San Francisco Opera

San Francisco Opera (SFO) is the second largest opera company in North America after the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. It was founded in 1923 by Gaetano Merola (1881-1953). The Opening Night Gala of the San Francisco Opera is widely considered to be one of the most memorable events of the year for opera patrons. While the first performance of the San Francisco...
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Date founded:

  • 1923

Also known as:

  • SFO

Founders

Gaetano Merola

Gaetano Merola (4 January 1881 – 30 August 1953) was an Italian conductor and founder of the San Francisco Opera. Merola was born in Naples, the son of a Neapolitan court violinist and studied piano and conducting at the Naples conservatory. He emigrated to the United States in 1899 and served as...
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Business

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  • 1992
  • 2009
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Musical Group

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Opera Company

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Award Winner

Awards Won:

Year Award Notes/Description
  • 1980
  • The San Francisco Opera Radio Broadcasts.
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