The Price Of Success

Guiseppi Verdi's epic Simon Boccanegra graces the San Francisco Opera in September, under the baton of conductor Eun Sun Kim and starring globally acclaimed Mongolian baritone Amartuvshin Enkhbat in the lead role.. From pirate to the venerated Doge of Genoa, Simon Boccanegra's life is a melting point of political intrigue, rebellion and murderous plot, and that doesn't even cover his personal relationships. Don't miss it!

What Is The Story?

Taking place over 25 years, Simon Boccanegra's path to political success begins with his election as Doge, on the same day he discovers his beloved Maria, the mother of his daughter, who has vanished, has died at the cruel treatment of her father Jacobo Fiesco. But that is only the beginning of a sprawling tale that sees him reunited with his daughter, but in his happiness, past decisions catch up with him.