Opera

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

Steven Winn - November 25, 2019

Contralto Sara Couden’s double-role performance stands out in Ars Minerva’s latest re-creation of a forgotten opera.

Catriona Barr - November 25, 2019

Baritone Marcus Lonardo stands out in the Opera and Musical Theatre Program’s November concert.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 23, 2019

The enterprising company looks to a famed innovator to guide its 2021 season.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 22, 2019

The soprano talks about her special relationship with SFO, her title role in Hansel and Gretel, and the future of opera.

Annelies Zijderveld - November 19, 2019

Lucas Meachem and Andrew Truett have food rules that fuel their singing.

Ben Kutner - November 19, 2019

New Opera West presents five “pop-up” operas.

Jim Farber - November 18, 2019

LA Opera’s latest wakes up an audience in the wake of #MeToo.

Janos Gereben - November 18, 2019

The big fairy-tale opera is perfect family fare for the holiday season.

Lou Fancher - November 15, 2019

The intrepid revivalist opera company takes on Domenico Freschi’s 1680 comedy featuring a forward-leaning heroine.

Janos Gereben - November 12, 2019

The plucky company begins its fifth season with Jule Styne’s daunting Gypsy.