Opera

The future of opera is in good hands and magnificent voices, as demonstrated by 23 great young performers.

The beloved actress reveals her secret background in opera and talks about playing the flamboyant, wildly erratic diva.

The young soprano is shooting for the stratosphere with challenging roles.

It was a group effort that brought home Mozart’s final Italian comedy at Merola, all the way down to the apprentice coaches.

Nine splendid young singers showed astonishing maturity and polish in the first public concert of the 2016 Merola Program.

Jointly commissioned by four companies, the new opera explores America’s adventurous spirit.

Vocally and orchestrally, this revival is as good as it gets.

The second cast delivered intriguing but mixed performances in the S.F. Opera production.

The Catalan director will stand in for Calixto Bieito in a production that strives for true Spanish soul without the usual clichés.

The lauded American singer engages life with the same visceral intensity he brings to his musical roles.