Opera

After a century of silence, Opera Lafayette and OperaCréole premiere the greatest American opera never heard.

The South African artist’s latest stage work arrives at The Wallis next week and then Cal Performances later this winter.

Baroque cantatas that set the Roman story are gloriously sung on the latest release from French early-music ensemble Les Paladins.

The 46-year-old, who recently portrayed Escamillo in SF Opera’s production of Carmen, says he’s just entering the prime years of his career.

The French lyric’s new album, featuring pianist Carrie-Ann Matheson, delightfully flouts conventions in service of maximal expression.

Here are the concerts, solo recitals, and opera productions that stood out in a busy year, according to SFCV’s reviewers.

Here are the concerts, solo recitals, and opera productions that stood out in a busy year, according to SFCV’s reviewers.

At the San Francisco Symphony, Opera, and Ballet, negotiations continue, with some positive developments to report.

The soprano pours herself into powerful, emotional selections by Tchaikovsky and Sergei Rachmaninoff.

Maria, starring Angelina Jolie and now streaming on Netflix, is likely to ignite even more passion than Maestro or Tár.