Opera

SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera.

Jim Farber - February 28, 2023

In a major recital for LA Opera, the tenor sings three world premieres dealing directly with being proudly gay.

Tom Jacobs - February 27, 2023

Music Director James Conlon devises a citywide celebration of the composer ahead of LA Opera’s production of Pelléas and Mélisande.

Janos Gereben - February 24, 2023

As ever, the future of opera looks bright with this incoming class of singers, pianists, and stars in the making.

Josef Woodard - February 21, 2023

The company realizes Jack Perla’s one-act An American Dream in vivid detail.

Lou Fancher - February 21, 2023

The tight-knight vocal ensemble that specializes in the music of Eastern Europe has been developing BABA with conductor Karmina Šilec.

Tom Jacobs - February 20, 2023

Music Director James Conlon’s signature initiative branches out next season to include a production of William Grant Still’s Highway 1, U.S.A.

Nicholas Jones - February 14, 2023

A talented cast of young, ethnically diverse singers delivers a scintillating performance of José Maria Condemi’s wittily conceived production.

Janos Gereben - February 13, 2023

Highlights include an ambitious program by Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen and a recital for four singers curated by Nicholas Phan.

Victoria Looseleaf - February 13, 2023

Cast and crew are gearing up for the world premiere of Kate Soper’s The Romance of the Rose, inspired by a 13th-century poem.

Victoria Looseleaf - February 7, 2023

In a new production, Mozart’s masterpiece shines with an exemplary cast.