Opera

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

Nicholas Jones - January 14, 2020

Pianist Robert Mollicone accompanies the mezzo in a program of “Spanish” music filtered through composers from France, Russia, Italy, and even Spain.

Janos Gereben - January 7, 2020

Island City Opera postpones a production because of a statewide law affecting independent contractors.

Janos Gereben - January 6, 2020

The Gilbert and Sullivan operetta gets an update but without losing any of its charm.

Victoria Looseleaf - January 5, 2020

The Culture Clash cofounder talks about the premiere of King Arthur with Long Beach Opera.

Lou Fancher - January 5, 2020

The annual sampler of four new works is a boon to opera lovers, creators, and producers alike.

Victoria Looseleaf - December 30, 2019

The mezzo-soprano, acclaimed for her Wagnerian roles, joins the LA Phil for Mahler’s Second Symphony in January.

Victoria Looseleaf - December 29, 2019

A world premiere opera, site-specific dance, and music on the Metro are just part of what’s in store for the three-month festival.

Jim Farber - December 23, 2019

A concert staging of Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Der Ring des Polykrates is a success for the young company.

Michael Zwiebach - December 17, 2019

The new music director of SF Opera is interested in just about everything to do with orchestras and music.

Michael Zwiebach - December 10, 2019

A rousing performance of Handel’s masterwork: Shouldn’t this Hanukkah-themed oratorio be a regular item on the December holiday menu?