SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Music News Tiny West Edge Opera Bags Big Names With New Commissioning Project Michael Zwiebach - October 20, 2020 With the announcement of serious creative talents and fascinating works in development, West Edge’s Aperture becomes a major site for the development of American opera. Music News Pandemic Takes a Heavy Toll on Young Careers Janos Gereben - October 20, 2020 Even if they manage to stay healthy, musicians are struggling for survival. Music News Some Shutdown Extensions Now Set Through Mid-2021 and Beyond Janos Gereben - October 13, 2020 Ongoing concerns about the pandemic once again force companies large and small to retool their coming year. Music News Pacific Opera Project Takes Direct Aim at the Pandemic Peter Feher - October 13, 2020 In a series of socially distanced productions, the young company gives a contemporary twist to some classics. Music News A Murderous Ring ’Round the 2018 SF Opera Wagner Cycle Janos Gereben - October 12, 2020 Erica Miner’s latest opera-tinged mystery is set in and around the War Memorial Opera House. Music News SF Conservatory of Music to Stream All 2020–2021 Performances Michael Zwiebach - October 6, 2020 There’s a wealth of great music a couple of keystrokes away thanks to the Conservatory’s new initiative. Music News SF Opera to Resume Streaming Productions From Past Seasons Janos Gereben - October 5, 2020 Classic performances of Tosca, Attila, and The Marriage of Figaro are slated for October. Review Lucas and Irina Meachem Deliver the Goods From Home Steven Winn - October 5, 2020 The presentation may have been folksy, but the power couple delivered serious operatic artistry in their online recital. Review Mining the Mind of Ellen West Jason Victor Serinus - October 3, 2020 A new recording captures the music if not the drama of Ricky Ian Gordon’s chamber opera. Music News Lamplighters Present the Very Model of a Modern COVID-19 Gala Janos Gereben - September 28, 2020 Tune in Oct. 25 to enjoy the online edition of the unsinkable company’s annual tradition of topical spoofs set to Gilbert & Sullivan tunes. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 … Next › Next page Last » Last page