Opera

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

Lou Fancher - May 17, 2016

Artistic Director Céline Ricci reanimates another long-lost operatic gem like last year’s hit, La Cleopatra.

Janos Gereben - May 10, 2016

The popular mezzo-soprano channels the tragic Egyptian queen in Berlioz’s cantata.

Janos Gereben - April 18, 2016

The talented countertenor died April 18, 2016, at the age of 49.

Janos Gereben - April 5, 2016

The opera from composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer explores Nazi persecution at a personal level.

Jason Victor Serinus - March 14, 2016

William Kentridge’s animated art was paired with Matthias Goerne’s supremely lyrical presentation of Schubert’s last song cycle.

Janos Gereben - February 1, 2016

San Francisco's Merola Opera Program announced on Monday the selection of 23 singers, five apprentice coaches, and one apprentice stage director for its 2016 season.

Janos Gereben - January 11, 2016

San Francisco Opera's 94th season, for 2016-2017, will present nine productions in a total of 68 performances — in addition to concerts, recitals, and special events.

Janos Gereben - December 22, 2015

Opera Parallèle has commissioned a work about the iconic American artist, Georgia O'Keeffe.

Janos Gereben - December 17, 2015

Dream of the Red Chamber, adapted from the Qing Dynasty epic, will premiere at the War Memorial, Sept. 10-29, 2016.

Janos Gereben - November 23, 2015

Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, the longest opera in the standard repertoire, runs nearly six hours. How do the musicians get through that every night?.