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Le Nozze di Figaro I

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The Marriage of Figaro
Based On

the comedy by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

Company
San Francisco Opera Association
Location
San Francisco, CA
Venue
War Memorial Opera House
Season
1997-1998
Language
Italian

Creative/Crew

Conductor
Stage Director(s)
Designer
Lighting Designer
Chorus Director
Musical Preparation
Prompter
Harpsichord continuo
Supertitles
Assistant Stage Director(s)
Stage Manager(s)

Cast

Figaro
Giovanni Furlanetto(10/22,24,29;11/1)
Susanna
Dr. Bartolo
Marcellina
Count Almaviva
Don Basilio
Countess Almaviva
Barbarina
Don Curzio
First Bridesmaid
Second Bridesmaid

Show Dates

Time and Place

18th century; the villa of Count Almaviva outside Seville

Scenes

Act I -- A room in the villa
Act II -- The Countess' apartment
Act III -- A courtyard of the villa
Act IV -- The garden of the villa

Media

Sponsors

The opening performance of October 9th is designated in honor of Beverly and Richard Levine in recognition of their generosity through the Bel Canto Society.

The performance of October 11th is sponsored by Peet's Coffee and Tea.

The performance of October 11th is designated in honor of Annette Campbell-White and Dr. Ruediger Naumann-Etienne's membership in the Triple Gold Circle.

The performance of October 11th is designated in honor of Michael A. Harrison's and Susan Graham Harrison's membership in the Triple Gold Circle.

The performance of October 14th is designated in honor of Mr. Gordon Russell's membership in the Triple Gold Circle.

The performance of October 14th is sponsored by Euphonix.

The performance of October 14th is designated in honor of Emma Bufton.

The performance of October 19th is sponsored by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.

The performance of October 19th is designated in loving memory of Joseph Scott Hendrickson, Supernumerary, and in honor of San Francisco Opera's Supernumeraries.

The performance of October 24th is sponsored by American Airlines.

Acknowledgements

This production is sponsored, in part, by generous gifts from American Airlines, Mr. and Mrs. Angus A. MacNaughton, and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Wilsey.

Notes

Scenery constructed in San Francisco Opera Scenic Studios
Costumes executed by San Francisco Opera Costume Shop

Supernumeraries
Pat Beresford
Madeline Chase
Maritza di Meglio
Diane Knoll
Lauren Sliter

Keith Clausen
Kevin Gee
Al Knoll
Don Lipp
Ron Mann