Opera

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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