Role debut as Radamès in new ‘Aida’ at San Francisco Opera

Next season Brian Jagde returns to San Francisco Opera, for his role debut as Radamès in Verdi’s epic masterpiece, Aida. Francesca Zambello directs this new production, featuring designs from Los Angeles-based graffiti artist RETNA. Performances take place November 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 27, & 30 and December 3 & 6, with a spectacular cast including Leah Crocetto debuting in the title role, Ekaterina Semenchuk as Amneris, George Gagnidze as Amonasro, and Raymond Aceto as Ramfis. Music Director Nicola Luisotti* leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra for these not-to-be-missed performances.

*Jordi Bernàcer conducts the December 6 performance

Image: Carcassonne I/Marquis Duriel Lewis