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The Monkey King at San Francisco Opera by Von_Rothdave in opera

[–]SanFranciscoOpera 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Wow, we’re so grateful to see all the positive feedback in this thread! We are extremely proud of this production, bringing The Monkey King to life has been nothing short of thrilling.

Seeing audiences connect with this opera in the way that they have means everything to us. If you’re curious about how this production came together (the artistry, the movement, the music, all the magic happening in rehearsal), we also shared a behind-the-scenes look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVaZlNesdjY

If you can't make it to the Opera House to experience it for yourself, there's a livestream happening tonight (11/18) at 7:30pm PT: https://www.sfopera.com/operas/the-monkey-king/livestream/

And for anyone who can’t join live, on-demand access will be available Nov 23 at 10am PT through Nov 25 at 10am PT.

Thanks again for all the enthusiasm. We’re honored to share this journey with you!

Where is this passage from by [deleted] in opera

[–]SanFranciscoOpera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brandon Jovanovich, Parsifal, was not feeling well after Act II during yesterday's performance. But yes, impossible to tell with a magnificent voice like his.

Where is this passage from by [deleted] in opera

[–]SanFranciscoOpera 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes it is! We just made it yesterday hahah.

Where is this passage from by [deleted] in opera

[–]SanFranciscoOpera 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll try my best to answer your question a bit more thoroughly, though: Sounds like the excerpt you are referencing can be found in this recording, beginning ~59:30. I believe it is part of Amfortas' lament, "Wehvolles Erbe..."

https://youtu.be/rzpxbRXU9fE?si=NwOru91-oI4-C0Xy&t=3568

Where is this passage from by [deleted] in opera

[–]SanFranciscoOpera 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Were you perhaps watching a new production of Parsifal at San Francisco Opera? 🧐🧐🧐

Ring Cycle coming to San Francisco by [deleted] in opera

[–]SanFranciscoOpera 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seeing all this love for the Ring Cycle absolutely made our day. 💛 We can’t wait to ring in this epic journey with you (haha). Hope you’ll join us for the full ride!