2013 INTERNATIONAL SEASON
BIG PRICE CUTS FOR 2013! We have lowered prices for select seats throughout the theatre to increase the number of affordable, quality seats. San Diego Opera’s 2013 International Season promises to be a blockbuster! The best way to save money, get the best seats, and enjoy exclusive Subscriber benefits is to SUBSCRIBE TODAY!
The Daughter of the regiment
by Gaetano Donizetti
January 26, 29, February 1, 3(m), 2013
Nine high Cs for the tenor in one aria, and brilliant coloratura for the soprano, make The Daughter of the Regiment an exciting, sparkling and hilarious opening to the 2013 Season. This inventive production from Italy’s Teatro Comunale di Bologna places the opera in the waning days of World War II. The Opera tells of an orphan French girl adopted by a regiment of soldiers. An independent, tomboy-like spunky girl, Marie loves Tonio, a peasant, but the Marquise tries to marry her off to a rich Duke. She’s thwarted by another “invasion” by the regiment, which frees Marie to marry Tonio. Yes, a happy ending! Cast: Marie L’ubica Vargicová; Tonio Stephen Costello; Sergeant Sulpice Donato DiStefano; Marquise De Birkenfeld Ewa Podleś; Conductor Yves Abel; Director Emilio Sagi.
samson and delilah
by Camille Saint-Saëns
February 16, 19, 22, 24(m), 2013
The Bible’s Samson and Delilah return to our stage in a production described by The North County Times in 2007 as “…one of the most memorable San Diego Opera productions of the past decade (with) stunning and gargantuan sets, vivid lighting, gorgeous costumes, an erotic ballet and a seeming cast of thousands…” Physically strong though he is, Samson cannot repel the advances of the seductive Delilah. Urged on by the High priest of Dagon she makes him reveal the source of his strength, his hair, which she cuts, rendering him powerless. Captured, blinded, Samson calls on God for forgiveness, destroying the temple and all within it, including the treacherous Delilah. Cast: Delilah Nadia Krasteva; Samson Clifton Forbis; High Priest of Dagon Tómas Tómasson; Old Hebrew Gregory Reinhart; Conductor Karen Keltner; Director Lesley Koenig.
murder in the cathedral
by Ildebrando Pizzetti
March 30, April 2, 5, 7(m), 2013
Archbishop Thomas Becket, brutally murdered in Canterbury Cathedral in December 1170 defending his church against the intrusions of King Henry II, became a Christian martyr and Saint at whose tomb Henry was forced to pay penance. Did he order the murder, or did his knights take matters into their own hands? Based on the T. S. Eliot play, the opera covers the last month of Becket’s life as he struggles with politics, religion and temptation. The lyrical and melodic score reminiscent of Puccini with extraordinary choruses rivaling Turandot, is a tour-de-force for the great bass Ferruccio Furlanetto, starring in this NEW San Diego Opera production. Cast: Thomas Becket Ferruccio Furlanetto; Herald Allan Glassman; First Chorus Susan Neves; Conductor Donato Renzetti; Director Ian Campbell; Production Designer Ralph Funicello.
aida
by Giuseppe Verdi
April 20, 23, 26, 28(m), 2013
Zandra Rhodes’ vivid designer’s eye enhances Verdi’s vision of ancient Egypt in this stunning production. Acclaimed in London, San Francisco and Houston, the brilliant sets and costumes are seen in San Diego for the first time, creating a riot of color and pageantry. The tragic love triangle of a Pharaoh’s daughter competing with her own Ethiopian slave for the love of an Egyptian general is one of the most-beloved operas. Filled with great arias and choruses including the famous Triumphal March, Aida demands extraordinary singers in every role. Cast: Aida Latonia Moore; Amneris Jill Grove; Radames Walter Fraccaro; Amonasro Mark S. Doss; Conductor Daniele Callegari; Director Andrew Sinclair.
CRUZAR LA CARA DE LA LUNA
(To Cross The Face of the Moon)
March 16, 2013
As a special addition to San Diego Opera's 2013 International Season, we present Cruzar la Cara de la Luna, the FIRST Mariachi Opera featuring renowned Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán. Celebrate the music, memories, color and high spirits of Mexico as the rich classical sounds of the traditional mariachi and brilliant soloists create a poignant and moving opera which will appeal to all audiences. Add it to your Subscription today!
2013 Pricing & Seating
BIG PRICE CUTS FOR 2013!
We have lowered prices for select seats throughout the theatre to increase the number of affordable, quality seats. The price cuts are indicated in the charts below.
San Diego Opera has a performance day and seat section just for you! Saturday is
Opening night where you can immerse yourself in the glamour and join us
after for Gala events or Cast Parties. Sunday Matinees are always a crowd
favorite where you can relax with an afternoon performance and treat yourself to
dinner after. Tuesday Senior and Friday performances are the best value with
seats for every budget. Military discounts available - please call for more information.
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PLEASE NOTE:
Not sure where to sit?New for 2013, all Friday Night performances will now begin at 7:00pm. Check out ‘View from a Seat’, where you can see the stage from every section of the Civic Theatre! View from a Seat! |
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SUBSCRIPTION TICKET PRICES
SATURDAY
| Section |
Saturday FOUR OPERAS |
Saturday THREE OPERAS |
Saturday Subscriber SINGLE TICKETS |
| Premier Orchestra | $1,100 | $825 | $275 |
| Preferred Orchestra, Premier Dress Circle, Premier Mezzanine, Lower Loge | $960 | $720 | $240 |
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PRICES CUT! Preferred Dress Circle, Preferred Mezzanine, Upper Loge |
$580 |
$435 |
$145 |
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PRICES CUT! Orchestra |
$396 |
$297 |
$99 |
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PRICES CUT! Dress Circle, Mezzanine |
$440 |
$330 |
$110 |
| Premier Balcony | $440 | $330 | $110 |
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PRICES CUT! Preferred Balcony |
$300 |
$225 |
$75 |
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PRICES CUT! Balcony |
$140 |
$105 |
$35 |
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SUNDAY
| Section |
Sunday FOUR OPERAS |
Sunday THREE OPERAS |
Sunday Subscriber SINGLE TICKETS |
| Premier Orchestra | $880 | $660 | $220 |
| Preferred Orchestra, Premier Dress Circle, Premier Mezzanine, Lower Loge | $780 | $585 | $195 |
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PRICES CUT! Preferred Dress Circle, Preferred Mezzanine, Upper Loge |
$580 |
$435 |
$145 |
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PRICES CUT! Orchestra |
$396 |
$297 |
$99 |
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PRICES CUT! Dress Circle, Mezzanine |
$440 |
$330 |
$110 |
| Premier Balcony | $440 | $330 | $110 |
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PRICES CUT! Preferred Balcony |
$300 |
$225 |
$75 |
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PRICES CUT! Balcony |
$140 |
$105 |
$35 |
TUESDAY/FRIDAY
| Section |
Tue/Fri FOUR OPERAS |
Tue/Fri THREE OPERAS |
Tuesday Senior 4 Operas: 65+ yrs† |
Tue/Fri Subscriber SINGLE TICKETS |
| Premier Orchestra | $840 | $630 | $720 | $210 |
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Preferred Orchestra, Premier Dress Circle, Premier Mezzanine, Lower Loge |
$760 | $570 | $660 | $190 |
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PRICES CUT! Preferred Dress Circle, Preferred Mezzanine, Upper Loge |
$580 |
$435 |
$500 |
$145 |
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PRICES CUT! Orchestra |
$396 |
$297 |
$396 |
$99 |
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PRICES CUT! Dress Circle, Mezzanine |
$440 |
$330 |
$340 |
$110 |
| Premier Balcony | $440 | $330 | $340 | $110 |
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PRICES CUT! Preferred Balcony |
$300 |
$225 |
$260 |
$75 |
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PRICES CUT! Balcony |
$140 |
$105 |
$120 |
$35 |
Exclusive Early Subscriber Benefits are Yours
if You Renew or Subscribe by May 31, 2012!
- BIG PRICE CUTS FOR 2013! We have lowered prices for select seats throughout the theatre to increase the number of affordable, quality seats.
- UNLIMITED SEATING UPGRADES! The most popular Early Renewal reward - unlimited seat upgrades on all operas throughout the 2013 season (on the day of performance, you are invited to upgrade your seat location FREE of charge - based on availability)
- KEEP YOUR SEATS! Opera season means keeping your Subscriber seats and a chance to mix, mingle and catch up with the Subscribers in your section.
- AN EASY PAYMENT PLAN With as little as 20% down, you can take advantage of our monthly, interest-free, Extended Payment Plan. We’ll create a payment plan that works with your budget and charge your credit card in equal monthly installments through October 31, 2012.
- PREFERRED PRICING ON SINGLE TICKETS! As a Subscriber you lock in our lowest base ticket price making additional Single Tickets easy and affordable to order anytime. If you order additional Single Ticket with your Subscription order we’ll do our best to place your Family & Friends as close to your Subscription seating locations as possible.
- FREE AND EASY EXCHANGES! We will happily help switch you to another performance of the same opera, with at least 24 hours notice prior to curtain, for free! (Subject to seat availability)
- EARLY SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS! Subscribe by May 31, 2012 and you’ll enjoy free ticket exchanges over the phone, as well as FREE unlimited seat upgrades* for every opera throughout the season. Being a Subscriber definitely has its privileges!
- YOUR SUBSCRIPTION, YOUR WAY Create your own Subscription by mixing and matching your opera performance dates to create a series that suits your schedule.
- EMAIL REMINDERS All Subscribers receive email reminders, one week prior to each opera performance, with everything you’ll need to know including events leading up to the operas, running time and even a weather forecast.
- PRE-OPERA LECTURES IN THE THEATRE Before each opera, enjoy an informative and enlightening 25-minute ‘intro’ to the opera with one of our famous lecturers.
- MILITARY DISCOUNTS available, please call for more information.
