"Metamorphosis: Recovery, Renewal, and Rebirth"

San Francisco’s acclaimed <>Merola Opera Program kicks off its 2023 Summer Festival with <>Metamorphosis: Recovery, Renewal, and Rebirth, an uplifting vocal and piano recital featuring a rich array of songs that explore the many facets of transformation. At a tumultuous time in the world, this recital focuses on themes of change and growth with songs from Alma Mahler, Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland, Robert Owens, Florence Price, and many other notable composers. The illuminating program will take the audience on a journey from desolation to hope. Merola’s Artistic Director Carrie-Ann Matheson joins forces with Nicholas Phan, who worked with Merola in 2021 on its What the Heart Desires recital, to curate the diverse musical offerings.