¡Chicanísima! opera premiere in San Francisco:
Celebrating Olga Talamante’s legacy

This tribute chronicles the life and work of legendary Chicanx leader and LGBTQ+ activist Olga Talamante—from her childhood, she started working in the Gilroy Garlic fields through decades of international activism and political imprisonment in Argentina.

In this inspiring story, Olga “frees herself from the psychological hold of her captors and releases her heart from 40 years of suppressing (her) memories of (the) violence perpetrated against her…finally (finding) peace, healing…, and the love of her life.” Learn more about Olga and the production.

One night only! Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 pm.
Tickets range from $29 - 105. Pick your seats and purchase here.

Panel discussion and reception to follow.

Artists

Aléxa Anderson - soprano
Eric Levintow - tenor
Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez - mezzo-soprano

Quinteto Latino
Armando Castellano - french horn, hand drum
Diane Grubbe - flute, ocarina
Kyle Bruckmann - oboe
Leslie Tagorda - clarinet
Jamael Smith - bassoon

Carla Lucero - composer, librettist and director