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π˜›π˜’π˜―π˜―π˜©Γ€π˜Άπ˜΄π˜¦π˜³ is the fifth opera by German composer Wilhelm Richard Wagner (1813–83) and was completed between 1843–45. This image was posted on September 20, 2023. #sfoperacentennial #sfopera #opera
π˜™π˜ͺ𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘡𝘡𝘰 closed San Francisco Opera’s first season in 1923. This image was posted on July 25, 2023. #sfoperacentennial #sfopera #opera
In 1857, Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901) adapted 𝘜𝘯 π˜‰π˜’π˜­π˜­π˜° π˜ͺ𝘯 π˜”π˜’π˜΄π˜€π˜©π˜¦π˜³π˜’ from 𝘎𝘢𝘴𝘡𝘒𝘷𝘦 𝘐𝘐𝘐; 𝘰𝘢, π˜“π˜¦ π˜‰π˜’π˜­ π˜”π˜’π˜΄π˜²π˜ΆΓ©, an opera by French composer Daniel-FranΓ§ois-Esprit Auber (1782–1871) and French librettist Augustin-EugΓ¨ne Scribe (1791–1861). This image was posted on June 28, 2023. #sfoperacentennial #sfopera #opera
β€œI have always been happy in San Francisco. This image was posted on March 30, 2023. #sfoperacentennial #sfopera #opera
French American coloratura soprano Lily Pons (1898–1976) was a pop-cultural sensation and appeared on radio programs, recorded for RCA Records, starred in Hollywood films, and had perfume, flowers, and even a townβ€”Lilypons, Marylandβ€”named after her. This image was posted on March 14, 2023. #sfoperacentennial #sfopera #opera #womenshistorymonth
β€œThe voice is a wonderful thing, but I like realism. This image was posted on February 06, 2023. #sfoperacentennial #sfopera #opera #blackhistorymonth
A sold-out performance of Italian composer Giacomo Puccini’s (1858–1924) Tosca was staged on opening night of the War Memorial Opera House. This image was posted on January 06, 2023. #sfoperacentennial #sfopera #opera #tosca
San Francisco Opera christened a new home at the War Memorial Opera House on October 15, 1932. This image was posted on December 16, 2022. #sfoperacentennial #sfopera #opera
Following San Francisco Opera’s debut on September 26, 1923, American soprano Bianca Saroya (1893–1981) and Italian tenor Beniamino Gigli (1890–1957) sang in Italian composer Umberto Giordano’s (1867–1948) 𝘈𝘯π˜₯𝘳𝘦𝘒 π˜Šπ˜©π‘’Μπ˜―π˜ͺ𝘦𝘳. This image was posted on November 29, 2022. #sfoperacentennial #sfopera #opera
Our newest exhibition, β€œSan Francisco Opera: A Centennial Celebration” is now on display! This image was posted on November 21, 2022. #sfoperacentennial #sfopera #opera#sfhistory
Before any objects go on display, they receive a thorough inspection from our conservator. This image was posted on November 07, 2022. #sfoperacentennial #sfopera #opera #behindthescenes #sneakpeek
What’s happening at the museum? This image was posted on November 02, 2022. #sfoperacentennial #sfopera #opera #behindthescenes #sneakpeek