Summary: November 21–December 10 WORLD PREMIERE Composer John Adams brings us this San Francisco Opera commission about the unsung Gold Rush pioneers. Sourced from historical writings, this world premiere opera directed by Peter Sellars offers a powerful reflection on the everyday people who set out to build new lives in a wild, beautiful land. Conductor: Lawrence Renes June 2012 "News, News" from Nixon in China: Brian Mulligan
