SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Artist Spotlight Robert Mapplethorpe Inspires Bryce Dessner’s New Multimedia Opera Jim Farber - February 26, 2019 The composer/guitarist’s Triptych (Eyes of One on Another) premieres with the LA Phil’s New Music Group. Review Howards End, America Sports Fine Music Ilana Walder-Biesanz - February 25, 2019 The operatic adaptation of E.M. Forster’s novel boasts some winning songs, well-delivered. But is that enough? Review L.A. Opera’s the loser Is a Winner Jim Farber - February 25, 2019 Rod Gilfry takes an astonishing solo turn in the West Coast premiere of David Lang’s new opera. Review DiDonato Swerves Delightfully Out of Her Lane Steven Winn - February 21, 2019 With Songplay, the mezzo-soprano and an impressive jazz combo pull off a seriously difficult magic trick. Music News Mythology and Young Talent Meet in S.F. Chamber Orchestra’s First Opera Outing Janos Gereben - February 19, 2019 The intrepid group presents Handel’s Acis and Galatea for free at three venues around the Bay. Feature Music at the Palace of Versailles Lisa Hirsch - February 19, 2019 The history of French opera begins not in Paris but at that infamous royal residence. Review West Bay Opera’s I due Foscari Conjures Venetian Splendor Steven Winn - February 18, 2019 The Bay Area premiere of Verdi’s family tragedy does a neglected score justice. Artist Spotlight Joyce DiDonato Mingles Genres in Songplay Lily O'Brien - February 18, 2019 Everyone’s favorite mezzo-soprano adventures outside the opera world with her latest album. Review Tan Dun’s Buddha Passion Is an Opera in Waiting Jim Farber - February 12, 2019 The composer’s newest synthesis of East and West needs a visual component and some cutting. Feature Is It Sacrilege to Shorten Operas in the Digital Age? Jeremy Reynolds - February 12, 2019 An 80-minute Idomeneo brings the question to the fore. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
