San Francisco Opera: Elektra
Jun
27

San Francisco Opera: Elektra

Grief. Obsession. Vengeance.

In a brutal world where revenge is enacted with the axe, Klytämnestra has murdered her husband Agamemnon. Their daughter Elektra is consumed by her grief and is fixated on vengeance against her mother. Justice must be served.

San Francisco Opera’s production, praised by the San Francisco Chronicle as “extraordinary” and “stunning,” brings us to a modern-day museum and an exhibit on Elektra. A young woman grappling with her own life is pulled into the ancient narrative in this ingenious production by Keith Warner—a taut psychological thriller in which the past and the present become one.

Music Director Eun Sun Kim conducts Richard Strauss’ expressionist masterpiece, replete with one of the largest orchestras in the repertoire. The intense emotions of this Greek tragedy are rendered on a vast scale by Strauss’ massive soundscape and a score that winds up the dramatic tension with an intensity that can only lead to one horrific outcome.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF THE TRAINBEARER.

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San Francisco Opera: 2026 Pride Concert
Jun
26

San Francisco Opera: 2026 Pride Concert

KICK OFF SAN FRANCISCO PRIDE WEEKEND WITH SAN FRANCISCO OPERA!

The San Francisco Opera Orchestra and featured artists will perform a high-energy concert featuring music by Michael Tilson Thomas, Gounod, Giordano, Offenbach, Terence Blanchard, Michael Abels, Stephen Schwartz, K.D. Lang, Brandi Carlile, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, and more! 

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San Francisco Opera: Elektra
Jun
23

San Francisco Opera: Elektra

Grief. Obsession. Vengeance.

In a brutal world where revenge is enacted with the axe, Klytämnestra has murdered her husband Agamemnon. Their daughter Elektra is consumed by her grief and is fixated on vengeance against her mother. Justice must be served.

San Francisco Opera’s production, praised by the San Francisco Chronicle as “extraordinary” and “stunning,” brings us to a modern-day museum and an exhibit on Elektra. A young woman grappling with her own life is pulled into the ancient narrative in this ingenious production by Keith Warner—a taut psychological thriller in which the past and the present become one.

Music Director Eun Sun Kim conducts Richard Strauss’ expressionist masterpiece, replete with one of the largest orchestras in the repertoire. The intense emotions of this Greek tragedy are rendered on a vast scale by Strauss’ massive soundscape and a score that winds up the dramatic tension with an intensity that can only lead to one horrific outcome.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF THE TRAINBEARER.

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San Francisco Opera: Elektra
Jun
19

San Francisco Opera: Elektra

Grief. Obsession. Vengeance.

In a brutal world where revenge is enacted with the axe, Klytämnestra has murdered her husband Agamemnon. Their daughter Elektra is consumed by her grief and is fixated on vengeance against her mother. Justice must be served.

San Francisco Opera’s production, praised by the San Francisco Chronicle as “extraordinary” and “stunning,” brings us to a modern-day museum and an exhibit on Elektra. A young woman grappling with her own life is pulled into the ancient narrative in this ingenious production by Keith Warner—a taut psychological thriller in which the past and the present become one.

Music Director Eun Sun Kim conducts Richard Strauss’ expressionist masterpiece, replete with one of the largest orchestras in the repertoire. The intense emotions of this Greek tragedy are rendered on a vast scale by Strauss’ massive soundscape and a score that winds up the dramatic tension with an intensity that can only lead to one horrific outcome.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF THE TRAINBEARER.

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San Francisco Opera: Elektra
Jun
14

San Francisco Opera: Elektra

Grief. Obsession. Vengeance.

In a brutal world where revenge is enacted with the axe, Klytämnestra has murdered her husband Agamemnon. Their daughter Elektra is consumed by her grief and is fixated on vengeance against her mother. Justice must be served.

San Francisco Opera’s production, praised by the San Francisco Chronicle as “extraordinary” and “stunning,” brings us to a modern-day museum and an exhibit on Elektra. A young woman grappling with her own life is pulled into the ancient narrative in this ingenious production by Keith Warner—a taut psychological thriller in which the past and the present become one.

Music Director Eun Sun Kim conducts Richard Strauss’ expressionist masterpiece, replete with one of the largest orchestras in the repertoire. The intense emotions of this Greek tragedy are rendered on a vast scale by Strauss’ massive soundscape and a score that winds up the dramatic tension with an intensity that can only lead to one horrific outcome.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF THE TRAINBEARER.

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San Francisco Opera: Elektra
Jun
11

San Francisco Opera: Elektra

Grief. Obsession. Vengeance.

In a brutal world where revenge is enacted with the axe, Klytämnestra has murdered her husband Agamemnon. Their daughter Elektra is consumed by her grief and is fixated on vengeance against her mother. Justice must be served.

San Francisco Opera’s production, praised by the San Francisco Chronicle as “extraordinary” and “stunning,” brings us to a modern-day museum and an exhibit on Elektra. A young woman grappling with her own life is pulled into the ancient narrative in this ingenious production by Keith Warner—a taut psychological thriller in which the past and the present become one.

Music Director Eun Sun Kim conducts Richard Strauss’ expressionist masterpiece, replete with one of the largest orchestras in the repertoire. The intense emotions of this Greek tragedy are rendered on a vast scale by Strauss’ massive soundscape and a score that winds up the dramatic tension with an intensity that can only lead to one horrific outcome.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF THE TRAINBEARER.

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San Francisco Opera: Elektra
Jun
7

San Francisco Opera: Elektra

Grief. Obsession. Vengeance.

In a brutal world where revenge is enacted with the axe, Klytämnestra has murdered her husband Agamemnon. Their daughter Elektra is consumed by her grief and is fixated on vengeance against her mother. Justice must be served.

San Francisco Opera’s production, praised by the San Francisco Chronicle as “extraordinary” and “stunning,” brings us to a modern-day museum and an exhibit on Elektra. A young woman grappling with her own life is pulled into the ancient narrative in this ingenious production by Keith Warner—a taut psychological thriller in which the past and the present become one.

Music Director Eun Sun Kim conducts Richard Strauss’ expressionist masterpiece, replete with one of the largest orchestras in the repertoire. The intense emotions of this Greek tragedy are rendered on a vast scale by Strauss’ massive soundscape and a score that winds up the dramatic tension with an intensity that can only lead to one horrific outcome.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF THE TRAINBEARER.

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SAN FRANCISCO OPERA: Bohème Out of the Box
Apr
26

SAN FRANCISCO OPERA: Bohème Out of the Box

San Francisco Opera is taking opera out of the Opera House for the fourth season of Bohème Out of the Box. These free, live performances of an abridged version of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, featuring powerful emotions and soaring arias, will travel to outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area this April. The very first opera to be presented by San Francisco Opera 103 years ago, Puccini’s popular work of love and loss among a group of bohemian artists will be performed in an intimate one-hour version on a converted shipping-container-turned-mobile opera stage. 

Directed by Jose Maria Condemi, Bohème Out of the Box will be performed by guest artists and San Francisco Opera’s Adler Fellows with piano accompaniment. The opera will be sung in Italian and guests will be able to access live English translations online via their smartphones.

Families with young children are invited to participate in a free First Act Workshop 30 minutes before showtime at all performances of Bohème Out of the Box.  Explore Puccini’s La Bohème and get to know the passionate artists in the story. Bring along a favorite stuffed-animal friend and dance to “Musetta’s Waltz,” one of the most famous melodies in all of opera.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF MIMÌ

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SAN FRANCISCO OPERA: Bohème Out of the Box
Apr
25

SAN FRANCISCO OPERA: Bohème Out of the Box

San Francisco Opera is taking opera out of the Opera House for the fourth season of Bohème Out of the Box. These free, live performances of an abridged version of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, featuring powerful emotions and soaring arias, will travel to outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area this April. The very first opera to be presented by San Francisco Opera 103 years ago, Puccini’s popular work of love and loss among a group of bohemian artists will be performed in an intimate one-hour version on a converted shipping-container-turned-mobile opera stage. 

Directed by Jose Maria Condemi, Bohème Out of the Box will be performed by guest artists and San Francisco Opera’s Adler Fellows with piano accompaniment. The opera will be sung in Italian and guests will be able to access live English translations online via their smartphones.

Families with young children are invited to participate in a free First Act Workshop 30 minutes before showtime at all performances of Bohème Out of the Box.  Explore Puccini’s La Bohème and get to know the passionate artists in the story. Bring along a favorite stuffed-animal friend and dance to “Musetta’s Waltz,” one of the most famous melodies in all of opera.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF MIMÌ

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SAN FRANCISCO OPERA: Bohème Out of the Box
Apr
22

SAN FRANCISCO OPERA: Bohème Out of the Box

San Francisco Opera is taking opera out of the Opera House for the fourth season of Bohème Out of the Box. These free, live performances of an abridged version of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, featuring powerful emotions and soaring arias, will travel to outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area this April. The very first opera to be presented by San Francisco Opera 103 years ago, Puccini’s popular work of love and loss among a group of bohemian artists will be performed in an intimate one-hour version on a converted shipping-container-turned-mobile opera stage. 

Directed by Jose Maria Condemi, Bohème Out of the Box will be performed by guest artists and San Francisco Opera’s Adler Fellows with piano accompaniment. The opera will be sung in Italian and guests will be able to access live English translations online via their smartphones.

Families with young children are invited to participate in a free First Act Workshop 30 minutes before showtime at all performances of Bohème Out of the Box.  Explore Puccini’s La Bohème and get to know the passionate artists in the story. Bring along a favorite stuffed-animal friend and dance to “Musetta’s Waltz,” one of the most famous melodies in all of opera.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF MIMÌ

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SAN FRANCISCO OPERA: Bohème Out of the Box
Apr
19

SAN FRANCISCO OPERA: Bohème Out of the Box

San Francisco Opera is taking opera out of the Opera House for the fourth season of Bohème Out of the Box. These free, live performances of an abridged version of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, featuring powerful emotions and soaring arias, will travel to outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area this April. The very first opera to be presented by San Francisco Opera 103 years ago, Puccini’s popular work of love and loss among a group of bohemian artists will be performed in an intimate one-hour version on a converted shipping-container-turned-mobile opera stage. 

Directed by Jose Maria Condemi, Bohème Out of the Box will be performed by guest artists and San Francisco Opera’s Adler Fellows with piano accompaniment. The opera will be sung in Italian and guests will be able to access live English translations online via their smartphones.

Families with young children are invited to participate in a free First Act Workshop 30 minutes before showtime at all performances of Bohème Out of the Box.  Explore Puccini’s La Bohème and get to know the passionate artists in the story. Bring along a favorite stuffed-animal friend and dance to “Musetta’s Waltz,” one of the most famous melodies in all of opera.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF MIMÌ

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SAN FRANCISCO OPERA: Bohème Out of the Box
Apr
18

SAN FRANCISCO OPERA: Bohème Out of the Box

San Francisco Opera is taking opera out of the Opera House for the fourth season of Bohème Out of the Box. These free, live performances of an abridged version of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, featuring powerful emotions and soaring arias, will travel to outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area this April. The very first opera to be presented by San Francisco Opera 103 years ago, Puccini’s popular work of love and loss among a group of bohemian artists will be performed in an intimate one-hour version on a converted shipping-container-turned-mobile opera stage. 

Directed by Jose Maria Condemi, Bohème Out of the Box will be performed by guest artists and San Francisco Opera’s Adler Fellows with piano accompaniment. The opera will be sung in Italian and guests will be able to access live English translations online via their smartphones.

Families with young children are invited to participate in a free First Act Workshop 30 minutes before showtime at all performances of Bohème Out of the Box.  Explore Puccini’s La Bohème and get to know the passionate artists in the story. Bring along a favorite stuffed-animal friend and dance to “Musetta’s Waltz,” one of the most famous melodies in all of opera.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF MIMÌ

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SAN FRANCISCO OPERA: Bohème Out of the Box
Apr
12

SAN FRANCISCO OPERA: Bohème Out of the Box

San Francisco Opera is taking opera out of the Opera House for the fourth season of Bohème Out of the Box. These free, live performances of an abridged version of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, featuring powerful emotions and soaring arias, will travel to outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area this April. The very first opera to be presented by San Francisco Opera 103 years ago, Puccini’s popular work of love and loss among a group of bohemian artists will be performed in an intimate one-hour version on a converted shipping-container-turned-mobile opera stage. 

Directed by Jose Maria Condemi, Bohème Out of the Box will be performed by guest artists and San Francisco Opera’s Adler Fellows with piano accompaniment. The opera will be sung in Italian and guests will be able to access live English translations online via their smartphones.

Families with young children are invited to participate in a free First Act Workshop 30 minutes before showtime at all performances of Bohème Out of the Box.  Explore Puccini’s La Bohème and get to know the passionate artists in the story. Bring along a favorite stuffed-animal friend and dance to “Musetta’s Waltz,” one of the most famous melodies in all of opera.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF MIMÌ

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san francisco opera: Bohème Out of the Box
Apr
11

san francisco opera: Bohème Out of the Box

San Francisco Opera is taking opera out of the Opera House for the fourth season of Bohème Out of the Box. These free, live performances of an abridged version of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, featuring powerful emotions and soaring arias, will travel to outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area this April. The very first opera to be presented by San Francisco Opera 103 years ago, Puccini’s popular work of love and loss among a group of bohemian artists will be performed in an intimate one-hour version on a converted shipping-container-turned-mobile opera stage. 

Directed by Jose Maria Condemi, Bohème Out of the Box will be performed by guest artists and San Francisco Opera’s Adler Fellows with piano accompaniment. The opera will be sung in Italian and guests will be able to access live English translations online via their smartphones.

Families with young children are invited to participate in a free First Act Workshop 30 minutes before showtime at all performances of Bohème Out of the Box.  Explore Puccini’s La Bohème and get to know the passionate artists in the story. Bring along a favorite stuffed-animal friend and dance to “Musetta’s Waltz,” one of the most famous melodies in all of opera.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF MIMÌ

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AVA OPERA: LE Nozze di figaro
Nov
23

AVA OPERA: LE Nozze di figaro

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AVA opens its 91st opera season with Mozart’s beloved classic, Le nozze di Figaro, a razor-sharp comedy of love, deception, and class conflict that still remains relevant today. The opera picks up the story of the quick-witted barber, Figaro, now a valet in the household of Count Almaviva, as he attempts to marry his beloved Susanna, while outmaneuvering the philandering Count, who has his own designs on the bride-to-be.

Set over the course of a single day, this fast-paced farce brings together a colorful cast of characters: the fiery Count Almaviva, his beautiful yet heartbroken wife, Countess Almaviva, the dastardly Dr. Bartolo, the meddling Marcellina, and the lovestruck pageboy Cherubino. With disguises, mistaken identities, and last-minute revelations, the opera unfolds with dazzling complexity and emotional depth, all brought to life by Mozart’s brilliant score.

As fresh today as when it premiered in 1786 at Vienna’s Burgtheater, Le nozze di Figaro was the first of three legendary collaborations between Mozart and librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte, cementing Mozart’s legacy as a master of opera. Blending biting social commentary with sublime music, this landmark of operatic repertoire continues to captivate audiences with its wit, humanity, and timeless insight into the follies of love and power.

Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF COUNTESS ALMAVIVA.

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AVA OPERA: LE Nozze di figaro, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NIGHT (45 and under)
Nov
18

AVA OPERA: LE Nozze di figaro, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NIGHT (45 and under)

AVA opens its 91st opera season with Mozart’s beloved classic, Le nozze di Figaro, a razor-sharp comedy of love, deception, and class conflict that still remains relevant today. The opera picks up the story of the quick-witted barber, Figaro, now a valet in the household of Count Almaviva, as he attempts to marry his beloved Susanna, while outmaneuvering the philandering Count, who has his own designs on the bride-to-be.

Set over the course of a single day, this fast-paced farce brings together a colorful cast of characters: the fiery Count Almaviva, his beautiful yet heartbroken wife, Countess Almaviva, the dastardly Dr. Bartolo, the meddling Marcellina, and the lovestruck pageboy Cherubino. With disguises, mistaken identities, and last-minute revelations, the opera unfolds with dazzling complexity and emotional depth, all brought to life by Mozart’s brilliant score.

As fresh today as when it premiered in 1786 at Vienna’s Burgtheater, Le nozze di Figaro was the first of three legendary collaborations between Mozart and librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte, cementing Mozart’s legacy as a master of opera. Blending biting social commentary with sublime music, this landmark of operatic repertoire continues to captivate audiences with its wit, humanity, and timeless insight into the follies of love and power.

Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF COUNTESS ALMAVIVA.

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AVA OPERA: LE Nozze di figaro
Nov
13

AVA OPERA: LE Nozze di figaro

AVA opens its 91st opera season with Mozart’s beloved classic, Le nozze di Figaro, a razor-sharp comedy of love, deception, and class conflict that still remains relevant today. The opera picks up the story of the quick-witted barber, Figaro, now a valet in the household of Count Almaviva, as he attempts to marry his beloved Susanna, while outmaneuvering the philandering Count, who has his own designs on the bride-to-be.

Set over the course of a single day, this fast-paced farce brings together a colorful cast of characters: the fiery Count Almaviva, his beautiful yet heartbroken wife, Countess Almaviva, the dastardly Dr. Bartolo, the meddling Marcellina, and the lovestruck pageboy Cherubino. With disguises, mistaken identities, and last-minute revelations, the opera unfolds with dazzling complexity and emotional depth, all brought to life by Mozart’s brilliant score.

As fresh today as when it premiered in 1786 at Vienna’s Burgtheater, Le nozze di Figaro was the first of three legendary collaborations between Mozart and librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte, cementing Mozart’s legacy as a master of opera. Blending biting social commentary with sublime music, this landmark of operatic repertoire continues to captivate audiences with its wit, humanity, and timeless insight into the follies of love and power.

Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF COUNTESS ALMAVIVA.

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AVA OPERA: LE Nozze di figaro, Opening Night Celebration
Nov
8

AVA OPERA: LE Nozze di figaro, Opening Night Celebration

AVA opens its 91st opera season with Mozart’s beloved classic, Le nozze di Figaro, a razor-sharp comedy of love, deception, and class conflict that still remains relevant today. The opera picks up the story of the quick-witted barber, Figaro, now a valet in the household of Count Almaviva, as he attempts to marry his beloved Susanna, while outmaneuvering the philandering Count, who has his own designs on the bride-to-be.

Set over the course of a single day, this fast-paced farce brings together a colorful cast of characters: the fiery Count Almaviva, his beautiful yet heartbroken wife, Countess Almaviva, the dastardly Dr. Bartolo, the meddling Marcellina, and the lovestruck pageboy Cherubino. With disguises, mistaken identities, and last-minute revelations, the opera unfolds with dazzling complexity and emotional depth, all brought to life by Mozart’s brilliant score.

As fresh today as when it premiered in 1786 at Vienna’s Burgtheater, Le nozze di Figaro was the first of three legendary collaborations between Mozart and librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte, cementing Mozart’s legacy as a master of opera. Blending biting social commentary with sublime music, this landmark of operatic repertoire continues to captivate audiences with its wit, humanity, and timeless insight into the follies of love and power.

Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF COUNTESS ALMAVIVA.

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AVA Opera Giargiari Bel Canto Competition
Oct
4

AVA Opera Giargiari Bel Canto Competition

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Get ready for a thrilling night of vocal brilliance and dazzling performances at AVA’s annual singing competition! For over 45 years, the Giargiari Bel Canto Competition has been a highlight of AVA’s season. Experience the excitement as our remarkable Resident Artists compete in a showcase of exceptional vocal talent. Each Resident Artist will deliver stunning arias, demonstrating their incredible range, technique, and emotional depth. This is your chance to see the next generation of opera stars in action, each vying for top honors in this beloved competition.

Your vote counts! Feel the thrill and be part of the action by casting your vote for your favorite singer of the night! Your participation adds to the excitement of the evening with the highly coveted Audience Choice Award.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of a night that combines high-stakes competition with sublime artistry. Get your tickets now and be there to cheer on your favorite performers, cast your vote, and celebrate the renowned talent of AVA’s Resident Artists. Let your voice be heard on this unforgettable evening!

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Merola Opera Grand Finale
Aug
16

Merola Opera Grand Finale

Conducted by Kelly Kuo and directed by Elio Bucky (Merola ’25)

Experience the electrifying culmination of an extraordinary summer as all 2025 Merolini take the stage for one final, unforgettable night. Performed in the grandeur of the War Memorial Opera House, this thrilling concert showcases opera’s rising stars in a breathtaking program of arias and ensembles. Audiences are invited to witness the next generation of operatic talent before their careers soar to the world’s greatest stages at this joyous celebration of artistry, passion, and the future of opera.

Performed with English supertitles.

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Merola Opera: Le Comte Ory
Aug
2

Merola Opera: Le Comte Ory

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Conducted by Pierre Vallet and directed by Garnett Bruce.

Rossini’s delightful comedy bursts with laughter, romance, and mischief as Count Ory stops at nothing—disguising himself in increasingly ridiculous ways—to win the heart of Countess Adèle. However, he’s not the only one scheming for her affection; his clever page is also in love with the Countess, and the two of them are hatching a plan of their own. Featuring a whirlwind of mistaken identities, gender-bending disguises, and Rossini’s effervescent melodies, this joyful adventure is a celebration of wit, charm, and dazzling vocal fireworks. Don’t miss this sparkling and hilarious, rarely seen gem!

Performed in French with English supertitles.

ALEXA WILL BE PERFORMING IN THE COMTESSE'S ENSEMBLE.

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Merola Opera: Le Comte Ory
Jul
31

Merola Opera: Le Comte Ory

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Conducted by Pierre Vallet and directed by Garnett Bruce.

Rossini’s delightful comedy bursts with laughter, romance, and mischief as Count Ory stops at nothing—disguising himself in increasingly ridiculous ways—to win the heart of Countess Adèle. However, he’s not the only one scheming for her affection; his clever page is also in love with the Countess, and the two of them are hatching a plan of their own. Featuring a whirlwind of mistaken identities, gender-bending disguises, and Rossini’s effervescent melodies, this joyful adventure is a celebration of wit, charm, and dazzling vocal fireworks. Don’t miss this sparkling and hilarious, rarely seen gem!

Performed in French with English supertitles.

ALEXA WILL BE PERFORMING IN THE COMTESSE'S ENSEMBLE.

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Merola Opera - Schwabacher Summer Concert: It’s Complicated: Love & Opera
Jul
12

Merola Opera - Schwabacher Summer Concert: It’s Complicated: Love & Opera

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Conducted by William Long and directed by Omer Ben Seadia (Merola ’14) and Elio Bucky (Merola ’25).

Revel in the sheer joy of opera as the 2025 Merola artists deliver a breathtaking evening of vocal fireworks and lush melodies accompanied by the San Francisco Opera Center Orchestra. Featuring extended scenes from beloved operas by Donizetti alongside Puccini and Gounod, this concert is a feast for the ears, celebrating the expressive power of the human voice with passion, elegance, and undeniable flair.

Performed with English supertitles.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM A SCENE FROM PUCCINI’S SUOR ANGELICA AS THE TITLE ROLE.

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Merola Opera - Schwabacher Summer Concert: It’s Complicated: Love & Opera
Jul
10

Merola Opera - Schwabacher Summer Concert: It’s Complicated: Love & Opera

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Conducted by William Long and directed by Omer Ben Seadia (Merola ’14) and Elio Bucky (Merola ’25).

Revel in the sheer joy of opera as the 2025 Merola artists deliver a breathtaking evening of vocal fireworks and lush melodies accompanied by the San Francisco Opera Center Orchestra. Featuring extended scenes from beloved operas by Donizetti alongside Puccini and Gounod, this concert is a feast for the ears, celebrating the expressive power of the human voice with passion, elegance, and undeniable flair.

Performed with English supertitles.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM A SCENE FROM PUCCINI’S SUOR ANGELICA AS THE TITLE ROLE.

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AVA Opera: L’amico Fritz
May
6

AVA Opera: L’amico Fritz

Embark on an unforgettable journey through lush vineyards and charming cherry orchards with Mascagni’s romantic masterpiece, where love blossoms in the most unexpected ways. In this enchanting tale, Fritz, a man who seemingly has it all and harbors no intention of marrying, finds his world turned upside down by a simple bet. Fritz’s close friend, the wise and playful Rabbi David, wagers that within a year, Fritz will fall in love and marry. With unwavering confidence, Fritz stakes his prized Clairfontaine vineyard on the bet, certain his bachelor lifestyle is unshakable. However, as friends gather to celebrate Fritz’s birthday, the scene is set for a delightful twist of fate. Enter the beautiful Suzel, bearing a birthday bouquet, and suddenly, the stakes of the bet become more than just property. Will Fritz lose it all for love? Or will he find that the greatest riches come not from vineyards but from the heart? This sumptuous romantic opera promises to captivate audiences with its heartfelt story and lush compositions.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF SUZEL.

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AVA Opera: L’amico Fritz
Apr
29

AVA Opera: L’amico Fritz

Embark on an unforgettable journey through lush vineyards and charming cherry orchards with Mascagni’s romantic masterpiece, where love blossoms in the most unexpected ways. In this enchanting tale, Fritz, a man who seemingly has it all and harbors no intention of marrying, finds his world turned upside down by a simple bet. Fritz’s close friend, the wise and playful Rabbi David, wagers that within a year, Fritz will fall in love and marry. With unwavering confidence, Fritz stakes his prized Clairfontaine vineyard on the bet, certain his bachelor lifestyle is unshakable. However, as friends gather to celebrate Fritz’s birthday, the scene is set for a delightful twist of fate. Enter the beautiful Suzel, bearing a birthday bouquet, and suddenly, the stakes of the bet become more than just property. Will Fritz lose it all for love? Or will he find that the greatest riches come not from vineyards but from the heart? This sumptuous romantic opera promises to captivate audiences with its heartfelt story and lush compositions.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF SUZEL.

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AVA Opera: L’amico Fritz
Apr
26

AVA Opera: L’amico Fritz

Embark on an unforgettable journey through lush vineyards and charming cherry orchards with Mascagni’s romantic masterpiece, where love blossoms in the most unexpected ways. In this enchanting tale, Fritz, a man who seemingly has it all and harbors no intention of marrying, finds his world turned upside down by a simple bet. Fritz’s close friend, the wise and playful Rabbi David, wagers that within a year, Fritz will fall in love and marry. With unwavering confidence, Fritz stakes his prized Clairfontaine vineyard on the bet, certain his bachelor lifestyle is unshakable. However, as friends gather to celebrate Fritz’s birthday, the scene is set for a delightful twist of fate. Enter the beautiful Suzel, bearing a birthday bouquet, and suddenly, the stakes of the bet become more than just property. Will Fritz lose it all for love? Or will he find that the greatest riches come not from vineyards but from the heart? This sumptuous romantic opera promises to captivate audiences with its heartfelt story and lush compositions.

ALEXA WILL PERFORM THE ROLE OF SUZEL.

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