

are

na

PRODUCTION Conductor: Giuseppe Finzi

Director: Emilio Sagi

Set Designer: Lorenç Corbella*

Costume Designer: Pepa Ojanguren*




Company Sponsors John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn are proud to support this production. This production is made possible, in part, by San Francisco Opera Guild and Chevron.

CAST Figaro: Lucas Meachem Rosina: Isabel Leonard* Count Almaviva: Javier Camarena* Doctor Bartolo: Alessandro Corbelli Don Basilio: Andrea Silvestrelli Berta: Catherine Cook

PERFORMANCESNOVEMBER 13 7:30pm · 16 8pm · 19 8pm · 22 8pm · 26 8pm

DECEMBER 1 2pm

CAST Figaro: Audun Iversen* Rosina: Daniela Mack Count Almaviva: Alek Shrader Doctor Bartolo: Maurizio Muraro* Don Basilio: Andrea Silvestrelli Berta: Catherine Cook

PERFORMANCESNOVEMBER 14 7:30pm · 17 2pm · 20 7:30pm · 23 8pm · 29 8pm



9

sfopera.com/barberfamilies

The Barber o SevilleGIOACHINO ROSSINI · Libretto by Cesare Sterbini

The Barber o Seville orFamiliesA perfect opera for families and new operagoers of all ages, The Barber of Seville for Families is a two-hour version of this season’s exciting production, sung in English with English supertitles.

Exploration Workshops for Families will be presented by the San Francisco Opera Education Department prior to each performance.

Sign up for E-Opera (monthly e-newsletter) at sfopera.com to receive updates.

PERFORMANCESNOVEMBER 24 2pm · 30 2pm


Approximate running time: 2 hours

including one intermission

Sung in English with English supertitles

Box $90 $45Orchestra or Grand Tier Premium $60 $30Orchestra or Grand Tier $45 $20Dress Circle $35 $15Balcony $25 $10

ADULT CHILD*

*18 and under

De

mai

n

Sto

be

r

Rac

ett

e

Gu

nn

Ro

bin

son

Rac

ett

e

Gu

nn

Ro

bin

son

De

Mai

n

Sto

be

r

CAST Magnolia Hawks: Heidi Stober

Gaylord Ravenal: Nathan Gunn

Julie La Verne: Patricia Racette Joe: Morris Robinson Queenie: Angela Renée Simpson

PERFORMANCES JUNE 2014 1 2pm · 3 8pm · 10 7:30pm · 13 8pm 19 7:30pm · 22 2pm · 26 7:30pm · 28 8pm

JULY 2014 1 8pm · 2 7:30pm


A true classic of American musical theater, this tale of life on the Mississippi from the 1880s to the 1920s is both a poignant love

story and a powerful reminder of the bitter legacy of racism. Director Francesca Zambello’s grand-scale production is “a triumph—a stylish, fast-paced and colorful show that had the capacity audience on its feet, cheering loud and long” (Chicago Classical Review). The magnificent Jerome Kern-Oscar Hammerstein II score, which includes such classic songs as “Ol’ Man River” and “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man,” will sound glorious “under the authoritative baton of music-theater maestro John DeMain” (Chicago Tribune). Patricia Racette, Heidi Stober and Nathan Gunn head a dazzling cast. “No one should miss it” (Chicago Sun-Times).

Exploration Workshops for Families will be presented by the San Francisco Opera Education Department prior to select

performances. Sign up for E-Opera (monthly e-newsletter) at sfopera.com to receive updates.

COMPANY PREMIERE

ShowBoatMusic by JEROME KERN · Book and lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II

Based on the novel Show Boat by EDNA FERBER

10 Sto

be

rS

imp

son

11

PRODUCTION Conductor: John DeMain

Director: Francesca Zambello

Scenery Designer: Peter J. Davison

Costume Designer: Paul Tazewell

Lighting Designer: Mark McCullough

Sound Designer: Tod Nixon

Choreographer: Michele Lynch


Co-production with Lyric Opera of Chicago, Washington

National Opera and Houston Grand Opera; presented

through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals.

Sung in English with English supertitles

Company Sponsors John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn are proud to support this production. Mr. Nathan Gunn’s and Ms. Racette’s appearances are made possible by a gift to the Great Singers Fund by Joan and David Traitel.

ShowBoatMusic by JEROME KERN · Book and lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II

Based on the novel Show Boat by EDNA FERBER

sfopera.com/showboat

“One memorable song follows another, each an enduring thread in the fabric of American popular culture— from ‘Ol’ Man River’ to ‘Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man’ to ‘Make Believe’ to ‘You Are Love.’ ” —Chicago Tribune

Pé

rez

Pir

gu

Sto

yan

ov

Yon

che

va

Co

ste

llo

Ke

lsey

Violetta Valéry may be the most heart-wrenching character in all of opera: a high-spirited but deceptively delicate woman who unexpectedly finds, and

then selflessly gives up, the love of her all-too-short life. Her story will be brought to the stage by two spectacular casts. One features “dusky and sensual” 2010 Operalia winner Sonya Yoncheva, who “oozes star quality” (The Independent, London); tenor Saimir Pirgu is Violetta’s lover Alfredo, whose depiction of the role is “right on vocally as well as dramatically” (Associated Press); and Vladimir Stoyanov, praised by The New York Times for his “warm, attractive voice.” The other is led by Ailyn Pérez, whose performance of the role at London’s Royal Opera House was hailed as “an unalloyed triumph” (The Guardian, London); Stephen Costello, “an ascending voice in opera” with an “engaging, pure voice” (Philadelphia Inquirer); and the “triumphant” and “splendid” Quinn Kelsey (San Francisco Chronicle).

CAST Violetta Valéry: Sonya Yoncheva*/Ailyn Pérez†

Alfredo Germont: Saimir Pirgu/Stephen Costello† Giorgio Germont: Vladimir Stoyanov*/Quinn Kelsey†

PRODUCTION Conductor: Nicola Luisotti/Giuseppe Finzi†

Original Director: John CopleyDirector: Laurie FeldmanSet Designer: John ConklinCostume Designer: David WalkerLighting Designer: Gary Marder


PERFORMANCESJUNE 2014 11 7:30pm · 14 8pm · 17 8pm · 20 8pm 25 7:30pm · 29 2pm

JULY 2014 5 8pm† · 8 7:30pm† · 11 8pm† · 13 2pm†


Approximate running time: 3 hours including two intermissions San Francisco Opera productionSung in Italian with English supertitles

Company Sponsor Mrs. Edmund W. Littlefield is proud to support this production. This production is made possible, in part, by the Burgess and Elizabeth Jamieson Fund, the Koret Foundation and Tad and Dianne Taube. Nicola Luisotti’s appearance made possible by Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, Chairs, Amici di Nicola of Camerata.

SAN FRANCISCO OPERA PRODUCTION

sfopera.com/traviata

La TraviataGIUSEPPE VERDI · Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave

Luis

ott

i

Violetta Valéry may be the most heart-wrenching character in all of opera: a high-spirited but deceptively delicate woman who unexpectedly finds, and

then selflessly gives up, the love of her all-too-short life. Her story will be brought to the stage by two spectacular casts. One features “dusky and sensual” 2010 Operalia winner Sonya Yoncheva, who “oozes star quality” (The Independent, London); tenor Saimir Pirgu is Violetta’s lover Alfredo, whose depiction of the role is “right on vocally as well as dramatically” (Associated Press); and Vladimir Stoyanov, praised by The New York Times for his “warm, attractive voice.” The other is led by Ailyn Pérez, whose performance of the role at London’s Royal Opera House was hailed as “an unalloyed triumph” (The Guardian, London); Stephen Costello, “an ascending voice in opera” with an “engaging, pure voice” (Philadelphia Inquirer); and the “triumphant” and “splendid” Quinn Kelsey (San Francisco Chronicle).

13

CAST Cio-Cio-San (Madame Butterfly): Patricia Racette

Lt. B. F. Pinkerton: Brian Jagde

Sharpless: Brian Mulligan

Suzuki: Elizabeth DeShong

PRODUCTION Conductor: Nicola Luisotti/Giuseppe Finzi†

Director: Leslie Swackhamer*

Production Designer: Jun Kaneko


Puccini’s heartbreaking tale of innocence, betrayal and sacrifice returns in a bold and beautiful production by Jun Kaneko, designer of

San Francisco Opera’s dazzling production of The Magic Flute (2012). Patricia Racette, “who can rightly stand among the great Butterflies of her era” (Opera News), heads a superb cast including Elizabeth DeShong, acclaimed by The New York Times for her “rich, nuanced portrayal” of Butterfly’s maid Suzuki; Brian Jagde, who “supplied what so many other tenors on today’s main stage lack: soul” (San Francisco Classical Voice); and Brian Mulligan, a baritone with a “rich, secure” voice who is “capable of sensitivity and musicality in perfectly executed moments” (The New York Times). “The visual component of this production is so compelling, and so intelligent, that it lifts this opera to a new level” (Toronto Globe and Mail ).

PERFORMANCESJUNE 2014 15 2pm · 18 7:30pm · 21 8pm · 24 8pm 27 8pm

JULY 2014 3 7:30pm · 6 2pm† · 9 7:30pm†


Approximate running time: 2 hours, 50 minutes

including one intermission

Opera Omaha production


Nicola Luisotti’s appearance made possible by Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, Chairs, Amici di Nicola of Camerata. Ms. Racette’s appearance is made possible by a gift to the Great Singers Fund by Joan and David Traitel.Aximet pa aborepuda solorporest oditae plandisitia prempor siminventi am reratam quae ressenim eatur ra cusa dolendam delist quamusa nisquo et quiduciist qui ute aut et fugia

PRODUCTION NEW TO SAN FRANCISCO OPERA

La TraviataGIUSEPPE VERDI · Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave

Jag

de

Mu

llig

an

Rac

ett

e

De

Sh

on

g

Luis

ott

i sfopera.com/butterfly

Madame Butter lyGIACOMO PUCCINI · Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica

14 Photo by Robert Kusel/Lyric Opera of Chicago

Subscribe nowJoin a community where quality is valued and tradition is celebrated. Surrender to the all-enveloping experience of singing, storytelling and spectacle and enhance your subscription with these special benefits:

SAVE UP TO 30% Subscribers save up to 30% off single ticket prices. Plus, save more than ever on weekday series in Dress Circle 2 and the new Orchestra Premium 2 seating sections.

PAY IN INSTALLMENTS Call us to ask about our extended payment plan. Order early to arrange easy and affordable installments!

NO-FEE EXCHANGES No-fee advance exchanges for Full and Half Series subscribers and just $10 per ticket for day-of exchanges (see page 26).

CUSTOMIZE YOUR SERIES Full and Half Series subscribers can change operas or performance dates to fit preference and schedule, right at the time of the initial order (see page 29 for conditions and ordering procedures).

OPERAVISION High-definition screens are visible for select performances from Balcony Front, Rear and Side. OperaVision service fee is discounted for subscribers (see page 23).

NATHAN GUNN STARS IN SHOW BOAT

15See pricing on pages 18 and 19.

FULL SERIES Enjoy a full season of opera! Keep the same seats for each original performance in your series and enjoy the benefit of keeping your same seats from year to year.

MORE BENEFITS FOR 2013–14 SEASON FULL SERIES SUBSCRIBERS

At the time of the initial subscription purchase only, Full Series subscribers can:• Customize by arranging early exchanges for up to three performances per subscription.• Drop one opera from their series to create a 7-opera package.

8 operas with discounts up to 30% and no-fee exchanges

(415) 864-3330 · sfopera.com

WEEKDAY SERIES

ASERIES

Weekdays 7 Tue Eves • 1 Fri Eve

Mephistopheles F Sep 6 8pm

Claiborne T Oct 1 8pm

Falstaff T Oct 8 8pm

Dutchman T Oct 22 8pm

Barber T Nov 19 8pm

Show Boat T Jun 3 8pm

Traviata T Jun 17 8pm

Butterfly T Jun 24 8pm

DSERIES

Weekdays 1 Tue Eve • 4 Wed Eves • 3 Thu Eves

BEST SEATING AVAILABILITY

Mephistopheles W Sep 11 7:30pm

Claiborne W Sep 18 7:30pm

Falstaff T Oct 15 7:30pm

Dutchman Th Oct 31 7:30pm

Barber Th Nov 14 7:30pm

Traviata W Jun 11 7:30pm

Butterfly W Jun 18 7:30pm

Show Boat Th Jun 26 7:30pm

ALL OPERAVISION SERIES

RSERIES

Weekdays 2 Tue Eves • 3 Wed Eves • 3 Thu Eves

R+RBW

Mephistopheles T Sep 17 7:30pm

Claiborne W Sep 25 7:30pm

Falstaff Th Oct 24 7:30pm

DutchmanTh Nov 7 7:30pm

BarberW Nov 13 7:30pm

Show Boat T Jun 10 7:30pm


Butterfly Th Jul 3 7:30pm

WEEKEND SERIES

JSERIES

Saturdays 8 Saturday Evenings

MephistophelesS Sep 14 8pm

ClaiborneS Sep 28 8pm

DutchmanS Oct 26 8pm

FalstaffS Nov 2 8pm

BarberS Nov 16 8pm

Traviata S Jun 14 8pm

Butterfly S Jun 21 8pm

Show BoatS Jun 28 8pm


MSERIES

Sunday Matinees 8 Sunday Matinees

ClaiborneSu Sep 22 2pm

MephistophelesSu Sep 29 2pm

Falstaff Su Oct 20 2pm

DutchmanSu Nov 3 2pm

BarberSu Nov 17 2pm

Show BoatSu Jun 1 2pm

Butterfly Su Jun 15 2pm

Traviata Su Jun 29 2pm

GSERIES

Fridays 8 Friday Evenings

Mephistopheles F Sep 20 8pm

ClaiborneF Oct 4 8pm

Falstaff F Oct 11 8pm

DutchmanF Nov 15 8pm

Barber F Nov 22 8pm

Show BoatF Jun 13 8pm

Traviata F Jun 20 8pm

Butterfly F Jun 27 8pm

BEST PRICES: SAVINGS UP TO 65%

WEEKEND SERIES

HALF SERIES Keep the same seats for each original performance in your series and enjoy the benefit of keeping your same seats from year to year.

MORE BENEFITS FOR 2013–14 SEASON HALF SERIES SUBSCRIBERS

At the time of the initial subscription purchase only, Half Series subscribers can:• Customize by arranging early exchanges for up to two performances per subscription.

4 or 5 operas with discounts up to 30% and no-fee exchanges

16

HSERIES


NSERIES

Sunday Matinees 4 Sunday Matinees ALL OPERAVISION SERIES

MephistophelesSu Sep 29 2pm

FalstaffSu Oct 20 2pm

DutchmanSu Nov 3 2pm

Butterfly Su Jun 15 2pm

See pricing on pages 18 and 19.10

sfopera.com/showboat

(415) 864-3330 · sfopera.com

ISERIES


BEST PRICES AND SEATING AVAILABILITY

ClaiborneF Oct 4 8pm

DutchmanF Nov 15 8pm

Show BoatF Jun 13 8pm

TraviataF Jul 11 8pm

LSERIES

Saturdays 4 Saturday Evenings


ClaiborneS Sep 28 8pm

FalstaffS Nov 2 8pm

BarberS Nov 23 8pm

TraviataS Jun 14 8pm

SERIES


OSunday Matinees 4 Sunday Matinees

ClaiborneSu Sep 22 2pm

BarberSu Nov 17 2pm


TraviataSu Jun 29 2pm

WSERIES

Sunday Matinees 4 Sunday Matinees



BarberSu Dec 1 2pm


Butterfly Su Jul 6 2pm

MephistophelesF Sep 20 8pm

FalstaffF Oct 11 8pm

Barber F Nov 22 8pm

TraviataF Jun 20 8pm

Butterfly F Jun 27 8pm

SERIES

KSaturdays 5 Saturday Evenings

MephistophelesS Sep 14 8pm

DutchmanS Oct 26 8pm

BarberS Nov 16 8pm


Show BoatS Jun 28 8pm

BEST PRICES: SAVINGS UP TO 65%

HALF SERIES Keep the same seats for each original performance in your series and enjoy the benefit of keeping your same seats from year to year.

MORE BENEFITS FOR 2013–14 SEASON HALF SERIES SUBSCRIBERS

At the time of the initial subscription purchase only, Half Series subscribers can:• Customize by arranging early exchanges for up to two performances per subscription.

4 or 5 operas with discounts up to 30% and no-fee exchanges

WEEKDAY SERIES

17

XSERIES

Weekdays 2 Tue Eves • 2 Wed Eves • 1 Thu Eve

MephistophelesW Oct 2 7:30pm

Falstaff W Oct 30 7:30pm

DutchmanT Nov 12 7:30pm

Show BoatTh Jun 19 7:30pm

TraviataT Jul 8 7:30pm


SSERIES

Weekdays 2 Tue Eves • 1 Wed Eve • 2 Thu Eves ALL OPERAVISION SERIES

MephistophelesT Sep 17 7:30pm

FalstaffTh Oct 24 7:30pm

Barber W Nov 13 7:30pm

Show BoatT Jun 10 7:30pm


CSERIES

Tuesdays 5 Tuesday Evenings

MephistophelesT Sep 24 8pm

FalstaffT Oct 8 8pm

BarberT Nov 19 8pm

Show BoatT Jun 3 8pm


ESERIES

Weekdays 1 Tue Eve • 2 Wed Eves • 2 Thu Eves

MephistophelesW Sep 11 7:30pm


BarberTh Nov 14 7:30pm

TraviataW Jun 11 7:30pm

Show BoatTh Jun 26 7:30pm

SERIES

FSERIES

Weekdays 3 Wed Eves • 1 Thu Eve

ClaiborneW Sep 18 7:30pm

DutchmanTh Oct 31 7:30pm




TSERIES

Weekdays 3 Wed Eves • 1 Thu Eve

ClaiborneW Sep 25 7:30pm

DutchmanTh Nov 7 7:30pm

TraviataW Jun 25 7:30pm

Show BoatW Jul 2 7:30pm


BTuesdays 5 Tuesday Evenings

ClaiborneT Oct 1 8pm

DutchmanT Oct 22 8pm

Barber T Nov 26 8pm

Traviata T Jun 17 8pm

Show BoatT Jul 1 8pm


SERIES

SEE SERIES FOR PRICING RAINBOW SERIES

RBWSERIES

Weekdays 2 Tue Eves • 1 Wed Eve • 2 Thu Eves

The Rainbow Series provides patrons in the LGBT community with an opportunity to see world-class opera and meet new opera-loving friends at the same time. Rainbow subscribers enjoy two receptions* launching the fall and summer series. Upgrade to Full Series R+RBW to see all eight operas!

sfopera.com/rainbow


MephistophelesT Sep 17* 7:30pm

FalstaffTh Oct 24 7:30pm

Show BoatT Jun 10* 7:30pm



PRICING FOR FULL & HALF SERIESBalcony Side (BLS)

Balcony Rear (BLR)

Balcony Front (BLF)

Balcony Circle (BC)

Dress Circle 2 (DC2)

Dress Circle (DC)

Orchestra Ring (ORR)

Orchestra (ORC) or Grand Tier (GT)

Orchestra Premium 2 (ORP2) or Grand Tier Premium 2 (GTP2)

Orchestra Premium (ORP) or Grand Tier Premium (GTP)

Box Seats (BOX)

FULL SERIES

$152

$184

$376

$632

$632

$784

$632

$1,104

$1,104

$1,816

$2,368

$41

$117

$194

$188

$211

$219

$193

$332

$880

$168

$196

$154

$188

$381

$632

$632

$784

$632

$1,104

$1,104

$1,816

$2,368

$37

$84

$171

$170

$170

$201

$170

$287

$834

$122

$151

$168

$216

$416

$632

$632

$784

$632

$1,104

$1,104

$1,816

$2,368

$44

$91

$185

$170

$170

$201

$170

$287

$834

$122

$151

$79

$357

$377

$313

$496

$344

$353

$645

$1,206

$494

$516

You SaveA D

Balcony Side (BLS)

Balcony Rear (BLR)

Balcony Front (BLF)

Balcony Circle (BC)


Dress Circle (DC)





Box Seats (BOX)

HALF SERIES WEEKEND

$99

$123

$245

$395

$395

$490

$395

$690

$690

$1,135

$1,480

$47

$222

$229

$190

$305

$210

$215

$400

$735

$290

$305

$78

$96

$193

$316

$316

$392

$316

$552

$552

$908

$1,184

$41

$179

$193

$161

$252

$176

$181

$325

$618

$262

$272

$117

$239

$330

$470

$470

$560

$490

$870

$1,355

$1,355

$1,695

$30

$103

$148

$124

$238

$148

$129

$225

$100

$100

$118

$21

$81

$110

$92

$184

$112

$96

$176

$56

$56

$72

H I K

Balcony Side (BLS)

Balcony Rear (BLR)

Balcony Front (BLF)

Balcony Circle (BC)


Dress Circle (DC)



Orchestra Premium 2 (ORP2) or Grand Tier Premium 2 (GTP2


Box Seats (BOX)

HALF SERIES WEEKDAY

$95

$115

$235

$395

$395

$490

$395

$690

$690

$1,135

N/A

$24

$53

$109

$110

$110

$129

$110

$182

$531

$86

N/A

$97

$119

$240

$395

$395

$490

$395

$690

$690

$1,135

N/A

$21

$51

$102

$100

$100

$120

$100

$175

$505

$60

N/A

$95

$115

$235

$395

$395

$490

$395

$690

$690

$1,135

$1,480

$20

$50

$100

$100

$100

$120

$100

$175

$505

$60

$80

$21

$44

$91

$90

$90

$105

$90

$147

$430

$74

$87

B C E

R R+RBWORYou

SaveYou Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

† † †

† † †

† † †

†

†

$158

$196

$391

$632

$632

$784

$632

$1,104

$1,104

$1,816

$2,368

G

L

$78

$96

$193

$316

$316

$392

$316

$552

$552

$908

$1,184

F†

$94

$192

$265

$376

$376

$448

$392

$696

$1,084

$1,084

$1,356†

†

†

†

19

PRICING FOR FULL & HALF SERIES (415) 864-3330 · sfopera.comFALL 2013 AND SUMMER 2014

Deposited monies do not guarantee seating selections (for details, please see page 29).

Renewing subscribers who request a series change are not guaranteed their current seats, even when changing from a Full Series to a Half Series.

New subscriptions and renewals with a requested seating change are sold unseated.

If you have specific seating requests, including accessibility needs, please contact the Box Office.

Full and Half Series early exchanges and the Full Series drop-one-opera option are available only at the time of the initial order, by phone or in person only; not available by mail, fax or online. Early exchanges are sold unseated and seats are not likely to be the same as the original subscription seats. See page 29 for details.

† Limited availability. Please provide alternate choice when ordering.

English supertitles are visible from all sections.

Student and teacher discounts of up to 50% are available for select series. Restrictions apply. Visit sfopera.com/edu.

WAR MEMORIAL OPERA HOUSE

$79

$357

$377

$313

$496

$344

$353

$645

$1,206

$494

$516

$188

$384

$530

$752

$752

$896

$784

$1,392

$2,168

$2,168

$2,712

$46

$164

$231

$193

$376

$232

$201

$357

$142

$142

$172

$200

$408

$560

$752

$752

$896

$784

$1,392

$2,168

$2,168

$2,712

$52

$170

$243

$193

$376

$232

$201

$357

$142

$142

$172

J M

$21

$81

$110

$92

$184

$112

$96

$176

$56

$56

$72

$100

$204

$280

$376

$376

$448

$392

$696

$1,084

$1,084

$1,356

$28

$86

$127

$101

$192

$120

$105

$181

$86

$86

100

$100

$204

$280

$376

$376

$448

$392

$696

$1,084

$1,084

$1,356

$24

$84

$116

$92

$184

$112

$96

$176

$56

$56

$72

N O

$94

$192

$265

$376

$376

$448

$392

$696

$1,084

$1,084

$1,356

$21

$81

$110

$92

$184

$112

$96

$176

$56

$56

$72

W

$21

$44

$91

$90

$90

$105

$90

$147

$430

$74

$87

$105

$135

$260

$395

$395

$490

$395

$690

$690

$1,135

$1,480

$25

$55

$110

$100

$100

$120

$100

$175

$505

$60

$80

$82

$104

$203

$316

$316

$392

$316

$552

$552

$908

$1,184

$23

$46

$95

$90

$90

$105

$90

$147

$430

$74

$87

S & RBW T

$103

$131

$255

$395

$395

$490

$395

$690

$690

$1,135

$1,480

$28

$57

$117

$110

$110

$129

$110

$182

$531

$86

$103

X

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

You Save

† †

† † †

† † †

†

† †

†

† †

†

†

† † †

† †

20

MINI SERIES SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO SUIT A VARIETY OF TASTES!

• Enjoy seats in the same section for each performance.• No-fee advance exchanges into another performance of the same opera, and only $10

for exchanges to a different opera or for day-of exchanges (see page 26).

3 or 4 operas with discounts up to 10%

FALL 2013 AND SUMMER 2014

MS5 Summer Trio (Weekdays)

SERIES

MS4 Divas/Divos

Falstaff W Oct 30 7:30pm

Dutchman T Nov 12 7:30pm


Traviata T Jul 8 7:30pm

SERIES

MS1 Beginners’ Guide to Opera (Wednesdays) Barber W Nov 20 7:30pm


Butterfly W Jul 9 7:30pm

SERIES

MS2 Beginners’ Guide to Opera (Saturdays) Barber S Nov 23 8pm


Traviata S Jul 5 8pm

SERIES

Show Boat T Jun 10 7:30pm


Butterfly W Jul 9 7:30pm

MS6SERIES

Summer Trio (Weekends)

Traviata S Jun 14 8pm

Show Boat S Jun 28 8pm

Butterfly Su Jul 6 2pm

SERIES

MS3 Mephistopheles T Sep 24 8pm


Verdi Requiem F Oct 25 8pm

Traviata F Jul 11 8pm

Maestro Luisotti Celebrates Verdi and Friends

Mini and Out of Town Series are seated after Full and Half Series.

Deposited monies do not guarantee seating selections (for details, please see page 29). All Mini and Out of Town Series are sold unseated.

(415) 864-3330 · sfopera.com

MS1

N/A

$94

$185

$267

$267

$330

$267

$468

$681

$888

N/A

$180

$249

$315

$378

$378

$330

$588

$813

$1,017

MS2

N/A

$159

$268

$368

$404

$446

$388

$643

$900

$1,181

MS3

N/A

$130

$258

$365

$365

$448

$365

$630

$933

$1,206

MS4

N/A

$98

$190

$267

$267

$330

$267

$468

$681

$888

MS5

N/A

$180

$249

$315

$378

$378

$330

$588

$813

$1,017

MS6SECTION

Balcony Side (BLS)

Balcony Rear (BLR)

Balcony Front (BLF)

Balcony Circle (BC)


Dress Circle (DC)




Box Seats (BOX)

21

MINI SERIES SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO SUIT A VARIETY OF TASTES!

• Enjoy seats in the same section for each performance.• No-fee advance exchanges into another performance of the same opera, and only $10

for exchanges to a different opera or for day-of exchanges (see page 26).

3 or 4 operas with discounts up to 10% OUT OF TOWN SERIES

DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE TRAVELERS— SEE 2 OR 3 OPERAS IN 2 OR 3 DAYS!

• Enjoy seats in the same section for each performance.• Save on hotels, museums and restaurants with special discounts from our

Subscriber Perks partners. Visit sfopera.com/perks for details.• Join the National Patrons Club with a contribution of $2,000 or more and

receive exclusive benefits. Visit sfopera.com/nationalpatrons.

FALL 2013 AND SUMMER 2014



Design Your Own Series are available beginning in May 2013.

2 or 3 operas with discounts up to 10%

OT2 Fall WeekdayDutchman T Nov 12 7:30pm

Barber W Nov 13 7:30pm

SERIES

OT3 Fall Weekend

Dutchman F Nov 15 8pm

Barber S Nov 16 8pm

SERIES

OT1 Verdi/Wagner Bicentennial Weekend Verdi Requiem F Oct 25 8pm

Dutchman S Oct 26 8pm


OT4SERIES

Summer WeekdayTraviata T Jun 17 8pm



SERIES

OT5 Summer WeekendTraviata F Jun 20 8pm


Show Boat Su Jun 22 2pm

OT6SERIES

Summer Weekday




OT1

N/A

$161

$241

$303

$359

$359

$328

$532

$745

$955

N/A

$70

$138

$187

$187

$228

$187

$318

$479

$614

N/A

$126

$181

$218

$259

$259

$228

$397

$570

$705

OT3

N/A

$94

$185

$267

$267

$330

$267

$468

$681

$888

OT4

N/A

$184

$254

$315

$378

$378

$330

$588

$813

$1,017

N/A

$94

$185

$267

$267

$330

$267

$468

$681

$888

SECTION

Balcony Side (BLS)

Balcony Rear (BLR)

Balcony Front (BLF)

Balcony Circle (BC)


Dress Circle (DC)




Box Seats (BOX)

OT2 OT5 OT6

SERIES

22

Get closer to opera

SUBSCRIBER ADD-ON

*Limited availability in Balcony Side; please provide alternate-choice dates and sections.

OperaVision performances include a discounted per-ticket service fee for subscriber add-on tickets (Balcony Side $2, Balcony Rear $4 and Balcony Front $5) to offset the cost of this service.

Deposited monies do not guarantee seating selections (for details, please see page 29). Cast, programs, prices and schedule are subject to change.

Subscribers have priority access to purchase additional tickets months before tickets go on sale to the general public.Purchase tickets to operas not included in your subscription series, or treat friends and family to any of the season’s performances at discounted subscriber-only prices. As an added benefit, subscribers may exchange additional (add-on) tickets using subscriber exchange privileges.

COMPLETE YOUR SEASON

(415) 864-3330 · sfopera.com

ISABEL LEONARD STARS IN THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

$23 / $25

$30 / $34

$64 / $69

$95

$95

$117

$95

$167

$233

$233

$302

SECTION

Balcony Side (BLS)*

Balcony Rear (BLR)

Balcony Front (BLF)

Balcony Circle (BC)


Dress Circle (DC)





Box Seats (BOX)

$28 / $30

$64 / $68

$89 / $94

$112

$135

$135

$117

$212

$279

$279

$347

$32 / $34

$66 / $70

$100 / $105

$121

$143

$143

$126

$217

$309

$309

$375

$27 / $29

$33 / $37

$73 / $78

$105

$105

$126

$105

$174

$259

$259

$325

M–TH F–SU

Main Stage Operas Except Dutchman

The Flying Dutchman

M–TH F–SU

Tickets are subject to availability. Subscriber add-on orders will be given the best available seats after subscription orders have been filled. Subscribers are not guaranteed their subscription seats or adjacent seats on additional ticket purchases. Tickets will be mailed in July. Premium sections are not available for Opening Night (September 6, 2013) unless purchased for Opera Ball.


23

SFOPERA.COMRead program notes and plot synopses, listen to audio clips and watch current production videos available prior to each opera’s opening night.

CONNECT WITH US

PRE-OPERA TALKSBefore every performance, charismatic music scholars present a 25-minute overview of the opera, with insights on the music, composer and historical background. Talks begin 55 minutes prior to curtain (except Opening Night, Sep 6, 2013). Visit sfopera.com/operatalks.

INSIGHT PANELSRenowned artists and personalities from the world of opera, and often cast members and directors from the shows, share behind-the-scenes insights and experiences during informal panel discussions. Visit sfopera.com/insights.

OPERA PREVIEWSOpera Guild Previews feature renowned musicologists and other experts who offer fresh, in-depth looks into the season’s upcoming operas to communities around the Bay Area. Visit sfopera.com/previews.

JOIN BRAVO! CLUBJoin BRAVO! CLUB and meet other opera-loving, young professionals ages 21–40. Members enjoy events and ticket discounts throughout the year. Visit sfopera.com/bravo.

KQED TV BROADCASTS Check local listings on KQED-TV in summer 2013 for select San Francisco Opera performances from recent seasons.

RADIO BROADCASTSSan Francisco Opera performances from recent seasons air the first Sunday of every month on Classical KDFC 90.3/89.9/104.9 FM. In the summer and early fall, broadcasts also air on the WFMT Radio Network across the country. Visit sfopera.com/broadcast for other ways to listen on KDFC and WFMT.

Get closer to opera

COMPLETE YOUR SEASON

Enrich your experience and learn more about the operas in your series.

OPERAVISION IN THE BALCONYSelect performances feature high-definition video projection screens on the Balcony level, bringing audiences closer to the action on stage. Subtitles are shown at the bottom of each screen. Visit sfopera.com/operavision.

To experience OperaVision at every opera in your series, choose Series M, R, R+RBW, RBW, N, O or S (look for the symbol).

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

Series pricing with OperaVision performances include a discounted per-ticket service fee (Balcony Side $2, Balcony Rear $4 and Balcony Front $5) to offset the cost of this service.

ENGLISH SUPERTITLESLike the subtitles that accompany foreign language films, all of our operas are performed with supertitles—English paraphrases of the text projected on a screen above the stage.

OVERTURE WORKSHOPSThese interactive workshops for adults take you through the journey of creating an opera. Sessions held in fall and spring. Sign up for E-Opera to receive invitations.

EDUCATION PROGRAMSSan Francisco Opera and the Opera Guild provide programs for K–12 students and educators, helping to keep the arts alive. The Opera also provides programs for adults, university students and families. Visit sfopera.com/education.

sfopera.com/blog

Photo: Cory Weaver

24

PATRONS($75–$2,999)

Gain deeper insights into the season with exclusive publications and our popular annual season preview CDs. Attend rehearsals and learn about opera from leading singers and production artists at panel discussions. Enjoy a first glimpse of the new class of Adler Fellows—our internationally renowned young artist training program.

MEDALLION SOCIETY ($3,000–$24,999)

Join our most involved group of patrons and become part of a community of insiders. Enjoy exclusive receptions, our annual Medallion Society luncheon and conveniences including reserved parking, free ticket exchanges and special seating priority. At higher levels, enjoy access to the Jeannik Méquet Littlefield Intermezzo Lounge as well as intimate artistic demonstrations.

LEADERSHIP GIVING($25,000 AND ABOVE)

Leadership donors believe that opera is a transformative art form and wish to have a significant impact on the annual success of San Francisco Opera. Join our innermost circle of supporters and make a lasting investment in the Company’s future while enjoying exclusive access to programs, artists and leaders in recognition of your support.

Your investment in San Francisco Opera helps us deliver world-class performances, train the stars of tomorrow, bring opera education to local schools and present free community events.

Great opera can enrich your life and transform our community. Help us continue this tradition by joining our family of generous contributors.

For details about giving levels and donor benefits, please call (415) 565-6416 or visit sfopera.com/support.

BECOME AN OPERA INSIDERContribute to San Francisco Opera and come closer to this amazing art form.

(415) 864-3330 · sfopera.com

25

Other Ways to Get Involved

CAMERATA ($75,000+ ABOVE ANNUAL SUPPORT)

Join our visionary group of donors who, with multi-year commitments above and beyond their annual support, help realize David Gockley’s vision for the Company: creating exciting new works, assembling star-studded casts, showcasing the artistry of Music Director Nicola Luisotti and harnessing new media to expand audiences. Call Andrew Morgan at (415) 565-3266 for details.

DESIGNATED GIVING ($5,000–$25,000+)

Direct your annual support to things you are most passionate about: media outreach, opera education or Adler Fellowships. Become an affiliate sponsor and fund an artistic component of a single production: costumes, chorus, orchestra and more. Call Judith Frankel at (415) 551-6226 for details.

LEGACY GIVING

Remember San Francisco Opera in your estate plan. Endowment and legacy giving can provide financial advantages to you, while helping to ensure the future of San Francisco Opera, and provide a cushion of support during challenging economic times. Call Mark Jones at (415) 565-3206 for details.

For details about giving levels and donor benefits, go to sfopera.com/support.

BECOME AN OPERA INSIDER

In keeping with IRS regulations, the fair-market value of certain membership benefits and privileges may reduce tax deductibility. The value of these benefits will be noted in San Francisco Opera’s acknowledgement of your gift. Per IRS guidelines, contributions received through IRAs or donor advised funds are not eligible for benefits. Please call Andy Maguire at (415) 551-6318 with any questions.

Photos by Drew Altizer

26

At the time of the initial subscription purchase, Full Series subscribers may arrange early exchanges for up to three performances per subscription; Half Series subscribers may arrange

early exchanges for up to two performances per subscription. Available only at the time of initial order, by phone or in person; not available by mail, fax or online.

MEPHISTOPHELES

(415) 864-3330 · sfopera.com

sfopera.com/calendar 2013-14 CalendarS E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 3SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

O C T O B E R 2 0 1 3

Customized Full and Half Series early exchange benefit:

• All subscribers: no-fee exchanges for subscription tickets or add-on tickets to another performance of the same opera.

• Full and Half Series subscribers: exchange to a different opera with no fee. All other series subscribers: exchange to a different opera for $10 per ticket, compared to $25 for nonsubscribers.

• Subscribers may exchange tickets over the phone (please have your tickets in hand).

• Exchange tickets in advance, at least 24 hours prior to the performance, subject to availability. There is a $10 fee for exchanges made on the day of the performance for all subscribers.

The general exchange period opens in mid-June 2013:

Fast, Easy Exchanges Highlighted boxes denote opening performances.

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

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

EREV ROSH HASHANAH

EREV YOM KIPPUR

ROSH HASHANAHA 8pm

Mephistopheles

D, E 7:30pm

Mephistopheles

J, K 8pmYOM KIPPUR

Mephistopheles

R, S RBW

7:30pm

Mephistopheles

D, F 7:30pm

Claiborne

G, H 8pm

Mephistopheles

M, O 2pm

Claiborne

C 8pm

Mephistopheles

R, T 7:30pm

Claiborne

J, L 8pm

Claiborne

M, N 2pm

Mephistopheles

A, B 8pm

Claiborne

X 7:30pm

Mephistopheles

G, I 8pm

Claiborne

A, C 8pm

Falstaff

G, H 8pm

Falstaff

D, E 7:30pm

Falstaff

M, N 2pm

Falstaff

A, B 8pm

Dutchman

7:30pm

Falstaff

8pm

Verdi Requiem

D, F 7:30pm

Dutchman

R, S RBW

J, K 8pm

Dutchman

X 7:30pm

Falstaff

W 2pm

Falstaff

1:30pm

Opera in the Park

MEPHISTOPHELES DOLORES CLAIBORNE THE FLYING DUTCHMAN

N O V E M B E R – D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 3SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

DECEMBER

1

sfopera.com/calendar

Highlighted boxes denote opening performances.

FALSTAFF

SHOW BOAT LA TRAVIATA MADAME BUTTERFLYTHE BARBER OF SEVILLE

J U N E – J U LY 2 0 1 4SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30

Original photos by: cover/Marty Sohl/Metropolitan Opera production of The Damnation of Faust; p. 2/Marty Sohl/Metropolitan Opera production of The Damnation of Faust; p. 3/Nicola Luisotti/Terrence McCarthy; p. 4/Beth Bergman/Metropolitan Opera production of Il Trovatore; p. 5/Brett Coomer/Houston Grand Opera production of Falstaff; p. 6/Rozarii Lynch/Seattle Opera production of The Flying Dutchman; p. 7/Nicola Luisotti/Terrence McCarthy; p. 8/Giuseppe Finzi/John F. Martin; pp. 8–9/Marie-Noëlle Robert/Théâtre du Châtelet/Teatro Real production of The Barber of Seville; pp. 10–11/Dan

Rest/Lyric Opera of Chicago; p. 12/Ken Howard/San Francisco Opera production of La Traviata; p. 13/Tim Matheson/Vancouver Opera/Opera Omaha production of Madame Butterfly; p. 22/Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera production of The Barber of Seville; back cover/Nicola Luisotti/Terrence McCarthy

Design: Mission Minded · www.Mission-Minded.com

High-definition video projection screens are featured on the Balcony level for this performance. Visit sfopera.com/operavision.

For the most up-to-date calendar of events, visit sfopera.com/calendar.

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

JULY

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

B 8pm

Show Boat

8pm

Traviata

X 7:30pm

Traviata

I 8pm

Traviata

2pm

Traviata

7:30pm

Butterfly

W 2pm

Butterfly

7:30pm

Butterfly

T 7:30pm

Show Boat

INDEPENDENCE DAYR, S RBW

THANKSGIVING

J, L 8pm

Falstaff

M, N 2pm

Dutchman

R, T 7:30pm

Dutchman

J, K 8pm

Barber

M, O 2pm

Barber

X 7:30pm

Dutchman

G, I 8pm

Dutchman

7:30pm

Barber

D, E 7:30pm

Barber

A, C 8pm

Barber

A, C 8pm

Show Boat

D, E 7:30pm

Show Boat

J, K 8pm

Show Boat

W 2pm

Show Boat

D, E 7:30pm

Traviata

J, L 8pm

Traviata

B 8pm

Barber

W 2pm

Barber

F 7:30pm

Barber

8pm

Barber

G, H 8pm

Barber

L 8pm

Barber

2pm

Barberfor Families

2pm

Barberfor Families

7:30pm

AdlerGala Concert

PRIDE

M, O 2pm

Show Boat

G, I 8pm

Show Boat

7:30pm

Show Boat

M, N 2pm

Butterfly

G, H 8pm

Butterfly

A, B 8pm

Traviata

D, F 7:30pm

Butterfly

A, C 8pm

Butterfly

X 7:30pm

Show Boat

G, H 8pm

Traviata

R, T 7:30pm

Traviata

M, O 2pm

Traviata

J, K 8pm

Butterfly

R, S RBW

R, S RBW

28

OPERA BALL 2013San Francisco Opera Guild Event Chairs Ann Girard and Mai Shiver invite you to celebrate the opening night of San Francisco Opera’s 91st season. Pre-performance cocktails and a sumptuous dinner are followed by a performance of Boito’s Mephistopheles, after which guests will enjoy dancing and further celebration. Advance reservations are essential for this perennially sold-out evening. For tickets and more information, contact SF Opera Guild at (415) 565-3204 or sfopera.com/operaball2013.

BRAVO! CLUB GALAEvent chairs Sia Chronis and Lauren Groff invite you to the BRAVO! CLUB’s annual black-tie gala. Celebrate San Francisco Opera’s 91st season with other young opera lovers! Enjoy cocktails prior to Boito’s Mephistopheles, followed by dancing into the wee hours. For tickets and membership information, visit sfopera.com/bravo.

Opening Night · September 6, 2013The City’s Most Magical Evening

How to renew SPECIAL EVENTS

(415) 864-3330 · sfopera.com

SAN FRANCISCO OPERA CENTER

SCHWABACHER DEBUT RECITAL SERIES Phillipe Sly, bass-baritoneSunday, April 7, 2013, 5:30pm

New York Festival of Song’s Steven BlierSunday, April 21, 2013, 5:30pm

Sarah Mesko, mezzo-sopranoTheo Lebow, tenorSunday, May 5, 2013, 5:30pm

Temple Emanu-El’s Martin Meyer Sanctuary, 2 Lake St. at Arguello Blvd. For more information or for tickets call the Opera Box Office at (415) 864-3330.

THE FUTURE IS NOW: ADLER FELLOWS GALA CONCERTWednesday, November 27, 2013, 7:30pm

FREE SIMULCAST AT AT&T PARKWEBCOR BUILDERS PRESENTS OPERA AT THE BALLPARKThe 2013–14 Season simulcast will be announced in Summer 2013.sfopera.com/simulcast

GRAND OPERA CINEMA SERIESEnjoy San Francisco opera performances, recorded in high-definition, at a movie theater near you!Sign up for E-Opera to receive updates. sfopera.com/cinemaseries

MEROLA OPERA PROGRAM

MEROLA’S SCHWABACHER SUMMER CONCERT Thursday, July 18, 2013, 7:30pm

MEROLA SUMMER OPERA The Rape of Lucretia by Benjamin Britten Thursday, July 11, 2013, 8pm Saturday, July 13, 2013, 2pm

Le Nozze di Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Thursday, August 1, 2013, 8pm Saturday, August 3, 2013, 2pm

MEROLA GRAND FINALE War Memorial Opera House Saturday, August 17, 2013, 7:30pm

For tickets, call the Opera Box Office at (415) 864-3330 beginning in March 2013.

FREE OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES

MEROLA’S SCHWABACHER SUMMER CONCERT Yerba Buena Gardens Saturday, July 20, 2013, 2pm

OPERA AT STERN GROVE Sigmund Stern Grove Sunday, August 18, 2013, 2pm

SAN FRANCISCO OPERA IN THE PARK Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park Sunday, September 8, 2013, 1:30pm sfopera.com/park

29

How to order 1. Select your Full, Half, Mini or Out of Town series

Alternate series

2. Select your seating section

Alternate section

Seating sections for certain subscription series sell quickly. Please select an alternate series or section, in case your first choice is not available.

Full and Half Series early exchanges and the Full Series “drop one opera” option are available only at the time of the initial order, by phone or in person only; not available by mail, fax or online. Performances dropped or exchanged will be permanently released from your series for this season; please provide alternate choices. Note that early exchanges are sold unseated and seats are not likely to be the same as the original subscription seats.

3. Add tickets to other performances not in your subscription, including the Verdi Requiem and The Barber of Seville for Families.

4. Make a contribution.

When you donate to San Francisco Opera, your investment helps us deliver world-class performances, train the stars of tomorrow, bring opera education to local schools and present free community events. It also brings you closer to this amazing art form. Please consider making the most generous annual gift you can.

5. Place your order.

A note about how we process your order: Checks will be deposited immediately and credit cards will be charged for the full value of your first choice or the full value of your first payment if you have chosen a payment plan. This is not a guarantee of seating. If your final seat assignment is your alternate choice, we will automatically refund or charge the difference due, as appropriate. Please note that we will do our best to accommodate seating requests, however we cannot guarantee the availability of seating in any section or price level. If we cannot seat you in any of your choices, we will contact you to discuss an alternate section, seat, package or a full refund.

Use this checklist to prepare your order for the 2013–14 Season when ordering by phone, online or in person.

ONLINE sfopera.com

PHONE (415) 864-3330

IN PERSON San Francisco Opera War Memorial Opera House 301 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102-4509

BOX OFFICE HOURS Mon 10am–5pm Tue–Fri 10am–6pm Sat 10am–6pm (during performance season)

Seating priority is based upon subscription and contribution history, with greater consideration given to contributions. For information, please call (415) 551-6320.

New subscriptions, early exchanges and add-on tickets are sold unseated.


Design Your Own Series will be available May 2013.

Sennheiser amplification devices for hearing-impaired patrons are available. Headsets are available at the South Promenade coat check room.

If you do not receive an acknowledgment of your order by email or mail within 14 days, please call us at (415) 864-3330 (Mon 10am–5pm, Tue–Fri 10am–6pm).

Cast, programs, prices and schedules are subject to change. All orders are final. No refunds or returns.

An $11 handing fee is charged per order.

SEASON SPONSORCOMPANY SPONSORS

Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation

John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn

Franklin and Catherine Johnson

Mrs. Edmund W. Littlefield

Bernard and Barbro Osher

Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem

War Memorial Opera House

301 Van Ness Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94102-4509

sfopera.com · (415) 864-3330

San Francisco Opera is

supported, in part, by a grant

from Grants for the Arts/

San Francisco Hotel Tax Fund.

DAVID GOCKLEY General Director

NICOLA LUISOTTI Music Director

CORPORATE PARTNERS

Date post:	08-Mar-2016
Category:	Documents
Upload:	san-francisco-opera
View:	215 times
Download:	1 times

2013-14 Season Brochure

Documents