Music of Remembrance: The Dialogue of Memories
NEW! Music of Remembrance Opera Commission
Music by Tom Cipullo
Libretto by Howard Reich with Tom Cipullo
The Presidio Theatre is pleased to welcome Music of Remembrance back for its annual engagement of enlightening and deeply meaningful music. This year's performance presents a moving, brand-new work - The Dialogue of Memories - direct from its world premiere in Seattle, WA.
The Dialogue of Memories, a powerful new opera exploring the power of memory, tolerance and understanding across generations. Inspired by real events, it follows a son confronting his mother’s Holocaust past. With the guidance of Elie Wiesel, he discovers a path from shadows and ghosts to compassion and hope.
The Dialogue of Memories tells the story of the son of an aging Holocaust survivor searching for meaning in his mother’s battle with the ghosts of her past. He finds enlightenment from an unexpected source: Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel. With lyrical beauty and emotional honesty, this pathbreaking new opera illuminates how we can reach understanding across generations and open doors of memory, hope and compassion.
Alastair Willis, conductor
Erich Parce, director
Peter Crompton, media designer
Daniel Belcher, baritone, as Elie Wiesel
Megan Marino, mezzo-soprano, as Sonia Reich
Dominic Armstrong, tenor, as Howard Reich
Music of Remembrance Ensemble
Christina Medawar, flute; Laura DeLuca, clarinet; Mikhail Shmidt, violin; Walter Gray, cello; Cristina Valdes, piano
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The Presidio Theatre is located in the Presidio of San Francisco at 99 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129. See our Visit Us page for more information.
For most performances, the lobby opens one hour before showtime and the auditorium opens 30 minutes before showtime.
Yes for most performances we offer snacks, soft drinks, beer, and wine. Please note beverages are allowed in the auditorium, but food is only allowed in the lobby.
See the Ticketing Policies for all shows ticketed through the Presidio Theatre Box Office. Please note, if a show is ticketed by a third-party vendor these policies do not apply.
If you need assistance with ticketing or have any other questions, please contact our Box Office:
415-960-3949
See additional information on our Contact Us page.