opera that soars, prices that don't
San Francisco Lyric Opera
opera that soars, prices that don't
To All Donors, Patrons and Interested Parties
San Francisco Lyric Opera regrets that, there being no reasonable prospect of funding sufficient to mount a 2010 season of productions, it is suspending performance activities forthwith including our November event.
Being determined to once more present opera at prices that more people can afford and to serve young children, as we have with 25 productions over 8 years, the company is embarking on a drive to recruit a slate of new, active Board members, to obtain funding commitments from new donors and to seek out a leader, all with a view to recommencing performances in 2011.
We thank our donors who have made each performance possible, the singers and instrumentalists who have worked so hard to produce beautiful music and of course our volunteers for their commitment to a labor of love. We hope all will be back very soon.
If San Francisco deserves its “second opera company”, now is the time for San Franciscans to step up and provide their support. The amount is relatively small, a $500,000 budget for 16 performances of 4 operas annually, for a continuation of the acclaimed performances of the past, enjoyed by so many thousands, particularly the young.
Should you wish to assist, seriously, in any way, kindly contact –
Email: info@sflyricopera.org
Mailing address:
631 O'Farrell Street Apartment 1604
San Francisco, CA 94109
Sincerely,
Barnaby Palmer
Artistic Director
