Features

In his first season as Opera San Jose's artistic director, Larry Hancock is betting on a likeable adaptation of E.M. Forster's novel.

Sister Helen Prejean, composer Jake Heggie, and Opera Parallele artistic director Nicole Paiement reflect on the creation and artistic success of the opera.

The “formidable” pianist sits down to talk about her music, her advocacy, and her upcoming performances in S.F. with the Rotterdam Philhamonic and Yannick Nezet-Seguin.

The last S.F. Opera season planned by David Gockley is heavy on thrills, with an unusual double bill and a Sondheim classic.

We introduce the first group of writers in SFCV’s Emerging Writer Program.

Three recent releases confirm the excellent health of U.S. contemporary music.

The great pianist talks about his ambitious San Francisco recital, the anxieties of recording, and making friends in the business.

What better way to get your New Year off to a great start than with three videos that have a strong relationship with San Francisco Opera.

Great music and gift ideas for classical music lovers (and how to get hold of them quickly).

Irene Dalis a great star of opera, who has been the founding and commanding grand dame of Opera San José for the past 30 years, died on Dec. 14.