Merola Opera Program to Kick Off 2026 Season With Neapolitan-Inspired Vocal/Piano Recital
Merola selected 28 artists from over 1,500 international applicants.
San Francisco’s acclaimed Merola Opera Program will kick off its 2026 season with L’Anima Napoletana, a Neapolitan-inspired vocal/piano recital celebrating the lyrical richness and emotional depth of Southern Italy.
Merola selected 28 artists from over 1,500 international applicants. The 2026 cohort reflects a global community, with participants from Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Curated by Merola faculty member Mario Antonio Marra, this concert draws on the late 19th and early 20th centuries, blending folk-inspired melodies with refined romantic harmonies to explore themes of love, longing, joy, and nostalgia.
The recital radiates warmth and passion, bringing to life the spirited melodies and rhythms of the region and offering an intimate portrait of a musical tradition that bridges popular song and classical music. Performances will be sung in Italian and Neapolitan dialect, with English supertitles.
The event will take placre at 7:00pm on June 25, 2026 at San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak St., San Francisco. Tickets: $55; $75; $25 (ages 25 and under)
Tickets are currently available to Merola members, with remaining tickets available to the public beginning Friday, May 1.
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