Ars Minerva

Ars Minerva is a non-profit performing arts organization based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2013 by Céline Ricci, the company employs 5 to 9 people and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. Their mission is to introduce innovative ways to engage audiences and bring new and younger generations to classical music. Ars Minerva specializes in reviving and performing long-forgotten operas. Since its inception, the organization has successfully staged two Modern World Premieres in San Francisco. These productions include "La Cleopatra," composed by Daniele da Castrovillari, originally presented at the 1662 Venice Carnival season and never performed again until Ars Minerva's recreation in March 2015. Their second production was "The Amazons in the Fortunate Isles," composed by Carlo Pallavicino in 1679, which premiered in May 2016. The company distinguishes itself through its commitment to unearthing and presenting hidden gems of classical music history to a contemporary audience. By re-creating these lost operas, Ars Minerva sheds light on forgotten musical masterpieces and introduces new audiences to the richness and diversity of classical music. Readers interested in learning more about Ars Minerva and their upcoming productions can visit their website at arsminerva.org.