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An exciting summer awaits you with Offenbach’s mystical and melodic The Tales of Hoffmann, Mozart’s sublime essay on flirtation and fidelity in Così fan tutte, the world premiere of The Gospel of Mary Magdalene by Mark Adamo and Maestro Luisotti in concert on May 17 at Cal Performances.
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David Gockley General Director
Nicola Luisotti Music Director
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Principal Double Bass
Joe Lescher joined the San Francisco Opera Orchestra in 1992.