Opera

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

Michael Zwiebach - October 3, 2019

Harassment allegations force the legendary singer’s departure.

Peter Feher - October 1, 2019

The soprano was one of the greatest and most celebrated voices of her generation.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 30, 2019

The soprano superstar chats about her wide-ranging projects beyond the limelight of the opera stage.

Jeff Kaliss - September 30, 2019

The soprano’s latest collection features works by Samuel Barber, Jake Heggie, and Gordon Getty.

Peter Feher - September 30, 2019

Nicole Heaston replaces an ailing Jennifer Davis in the role. Performances begin Oct. 11.

Lily O'Brien - September 27, 2019

The celebrated conductor talks about his musical journey and his return to SF Opera for Figaro, which opens Oct. 11.

Janos Gereben - September 24, 2019

Bay Area operagoers can choose between West Bay Opera’s production and a concert presentation by the Claude Heater Foundation.

Michael Zwiebach - September 17, 2019

KQED reporter Chloe Veltman meets singers who have had gender reassignment surgery, and how they’re adapting their careers to their authentic selves.

Janos Gereben - September 17, 2019

The massive man-of-war setting for Billy Budd has a story of its own.

Janos Gereben - September 16, 2019

Multimedia concerts with SFO divas celebrate escapes of all sorts on Sept. 20–21.