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Best Classical & Opera from October 7 - December 7

in San Francisco

San Francisco Opera - Carmen at War Memorial Opera House

San Francisco Opera - Carmen

Untameable and driven by passion, Carmen scorches every heart in her path in Georges Bizet's explosive opera, returning to San Francisco Opera in a new production this season.One of the world's most famous divas, Carmen scandalized audiences on its premiere with its break from convention as the unrepentant seductress pits lover against admirer, enjoying the attentions her good looks attract. By turns comedic and dramatic, it whirls with the emotion of Bizet's score, reaching a stormy finale as our heroine meets her fate. Fantastic for fans of strong women who are unafraid of breaking the rules, Carmen is an instantly captivating and utterly memorial experience!

San Francisco Opera - Tristan and Isolde at War Memorial Opera House

San Francisco Opera - Tristan and Isolde

A legendary opera, a cornerstone of Romanticism. Tristan, a knight torn between duty and desire, has captured the Irish princess Isolde, delivering her as a trophy to his uncle, King Marke. But Isolde, burning with hatred and despair, seeks to end both their lives. When her maid swaps the poison meant to kill them with a powerful love potion, an unstoppable romance is ignited. Though doomed from the start, their love becomes an all-consuming force, compelling them to risk everything to be together.