the play Le comte de Comminges by Baculard d'Arnaud with additions by Eugène Scribe based on the story of Leonora de Guzman
Italian translation by F. Jannetti
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Balthazar, abbot of a monastery and representative of the Pope
Fernand, a novice
Inès, confidante to Léonor
Léonor de Guzman, mistress to Alphonse
Alphonse XI, King of Castile
Don Gaspar, the king's minister
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Shepherdess
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Show Dates
Time and Place
Spain, about 1340
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Sponsors
The performance of October 5th is designated in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Angus MacNaughton's membership in the Platinum Circle
The performance of October 5th is designated in honor of Carol Franc Buck's membership in the Triple Gold Circle
The performance of October 10th is sponsored by Shugart Matson Young Marketing Communications
Acknowledgements
This presentation of "La Favorite" is made possible, in part, by the generous support of Mrs. Gorham B. Knowles
Notes
New Production
Critical edition by Rebecca Harris-Warrick
The opening performance of "La Favorite" is dedicated to the memory of Alfredo Kraus, 1927-1999
Scenery constructed in San Francisco Opera Scenic Studios
Costumes executed by San Francisco Opera Costume Shop