Opera

An excellent cast gives excellent performances, making the case for the Walnut Creek-based company.

A new production of Puccini’s opera relies on filmmaker Arthur Dong’s research into a 1940s Chinese nightclub in the city.

A collection of duets from Handel and Verdi to Kevin Puts showcases the young artists in substantial roles.

Opera Parallèle’s partnership with the Transgender District is a preview of the company’s plans for a deeper relationship with the community.

A musically satisfying performance lacks dramatic coherence in West Edge Opera’s production.

The company’s reimagined Il Ducato keeps the comedy while changing the setting.

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.