Opera

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

Emily Wilson - August 31, 2020

The composer talks about learning her craft and building a Black presence in opera.

Richard S. Ginell - August 31, 2020

A heartbreaking oratorio transcends personal pain to offer universal succor in challenging times.

Janos Gereben - August 31, 2020

The Finnish National Opera livestreams a satire of a year lost to the pandemic.

Peter Feher - August 25, 2020

Congratulations to the winners of SFCV’s readers’ poll.

Paul Kotapish - August 25, 2020

Meet the rising artists participating in this innovative opera training program.

Janos Gereben - August 21, 2020

Carrie-Ann Matheson named as new artistic director for SF Opera Center.

Peter Feher - August 18, 2020

With rescheduled events carried over from the pandemic season and some fresh programming, the Beverly Hills venue casts an optimistic eye on 2021.

Jason Victor Serinus - August 18, 2020

A recital of modern American song with the composer and one of his finest interpreters.

Andrew Gilbert - August 10, 2020

Bassist/composer Lisa Mezzacappa takes the leap into opera in an original way.

Joe Cadagin - August 10, 2020

David Hertzberg’s The Wake World is a sumptuous pleasure house of music.