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WORLD PREMIERE
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An opera by Philip Glass
Libretto by Christopher Hampton
Music by Philip Glass
It was a turning point in American history, and the climax of a powerful personal
drama about two proud men. After four years and the loss of 600,000 lives, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to his Union counterpart, General Ulysses S. Grant, in Appomattox Court House, Virginia, bringing the Civil War to
an end.
The intense emotions of this landmark day and the historic weeks leading up to it are compellingly conveyed by the hypnotic music of Philip Glass in this highly
anticipated world premiere. The dazzling creative team includes Academy Award winner Christopher Hampton (librettist), renowned stage director Robert Woodruff (director) and acclaimed champion of new music Dennis Russell Davies (conductor).
To celebrate this historic world premiere and deepen your opera experience, we invite you to attend special events presented by our community partners, including performances, lectures and activities throughout the Bay Area.
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Look & Listen Inside: Appomattox |
| *San Francisco Opera debut |
| Cast, programs and schedules are subject to change |
| Approximate running time: 2 hours, 30 minutes |
| Sung in English with English supertitles |
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Commissioned by San Francisco Opera
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This production is made possible by
Company Sponsors John and Cynthia
Fry Gunn.
Additional support provided, in part, by an award
from the National Endowment
for the Arts.
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PRODUCTION PHOTO: Terrence McCarthy
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DISCOVER
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