Merola Opera Program 2013 Events
Merola Opera Program Summer Festival
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Tickets to public performances can be ordered through the San Francisco Box Office:
War Memorial Opera House
301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102
Monday: 10 AM - 5 PM; Tuesday through Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM; (415) 864-3330
The Rape of Lucretia
by Benjamin Britten
Sung in English with English supertitles
Thursday, July 11 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 13 at 2:00 PM
Everett Auditorium
at Everett Middle School
450 Church Street, San Francisco
Conductor Mark Morash
Director Peter Kazaras
Britten's emotionally charged chamber opera, The Rape of Lucretia, is at once powerful and devastating. Lucretia is considered the most virtuous woman by her peers and her husband Collatinus. However ubeknownst to Collatinus, his friend Tarquinius has travelled to Rome to "test" her virtue. Lucretia and her serving women give Tarquinius a place to stay for the night when he arrives, despite Lucretia's reluctance. At night Tarquinius comes into Lucretia's room and, although she remains true to her husband, he will not take no for an answer. Lucretia, faced with her own conflicting emotions and despair, ultimately takes her own life. A heartbreaking and poignant work, this opera is best suited for adult audiences.
Tickets: $60, $40, $25, $15 Students
Free pre-performance talk with Peter Kazaras one hour before the performances in Everett Auditorium.
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Schwabacher Summer Concert
Thursday, July 18 at 7:30 PM
Everett Auditorium
at Everett Middle School
450 Church Street, San Francisco
Tickets: $40, $25, $15 Students
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FREE Outdoor Schwabacher Summer Concert
Saturday, July 20 at 2:00 PM
Yerba Buena Gardens
Conductor Kevin Murphy
Director Roy Rallo
Don't miss this summertime tradition, both indoors at Everett Auditorium and the free outdoor concert at Yerba Buena Gardens. Come see the opera stars of tomorrow in this spectacular concert with something for everyone, featuring scenes from Don Giovanni, Don Carlo, L'italiana in Algeri, Lucia di Lammermoor, L'amico Fritz and Otello.
Le nozze di Figaro
by W.A. Mozart
Sung in Italian with English supertitles
Thursday, August 1 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, August 3 at 2:00 PM
Everett Auditorium
at Everett Middle School
450 Church Street, San Francisco
Conductor Xian Zhang
Director Robin Guarino
Count Almaviva's crafty sidekick Figaro is back in Mozart's classic comedy. Set following the event of Il barbiere di Siviglia, it's Figaro's turn to find love as he prepares to marry his sweetheart Susanna. But Figaro becomes (rightfully) concerned that the philandering Count Almaviva has designs on his bride-to-be and becomes twisted in his own plot to outwit the Count. Meanwhile the Countess, distraught by her unfaithful husband, is planning her own revenge: a plot filled with disguises, false clues and deception. After a number of hilarious mix ups and mistaken identites, the Count learns his lesson, Figaro gets the girl and the family-friendly comic opera ends with celebrations all around.
Tickets: $60, $40, $25, $15 Students
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Merola Grand Finale
Saturday, August 17 at 7:30 PM
War Memorial Opera House
Conductor John DeMain
The culmination of the Merola summer at the War Memorial Opera House, the Merola Grand Finale is your last chance to see these talented performers before they embark on the next stage of their careers. Maestro John DeMain and the San Francisco Opera Orchestra join the Merola participants directed by apprentice stage director, George Cederquist. You won't want to miss these future opera headliners as they showcase their talent and the progress made during the Merola summer.
Tickets: $45 Orchestra Permium & Grand Tier Premium, $35 Orchestra and Grand Tier, $25 Dress Circle, $15 Students
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Merola Grand Finale Reception
Saturday, August 17, post-performance
War Memorial Opera House Lower Level Cafe
Congratulate the artists on their success and bid them farewell at a festive post-concert reception in the Lower Level Cafe.
Tickets: $50
Merola Opera Program Member-Only Events
Gain access to these exclusive events!
Meet the Merolini
Friday, June 7, 5:30 PM
Nourse Theatre
Benefactor Members and higher
Warren Jones Pre-Class Talk
Tuesday, June 11, 6:30 PM
Nourse Theatre
Platinum Circle Members and higher
Warren Jones Master Class
Tuesday, June 11, 7:00 PM
Nourse Theatre
Bronze Circle Members and higher
"Bring a Friend" Jane Eaglen Master Class
Wednesday, June 19, 7:00 PM
Nourse Theatre
Open to all Merola member who bring a nonmember friend
Merola Auditions for the General Director
Sunday, June 23, 6:00 PM
War Memorial Opera House Mainstage
Founder Members and higher
Martin Katz Master Class
Monday, June 24, 7:00 PM
Nourse Theatre
By Invitation Only
Sponsors Reception
Monday, June 24, 9:00 PM
Wattis Room, Davies Symphony Hall
By Invitation Only
Day at Merola
Friday, June 28, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
War Memorial Opera House and Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall
Benefactor Members and higher
Neil Shicoff Benefit Master Class
Wednesday, July 10, 7:00 PM
Nourse Theatre
Open to all Merola members. This special master class is a fundraiser for the Merola Opera Program and tickets are $50 each. A reception will follow the class.
Schwabacher Debut Recital Auditions
Wednesday, August 7, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
War Memorial Opera House Chorus Room
Platinum Circle Members and higher
John DeMain Master Class
Thursday, August 8, 7:00 PM
Nourse Theatre
Supporter Members and higher
To join and become eligible, please visit www.merola.org/join.
Related link: Member Benefits
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