SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Review SF Symphony and Guests Give Oedipus rex Power and Purpose Lisa Hirsch - June 13, 2022 Director Peter Sellars collaborates with Esa-Pekka Salonen on a production that tells the full story of Oedipus. Artist Spotlight Renée Fleming Gets Really Busy Tom Jacobs - June 11, 2022 At 63, the soprano has many irons in the fire, including un-retiring from the Metropolitan Opera to sing in a premiere. Review Don Giovanni Faces an Apocalypse at SF Opera Michael Zwiebach - June 7, 2022 A strong cast triumphed over a fumbling concept in the company’s new production. Review Salastina’s OC fan tutte Proves We’re All “Like That” Sometimes Catherine Womack - June 7, 2022 The L.A. chamber group puts its fun, engaging spin on Mozart’s opera, crafting a performance that’s satire with a message. Artist Spotlight Soprano Meigui Zhang Returns Triumphant to San Francisco Victoria Looseleaf - June 6, 2022 The former Merola Program participant is back to sing Dai Yu in Dream of the Red Chamber. Music News SF Girls Chorus Sings of the Filipino American Diaspora Janos Gereben - June 6, 2022 The ensemble premieres a semistaged opera inspired by the diary of a young Filipina immigrant to California. Preview Handel Opera Project Stages Semele for Berkeley Festival Fringe Nicholas Jones - June 5, 2022 The intrepid Bay Area company doesn’t just do Handel, but this production was hard to resist. Music News Winning Ways of Opera San José’s Irene Dalis Vocal Competition Janos Gereben - June 1, 2022 Tenor Kyle van Schoonhoven, whom Bay Area operagoers will remember from his Adler Fellow days, took first place. Artist Spotlight Meet the Don: An Interview With Baritone Etienne Dupuis Lisa Houston - May 31, 2022 In a freewheeling chat, the singer opens up about all things opera, including his upcoming turn in the title role in SF Opera’s Don Giovanni. Review Handel in the Desert Richard S. Ginell - May 24, 2022 Giustino transcends time and place in James Darrah’s new production for Long Beach Opera. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 … Next › Next page Last » Last page