SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Review Parallel Play in Birds & Balls Rebecca Wishnia - April 9, 2024 A quirky contemporary double bill from Opera Parallèle serves up both laughs and emotionally powerful moments. Feature Imagining Nikola Tesla: Phil Kline’s New Opera Searches for the Man Behind the Myth Katelyn Simone - April 9, 2024 Working with filmmaker Jim Jarmusch, Kline explores the eccentric inventor’s character and connections to the modern age. Preview Up Close at LA Opera’s La traviata Victoria Looseleaf - April 1, 2024 As Flora, mezzo-soprano Sarah Saturnino, one of the company’s young artists, brings her background as an intimacy director to the production. Review A Superbly Sung Katya Kabanova Jason Victor Serinus - March 26, 2024 Taken from 2023 concert performances in London led by conductor Simon Rattle, this recording has not a weak link. Feature How Billie Jean King and the “Battle of the Sexes” Inspired an Opera Emily Wilson - March 25, 2024 Laura Karpman’s Balls, about the famous 1973 tennis match, is one half of an upcoming sports-themed double bill from Opera Parallèle. Music News James Conlon to Bow Out as LA Opera Music Director Tom Jacobs - March 18, 2024 The 2025–2026 season, Conlon’s 20th with the company, will be his last in the role. Review Adler Fellows Frolic in Their “Secret Garden” Nicholas Jones - March 11, 2024 Spring is in the air for these young singers, who are enchanting in the latest Schwabacher Recital. Music News Pocket Opera Plans a Versatile Season as It Approaches the Half-Century Mark Janos Gereben - March 5, 2024 The tiny company announces four shows for the coming year, including one it’s never done before. Review Potential Productions Previewed in West Edge Opera’s Snapshot Steven Winn - March 5, 2024 There’s always a chance you’ll be hearing more of these works in progress in one of the company’s seasons to come. Artist Spotlight Soprano Shawnette Sulker, Musical Omnivore Emily Wilson - March 5, 2024 Sulker is indispensable on the local scene for her wide repertory, acting skills, and musicality. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 … Next › Next page Last » Last page