Opera

The couple presents Musto’s comedic opera, Bastianello, at Festival Napa Valley.

A little list that should be longer.

Composer Anthony Davis’s flexible stylistic palette serves the story well.

Dvořák’s brilliant opera gets the production it deserves at San Francisco Opera.

Yuval Sharon and the LA Phil revive Meredith Monk’s visionary opera.

The production and music make a long evening engrossing.

The soprano/conductor’s musical versatility dominated the festival’s evening concerts.

There’s lots to talk about as usual for the industry as it adapts to cultural shifts and withstands fiscal challenges.

The lovely, tongue-twisting Czech libretto offers a challenge to the singers — and their coaches.

The production is at its best when it gives the singers space to do what they do best.