SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Review The Tristan Project Returns to the LA Phil Richard S. Ginell - December 13, 2022 The orchestra and Gustavo Dudamel were once again the stars of this three-night multimedia production. Music News SF Opera’s Passionate Fans Are Gifted With Treasures of the Past Janos Gereben - December 12, 2022 Dig deeper into the first 100 years of the company’s history with these online offerings. Review Adler Fellows Deliver Their “Future Is Now” Promise Janos Gereben - December 5, 2022 San Francisco Opera’s young singers show their stuff in a performance that goes far beyond standard fare. Feature Digging Into the San Francisco Opera Archive Lisa Hirsch - December 5, 2022 The company has put an array of historical material online, from rare recordings to revealing interviews to century-old photos. Review A Shabby Tosca Misses the Mark at LA Opera Jim Farber - November 21, 2022 Great singing can’t rescue this drab revival. Review SF Opera’s Orpheus and Eurydice Overdoses on Grief Nicholas Jones - November 20, 2022 Sign of the times? Matthew Ozawa’s directorial vision emphasizes darkness over grace and resilience. Feature The Essential Joyce DiDonato Jason Victor Serinus - November 15, 2022 The mezzo who portrayed Rosina despite a broken leg is now one of the finest bel canto singers of our era. Here’s where to start with her discography. Music News “Voice Whisperer” César Ulloa Nurtures Young Talent Janos Gereben - November 15, 2022 The celebrated teacher who’s trained budding singers at the SF Conservatory of Music and beyond turns 70 this year. Review Fall in Love Again With SF Opera’s La traviata Jason Victor Serinus - November 15, 2022 Soprano Pretty Yende leads a winning cast that brings this beautiful new production to life. Artist Spotlight Pretty Yende’s Journey From Small-Town South Africa to the Opera Stage Lily O'Brien - November 7, 2022 The star soprano, who makes her SF Opera debut this month as Violetta, says hard work is at the core of everything she does. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 … Next › Next page Last » Last page