Opera

An ambitious premiere from a new Bay Area arts organization is slated for next month.

Merola’s burgeoning young professionals give Mozart’s seldom-heard Il re pastore a worthwhile hearing.

Precision, preparation, and a wide set of interests and activities help make Fabiano’s performances so individual and compelling.

The orchestra issues a live recording of Le temple de la gloire. The band mixes roots music with classical training.

Hollywood Bowl resounds with Verdi's gut-wrenching opera.

Sondheim's classic musical pointedly staged at the San Francisco Playhouse.

The first complete recording of the famous 1937 agit-prop opera is surprisingly timely.

Substantial scenes from all corners of the repertory give burgeoning professionals much to work with.

The former general director receives S.F. Opera’s highest honor.

Fun, silliness, and some great music abound in the West-Coast premiere of this buffa rarity.