RING 2018 cover 5.qxp_Layout 1 5/21/18 9:04 AM Page 1 2017–18 SEASON RICHARD WAGNER THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG Encore spread.indd 1 5/25/18 12:59 PM Encore spread.indd 1 5/25/18 12:59 PM “ City National helps keep my financial life in tune.” So much of my life is always shifting; a different city, a different piece of music, a different ensemble. I need people who I can count on to help keep my financial life on course so I can focus on creating and sharing the “adventures” of classical music. City National shares my passion and is instrumental in helping me bring classical music to audiences all over the world. They enjoy being a part of what I do and love. That is the essence of a successful relationship. Michael Tilson Thomas Conductor, Educator and Composer The people you trust, trust City National. Call (866) 618-5242 or visit cnb.com 18 City National Bank 18 City National ©20 CNB MEMBER FDIC City National Bank is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada. EAP full-page template.indd 1 5/4/18 11:10 AM June 2018 Volume 95, No. 4 Vol. 95, No. 4 • 2017–18 Season • June 2018 Jon Finck, Executive Editor Matthew Erikson, Editor Susan L. Wells, Design Consultant Paul Heppner Publisher Please e-mail comments, questions, and feedback about San Francisco Opera Magazine Susan Peterson to
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