Untameable and driven by passion, Carmen scorches every heart in her path in Georges Bizet's explosive opera, returning to San Francisco Opera in a new production this season.One of the world's most famous divas, Carmen scandalized audiences on its premiere with its break from convention as the unrepentant seductress pits lover against admirer, enjoying the attentions her good looks attract. By turns comedic and dramatic, it whirls with the emotion of Bizet's score, reaching a stormy finale as our heroine meets her fate. Fantastic for fans of strong women who are unafraid of breaking the rules, Carmen is an instantly captivating and utterly memorial experience!

Continuing her deep dive into the works of Giuseppe Verdi, Music Director Eun Sun Kim masterfully leads the orchestra in Un Ballo in Maschera, a must-see experience that promises to captivate both newcomers and seasoned opera lovers alike. In the glittering courts of 18th-century Sweden, King Gustav III conceals a forbidden passion for Amelia, the wife of his most trusted advisor and friend. When a visit to a mysterious fortune teller unveils that Amelia shares his feelings and exposes a deadly conspiracy against him, the stage is set for a dramatic unraveling.

A legendary opera, a cornerstone of Romanticism. Tristan, a knight torn between duty and desire, has captured the Irish princess Isolde, delivering her as a trophy to his uncle, King Marke. But Isolde, burning with hatred and despair, seeks to end both their lives. When her maid swaps the poison meant to kill them with a powerful love potion, an unstoppable romance is ignited. Though doomed from the start, their love becomes an all-consuming force, compelling them to risk everything to be together.

Margaret Atwood's unsettlingly prescient cultural phenomenon is lifted from the page to the stage in this haunting adaptation by Poul Ruders and Paul Bentley. First seen in Copenhagen in 2000, this critically acclaimed opera finally makes its way to San Francisco in this brand new co-production with the Royal Danish Opera.