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Girls of the Golden West takes place in the historic mining camps of Rich Bar and Downieville during California’s transition from territory to American statehood, a period which coincided with the Gold Rush and its unprecedented migration of people from around the world. Grant Gershon (second from right) with Adams, Sellars, and the cast of Girls of the Golden West. There will be eight performances of the opera from November 21 through December 10. The production will be directed by Peter Sellars who also wrote the libretto. Grant Gershon to Make His San Francisco Opera Conducting Debut Nov 21Los Angeles Master Chorale Kiki and David Gindler Artistic Director Grant Gershon will make his San Francisco Opera debut when he leads the cast, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Chorus, and Dance Corps in the world premiere performances of Girls of the Golden West by John Adams.