Opera

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

Peter Feher - July 27, 2021

The innovative company stages four fairy-tale productions in 2021 and 2022.

Michael Zwiebach - July 26, 2021

In a production that goes deep into the text, West Edge Opera’s singing actors shine.

Jason Victor Serinus - July 26, 2021

Valley of the Moon Music Festival features Dashon Burton in an enlightening recital.

Lisa Hirsch - July 26, 2021

Boston Lyric Opera and Long Beach Opera team up with eight composers to create the adventurous desert in.

Janos Gereben - July 26, 2021

Robertson shaped the superb chorus in many triumphs during his 35-year tenure with SFO.

Michael Zwiebach - July 20, 2021

The company’s experiment with opera as graphic novel is streaming for the next year on Dallas Opera’s media site.

Michael Zwiebach - July 13, 2021

Eight exciting new opera projects vie for one commission, as Aperture’s first year reaches its concluding episodes.

Janos Gereben - July 12, 2021

Pippin’s lively spirit and innovative approach made opera accessible to generations of Bay Area music lovers.

Lou Fancher - July 7, 2021

The Pulitzer Prize-winner tells SFCV about her earliest influences and latest work.

Michael Zwiebach - June 29, 2021

Opera San José’s talented chief will take up the new position in January 2022.