Chorus Of The San Francisco Opera House

The Chorus of the San Francisco Opera House is a celebrated ensemble that brings the magic of opera to life in captivating performances. Based in San Francisco, California, this esteemed chorus is composed of two groups: the forty-eight-member Regular Chorus and the flexible Extra Chorus. With a rich history dating back to the founding of the San Francisco Opera in 1923 by Gaetano Merola, the chorus has become a cornerstone of the city's vibrant arts scene. Their repertoire spans a diverse range of composers, from classical masters like Bach, Tchaikovsky, and Verdi to contemporary voices like Amy Beach and Judith Weir. Whether performing in grand opera productions or intimate concerts, the Chorus of the San Francisco Opera House delivers powerful, emotive performances that transport audiences to new realms of musical expression.