That’s where I belong more than anywhere else. But being from the West Coast, this is the most important opera house in the west, you know? … If I’m not with my children, the second best thing is on a stage. Nevertheless, in the illuminating SF Opera’s blog, Willis-Sørensen (in her only US engagement this season) felt it apt for many different reasons:įor me, coming to San Francisco always feels kind of like a return home, even though I didn’t grow up in California. Personally, the choice of the title “The Homecoming” was very interesting, as none of the stars are based in Bay Area. Gunn’s opening speech-hence the inclusion of the Polonaise and the famous aria “Song to the Moon” during this concert was a no-brainer! The great chemistry (not to mention artistry) among the three during that Rusalka was clearly still very fresh in everyone’s mind-as fondly remembered during San Francisco Opera Board of Directors Chairman John A. The Homecoming was truly a glorious celebration of women in opera, as it reunited the three stars of summer 2019 extraordinary Rusalka () … soprano Rachel Willis-S ørensen (who made the titular role debut), mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton, and conductor Eun San Kim, whose triumphant house debut led to her appointment as San Francisco Opera’s fourth music director. Although it was smaller in scale than previous years, nevertheless it signified that Arts are alive and well at the City by the Bay, even with the threat of Delta variant is still looming large. The well-attended concert also marked the return of the popular (and free) “Opera at the Ballpark”, as it was broadcasted live simultaneously at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. In a way, this joyful concert replaced the traditionally glamorous opening night gala that usually happened around the same time, even if the company had begun the season with an excellent Tosca three weeks prior. Last Friday, San Francisco Opera officially opened their 99th season with a one night only concert billed “Live and In Concert: The Homecoming” on stage of War Memorial Opera House.
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