Original Program - "La Forza del Destino (The Force of Destiny): A Lyric Drama in Four Acts; The Music by Giuseppe Verdi; The Book by Francesco Maria Piave"

Original publisher's black-and-white pictorial paper wrappers with staple binding. Text printed on front cover: "San Francisco Opera Company; Gaetano Merola, General Director; Grand Opera Libretto; La Forza del Destino; Verdi." No date, circa 1940s-1950s. 6" x 9." Unpaginated, c. thirty-six pages, complete. A few black-and-white illustrations, complete. Illustrated advertisement for Victor Records on back cover. Program is virtually pristine and intact except for slight age toning (most noticeable along spine). A Fine copy. Program for the opera, La Forza del Destino, which features music by Giuseppe Verdi and a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Piave's libretto was based on the Spanish work, Don Alvaro o la Fuerzer del Sino. The program includes the script of the opera and sheet music for Verdi's titular song. The opera was performed by the San Francisco Opera Company. Illustrations of the members of the San Francisco Opera Company are in the front and back.