Go Inside the Opening Weekend of the San Francisco Opera Season

The San Francisco Opera kicked off its 95th season with a weekend of celebrations and performances beginnning September 8. Festivies began with two galas, Opera Ball 2017 at The Imperial Palace and the BRAVO! CLUB Opening Night Gala, as well as a performance of Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot after which Nicola Luisotti was awarded the San Francisco Opera Medal. The weekend continued with Richard Strauss’ Elektra and concluded with the free, annual Opera in the Park.

Flip through photos of the weekend below:

Go Inside the Opening Weekend of the San Francisco Opera Season

San_Francisco_Opera_Opening_Weekend_2017_The Imperial Palace_HR — Go Inside the Opening Weekend of the San Francisco Opera Season

The 95th season kicked off with celebrations and performances September 8–10.
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San_Francisco_Opera_Opening_Weekend_2017_Courtney Labe_Maryam Muduroglu_Jane Mudge_HR — Courtney Labe, Maryam Muduroglu, and Jane Mudge

San_Francisco_Opera_Opening_Weekend_2017_Matthew Shilvock_Kate Shilvock_HR. — Matthew Shilvock and Kate Shilvock

San_Francisco_Opera_Opening_Weekend_2017_Jordan Gardner_Victoria Weaterford_Ingrid Robinson_Alex Petalas _HR — Jordan Gardner, Victoria Weaterford, Ingrid Robinson, and Alex Petalas

San_Francisco_Opera_Opening_Weekend_2017_Karen Richardson_Navid Armstrong_HR — Karen Richardson and Navid Armstrong

San_Francisco_Opera_Opening_Weekend_2017_11_HR — Opera Ball 2017 guests

San_Francisco_Opera_Opening_Weekend_2017_Nicola Luisotti_HR — Nicola Luisotti

San_Francisco_Opera_Opening_Weekend_2017_04_HR — David Hockney

San_Francisco_Opera_Opening_Weekend_2017_Martina Serafin_HR — Martina Serafin

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San_Francisco_Opera_Opening_Weekend_2017_Martina Serafin_Brian Jagde_HR — Martina Serafin and Brian Jagde

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