The season kicks off Septemwith the city’s biggest night of the year. Now, San Francisco Opera is set to celebrate its dazzling legacy in spectacular fashion this upcoming year-from the beloved Opera Ball to the return of a full season of mainstage productions. From commissioning thrilling new works by leading composers to introducing new voices and supporting the next generation of operatic artists through its training programs, the company has long been a pioneer in its field. “From the moment Gaetano Merola raised the first curtain on San Francisco Opera, this has been a company of possibility, of excellence, of innovative spirit,” said Matthew Shilvock, the opera’s general director.

Only the third American opera company to reach its centennial milestone, San Francisco Opera’s longevity is a testament to its tireless dedication to preserving the art of opera while also expanding its boundaries. Since its inaugural performance of Puccini’s La Bohème on September 26, 1923, San Francisco Opera has persisted through the Great Depression and World War II, the rise of technology and competing media to earthquakes and recessions, and the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022-2023 season honors the company’s storied past and bright future with Opera Ball: The Centennial Celebration, Opening Night, 100th Anniversary concerts, and more. Celebrate Día de los Muertos with the San Francisco Symphony Teresa Rodriguez October 25, 2022

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