Artistic Director of San Francisco Opera Center

Tad and Dianne Taube and General Director Matthew Shilvock are pleased to officially welcome Carrie-Ann Matheson as Artistic Director of the San Francisco Opera Center (SFOC). although her tenure begins under unexpected circumstances due to the ongoing pandemic, Carrie-ann remains enthusiastic about the work that lies ahead. As artistic director, carrie-ann will provide artistic and musical leadership for all Opera Center artists and projects, including acting as the primary musical coach for its young artists, overseeing their development, collaborating on recitals and conducting performances.

"Joining the remarkable team at San Francisco Opera is a tremendous honor for me, and I approach this opportunity with great enthusiasm and a profound sense of responsibility,” said Matheson. “Empowering young artists in their lives as well as in their artistry through individualized and comprehensive training has long been a dream of mine. The COVID-19 crisis has brought this necessity to the fore, and Markus and I believe that the need for holistic training has never been greater. We look forward to being members of the storied San Francisco Opera community and embarking on this journey with all of you." 

Matheson succeeds Sheri Greenawald whose distinguished tenure as Director of the Opera Center and artistic leader of the Merola Opera Program concludes in December 2020 with her retirement.