The excitement of Seville bursts onto the stage in Carmen’s Act IV opener as the San Francisco Opera Chorus, the San Francisco Girls Chorus, the San Francisco Boys Chorus, and the San Francisco Opera Orchestra transport the audience to the heart of the festival. The bustling streets come to life in “Les voici la quadrille” as the crowd gathers to celebrate the arrival of the bullfighters. “The Opera Chorus was on point as always” (San Francisco Chronicle)—and this performance is no exception. 🎟

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An artist closely connected to this stage, tenor Pene Pati is a Merolini, former Adler Fellow, and longtime San Francisco Opera favorite, seen here in the 2024–25 Season’s La Bohème. His Rodolfo was shaped by line, breath, and musical intelligence, bringing clarity and warmth to Puccini’s long phrases. He returns in 2026–27 as Chevalier des Grieux in Manon. | San Francisco Opera

From “La donna è mobile” to the iconic quartet, Rigoletto returns to San Francisco Opera with soaring power. | San Francisco Opera

⚡️ “Cortigiani, vil razza dannata…!” Few moments in opera cut as deep as Rigoletto’s Act II outburst. 🔥 First, pure fury: “Courtiers, vile, damned race—what price did you sell my treasure for?” 💔 Then, a sudden turn to desperate pleading as a father begs for his daughter’s return. This is Verdi at his most electrifying—rage and heartbreak colliding in a single aria, demanding every ounce of power and tenderness from baritone Amartuvshin Enkhbat. 🎭 Experience the full force of Rigoletto on our

Shen Yun in San Francisco - December 31, 2025–January 4, 2026 at War Memorial Opera House