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INNOCENCE U.S. PREMIERE BY KAIJA SAARIAHO’S June 1–21, 2024 “[Saariaho’s] masterpiece… Porous and agile; simmering beneath and around the voice; and only occasionally, briefly exploding, this is music as a vehicle for exploring and intensifying drama” (New York Times). “Powerful, shocking, devastating. All these words certainly apply to Innocence… but none do it justice… the impact of this work is made in music and in what goes unsaid” (Opera). The American premiere of composer Kaija Saariaho’s final opera, Innocence, will be presented at the War Memorial Opera House from June 1–21. Innocence, a gripping opera about the aftermath of a school shooting, is making its U.S. premiere at the San Francisco Opera in June 2024. Innocence is a 105-minute opera in five acts without intermission that is performed in nine…

Ballet history was made. Rojo is the first female director in the company’s history and together with Danielle St. Germain they are looking to create an exciting, innovative future for the SF Ballet. “Ballet has the power to transform our culture and change the world for the better. It has a colossal influence on fashion, music, literature, architecture and every art form throughout history” Rojo told an enthusiastic audience. Spread the word that things are happening and that SF Ballet will reach out to touch as many people as possible. Together this Dynamic Duo will ensure that the influence and artistry of the first ninety years is just the beginning and that The Future is Now.…

TAMARA ROJO Artistic Director Tamara Rojo is a celebrated leader and award-winning principal dancer who was appointed Artistic Director of San Francisco Ballet in January 2022. Prior to this appointment, she served as Artistic Director and Lead Principal of London’s English National Ballet (ENB) for nine and a half years, where she implemented groundbreaking programming, garnered the company accolades, and spearheaded a successful £50-million capital campaign to create a new headquarters for the company which opened in 2019. The dynamic Tamara Rojo has an impressive depth of experience through her 30-year career as a professional ballerina. She holds a master’s degree of Theatrical Arts and a Bachelor of Dance Graduate with Honors from the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos de Madrid. She is on the Board of Arts Council East, Dance…

DANIELLE ST. GERMAIN Executive Director Danielle St. Germain was appointed Executive Director at San Francisco Ballet a year ago. With nearly 25 years of management, fundraising, and marketing experience, St. Germain has been a dynamic leader in the non-profit arts industry. She has led several notable fundraising teams across the United States, including as Associate Director of Development at Shakespeare Theatre Company, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at the American Association of Museums, and Chief Development Officer at Arena Stage, all in Washington, DC; and Director of Development at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. She has achieved notable success with the annual fund, critical relief, and capital campaigns, raising more than $400 million to date. A graduate of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, St.Germain returned to California when she…

CREDITS: DJ Maria Romano’s Journey to the Top” In an exclusive interview with TUNE UP, DJ Maria Romano opens up about her transformative journey from Pittsburgh to the vibrant city of Las Vegas and how this move significantly impacted her music and career. Maria shares insights on her performance at the Latin Grammys, the challenges of maintaining a successful DJ career in a competitive environment, and the importance of audience interaction during her sets. She also offers valuable advice to aspiring DJs and gives a sneak peek into her exciting future projects and collaborations. Reflecting on her career, Maria reveals her proudest moments, highlighting the joy of sharing her success with her family. Dive into the inspiring story of DJ Maria Romano, a true trailblazer in the music industry. Can…

An expression of the future in the light of the past, the Dior Fall 2024 men’s collection - dreamed up by Kim Jones - unfolds through a series of visual evocations of the House’s legacy, notably that of Monsieur Dior and Yves Saint Laurent. A fusion of excellence and audacity, the models balance the codes of outdoor wear with the art of tailoring, a harmony of high functionality and innovative virtuosity brought to life by Rafael Pavarotti’s photographs. Irresistibly pared-down, the decor is adorned in a shade of deep blue that echoes the refined palette of the looks, which often combine two pieces in one, such as the shawl-lapel jackets and coats. Accessories exemplify this union of luxury and practicality, like B33 shoes or messengers sublimated in Dior Gravity leather.…