Adding a layer of mythology to the story offers poetic perspective but ultimately steals focus.
Handel’s complex 18th-century opera resonates with contemporary issues.
The San Francisco favorite tackles some thrilling tenor repertoire on his debut album.
Baritone Nathan Gunn is the star of this new one-man work presented by LA Opera.
The violinist and bass-baritone give the world premiere of a genre-defying music-theater piece.
The baritone’s SF Performances recital summons reflections on listening together.
The East Bay company stages its annual showcase of excerpts from operas in progress.
John Adams’s Absolute Jest is the thorny centerpiece of an upbeat concert.
Kati Agócs’s title track is the highlight of this recording of new music for the piano trio.
Helgi Tomasson’s Prism is a fitting highlight to celebrate the artistic director’s spectacular career.
