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San Francisco Opera

(Encyclopedia) San Francisco Opera, opera company, founded 1923 by Italian-American conductor Gaetano Merola, who oversaw its early years as a touring company. In 1932 it established a permanent home…

Horne, Marilyn

(Encyclopedia) Horne, Marilyn, 1934–, American mezzo-soprano, b. Bradford, Pa. She established herself with her characterization of Marie in Alban Berg's Wozzeck at the San Francisco Opera in 1960.…

Asawa, Brian Laurence

(Encyclopedia) Asawa, Brian LaurenceAsawa, Brian Laurenceäsäˈwä [key], 1966–2016, American countertenor, b. Fullerton, Calif., B.A., Univ. of Calif., Los Angeles. Known for the the clear, silvery…

San Francisco Ballet

(Encyclopedia) San Francisco Ballet, America's first classical ballet company, est. 1933 as the San Francisco Opera Ballet by the dancer Adolph Bolm.…

Farrell, Eileen

(Encyclopedia) Farrell, EileenFarrell, Eileenfârˈəl [key], 1920–2002, American dramatic soprano, b. Willimantic, Conn. Farrell received her early musical training from her vaudvillian mother. Having…

U.S. Opera Companies

American Musical Theatre of San Jose: Stewart Slater, pres.1717 Technology DriveSan Jose, Calif. 95110–1305(408) 453–7100Arizona Opera Company: Joel Revzen, art. dir.3501 N. Mountain Ave.…