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Presidio Theatre Presents: Music of Remembrance | The Dialogue of Memories
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Presidio Theatre Presents: Music of Remembrance | The Dialogue of Memories

Presidio Theatre

Wed, May 20, at 7:30 PM, PDT
(Ticket sales close May 18, 7:30 PM PDT)

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Presidio T.

Groupmusers are instructed to pick up their tickets at the Presidio Theatre will call. Seating will be assigned on a best available basis.

Bear witness to a story that resonates across generations in The Dialogue of Memories, a powerful new opera presented by Music of Remembrance at the Presidio Theatre. Fresh from its world premiere, this deeply moving work by composer Tom Cipullo, with a libretto by Howard Reich and Cipullo, explores the fragile, essential threads of memory, identity, and understanding. Inspired by real events, the opera follows a son grappling with his mother’s Holocaust past—and the silence and shadows that surround it—on a journey toward truth and compassion.

Guided in part by the voice and legacy of Elie Wiesel, the story unfolds with lyrical intensity and emotional clarity, illuminating how even the most painful histories can open pathways to empathy and connection. With Groupmuse Nights Out discounted tickets, this is an opportunity to experience a work that is as thought-provoking as it is deeply human—an evening of music and storytelling that lingers long after the final note. 🎶

What's the music?

Performers include:
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

Location

99 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129, USA

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