Opera

SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera.

Rebecca Wishnia - July 31, 2023

West Edge Opera makes great music of two early 20th-century masterpieces.

Janos Gereben - July 25, 2023

There’s no shortage of support for up-and-coming musicians in the Bay Area, be they tomorrow’s opera stars or future concert pianists.

Steven Winn - July 25, 2023

Karina Gutiérrez’s production of Cruzar la Cara de la Luna for West Edge Opera stays true to the work’s timeless, entrancing story.

Emily Wilson - July 25, 2023

A highlight of the company’s 2023 festival will be a demanding production that pairs Erwartung and The Nightingale.

Rebecca Wishnia - July 17, 2023

Stellar performances by the young cast help make this production of Benjamin Britten’s chamber opera work.

Michael Zwiebach - July 11, 2023

The opera’s chamber version was premiered in 2019 by Left Coast Chamber Ensemble and represents a big win for composer Laura Schwendinger.

Victoria Looseleaf - July 4, 2023

The bass-baritone, who will appear in Verdi’s Requiem this month, has skyrocketed to success but stays humble nevertheless.

Steven Winn - July 3, 2023

The first public performance of this year’s class of Merola Opera Program singers showcases some major talent.

Lisa Hirsch - June 19, 2023

Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz’s new opera hits the bull’s-eye in every possible way and engages audiences to boot.

Victoria Looseleaf - June 13, 2023

The soprano’s interpretive skills make the case for André Previn’s final work, Penelope, among other selections.