Traditional Opera in the Bay Area
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Neighborhood: Civic Center
Nearest Train: MUNI & BART Civic Center; Bus: 5, 21, 47, 49
Phone: +1 415 861 4008
Fax: +1 415 626 1729
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Since 1923, San Francisco Opera has debuted the performances of several well-respected artists including Marie Collier, conductor Silvio Varviso, and director Francis Ford Coppola. Founded by Gaetano Merolo, the War Memorial Opera House, housed in the War Memorial & Performing Arts Center, has been the home of the Opera since 1932. Tours are available only during the opera season. The concert is held on the Sunday following opening night of the Fall Season. San Francisco Opera is the second largest opera company in North America. The Opera's mission is to enrich, be creative and innovative, take leadership and present opera performances of the highest international quality.
M 10a-5p, Tu-Sa 10a-6p
Associated Events
San Francisco Opera BallSep 5th, 2008
5:00PM
The San Francisco Opera presents the Opera Ball, which includes cocktails, opera, an elegant dinner and a selection of fine wines. Come enjoy a red carpet event while meeting the stars and supporting the arts. Past balls have featured such entertainment as Camille Saint-Saëns ' Samson & Delilah.
Admission: USD850-5000.
E-Mail: sfoguild@sfopera.com.
Phone: +1 415 565 3204.
On the Web: SFOpera.
La Traviata
Jun 13th, 2009 to Jul 5th, 2009
Giuseppe Verdi's timeless tale of love graces the stage of the Opera House. Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave.
On the Web: http://sfopera.com/o/275.asp
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