Ms. Moore will debut the role of Susan Rescorla in the world premiere of Christopher Theofanidis’ opera Heart of a Soldier, commissioned by the San Francisco Opera. This new work is based on the novel of the same name by James B. Stewart, and tells the story of Rick Rescorla, a Vietnam veteran who died while leading the evacuation almost all of the Morgan Stanley employees when the World Trade Center collapsed on 9/11.

Melody sings the role of Mr. Rescorla’s wife, and is joined by a world-class cast, including baritone Thomas Hampson as Rick, and tenor William Burden as Daniel J. Hill, Rick’s fellow soldier and best friend. Patrick Summers, San Francisco Opera’s Principal Guest Conductor and Music Director of the Houston Grand Opera, leads the San Francisco Opera in these performances, which are directed by Francesca Zambello.