Meet the Adlers Program
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Herbst Theatre
We dedicate this year’s Meet the Adlers program to the loving memory of Dr. I. Craig Henderson (August 10, 1941-December 26, 2022). Craig was an extraordinary champion of the San Francisco Opera Center, chairing the Adler Committee of the Board and being a founder of the Friends of the Adlers program. For many years, Craig was an interviewer at Meet the Adlers, welcoming new Adlers with his warmth, wisdom and wit. He is deeply missed.
First Year Adler Fellows
Second Year Adler Fellows
Upcoming Events Featuring Adler Fellows
Schwabacher Recital
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Featuring Mei Gui Zhang and John Churchwell, pianist (TBC)
Diane B. Wilsey Center for Opera
Schwabacher Recital
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Featuring Mikayla Sager, Gabrielle Beteag, Victor Cardamone, Edward Graves, and Marika Yasuda
Diane B. Wilsey Center for Opera
Schwabacher Recital
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Featuring Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen and Carrie-Ann Matheson
Diane B. Wilsey Center for Opera
Schwabacher Recital
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Featuring Erin Wagner and Shawn Chang
Bowes Center
All performances begin at 7:30pm and programming is subject to change.
The Adler Fellowship Program
San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Opera Center gratefully acknowledge the following individuals and organizations that generously support the Adler Fellowship program. In addition to making this experience possible for some of classical music’s most promising new artists, Adler sponsors have access to a series of exclusive benefits and behind-the-scenes events designed to bring them closer to the artistic development process. By becoming an Adler Sponsor or Friend, you will experience the joy of witnessing the growth of an exciting young artist during the most formative part of their career knowing that you placed a major part in their success. For information regarding Adler Program support, please contact Hannah Dworkin at (415) 551-6397 or hdworkin@sfopera.com.
ADLER SPONSORS
Brigid S. Barton
Helen Berggruen, for Five Arts Foundation
Julie Dickson
The Diana Dollar Knowles Fund for Emerging Artists
Valerie Crane Dorfman
Karin Eames
Anna & Steven Fieler
James A. Heagy, in memory of Jayne Heagy
Karen J. Kubin
Mrs. James K. McWilliams
Teresa & Mark Medearis
Peggy & Boyce Nute
Neil & Elsa S. Pering
FRIENDS OF THE ADLERS
Chris & Jennifer Brahm
Joyce & William Brantman Foundation
Alan R. & Sally J. Brudos
Ms. Carlyn Clause & Mr. Alexander L. Brainerd
Janet Cluff
Leonard & Marie Collins
Marion M. Cope
Ms. Denise Cutler
Lisa Erdberg & Dennis Gibbons
Barbara B. Friede
Donald E. & Patricia D. Frischmann
Anne Gray
Bernice E. Greene
Joseph H. Harris, Jr
Peggy Hill
Mr. David S. Hugle & Mr. Haggai Niv
Fred Karren
Jeannie Kaufman
Drs. Phyllis A. Kempner & David D. Stein
Victoria Kirby
Ms. Katharine Lange
Sylvia R. Lindsey
Dr. & Mrs. Laurence R. Lyons
Jean & Lindsay MacDermid
Betty Maddux, in memory of Ed Koester
Deborah Marion, Tax CPA, EA
Mr. Robert B. Mison
Don & Rene Morgan
Alice Ames Morison & Dr. Oakley Hewitt*
Ronald D. Morrison
David & Marilyn Nasatir
Paul Nordine
Robert Meadows & Dennis Otto
Mr. Glenn H. Reid
Barbara J. Ross
Bob & Terri Ryan
Deborah & Paul Sagues
San Francisco Opera Guild/ East Bay Chapter
Felipe R. Santiago & Barry T. Joseph
Sondra Schlesinger
Barbara L. Traisman
Moya & Aloysha Verzhbinsky
Carol A. Weitz
Ms. Diana Yee
Lev & Tatyana Yurovsky
Peggy & Lee Zeigler
Anonymous
ADLER AFFILIATE SPONSORS
Darla & Richard Bastoni
Peter & Jayne Davis
Dianne A. Fowler
Mary & Craig Henderson
Fred M. Levin, The Shenson Foundation
Ellen & Paul McKaskle
Ms. Barbara Walkowski
Sheila Wishek
ADLER PROGRAM SPONSORS
Frances K. and Charles D. Field Foundation
Charles D. and Frances K. Field Fund
ADLER PROGRAM ENDOWMENT GIFTS
Phyllis Edwards Scholarship Fund
Al Garren Fund
William Randolph Hearst Young Artist Fund
The Claramae Turner Hoffmann & Frank Hoffmann Endowment Fund
The Diana Dollar Knowles Fund for Emerging Artists
Lorry I. Lokey
Ralph R. Michaelis Estate
Bernard & Barbro Osher
Mrs. Edward W. Rosston*
For more information on the San Francisco Opera Center, Adler Fellowship and Merola Opera Program, visit sfopera.com and merola.org.