Opera

Every musician seems to have a personal story about the songwriter, who died Friday at the age of 91.

West Edge Opera and Earplay name five operas-in-development to highlight the annual showcase.

It’s tennis on the lawn and bespoke fashion, but a strong cast communicates the heartache behind the comedy.

Laurent Pelly’s whimsical production and a stellar cast make a major hit of Rossini’s familiar opera buffa.

Carlo Pallavicino’s forgotten opera delights the ear and the eye in this contemporary restoration.

Christina Pluhar leads the early-music ensemble in a tour of 17th- and 18-century Neapolitan delights.

Opera Parallèle’s family-friendly production is uplifting, and Marcus Shelby’s lively score is done justice by a superior cast.

The concert won’t be all memories: A premiere from composer Cava Menzies honors the outgoing chorus director.

The acclaimed soprano talks with SFCV about her dream roles, balancing her performing and professorial duties, and making kindness count.

The conductor was at the center of the major opera house revival of Handel, and he brings that experience to the West Coast with Alcina.