Opera San Jose presents Gounod's Faust

Venue: California Theatre
Date: Sat April 21, 2012 8:00pm
City: San Jose
Price Range: $51 to $101
Tickets: 408-437-4450

Opera San José

Inspired by Goethe’s legendary story, Gounod’s opera is the timeless tale of the malevolent Méphistophélès, the devil in the flesh, who seduces the old scholar Faust, promising him the elixir of youth in exchange for his soul. Faust is transformed into a young, handsome man and sets out with his devious companion to experience the pleasures of the world. Faust seduces the beautiful and innocent Marguerite, only to abandon her before she gives birth to his child. Her reputation destroyed, but not beyond redemption, Marguerite calls upon the angels for salvation. Faust receives no such escape and is condemned to his devilish fate in this spiritual conflict between Heaven and Hell. Faust premiered in Paris in 1859 and is one of the most performed operas of all time.

Single tickets on sale July 11, 2011.