Steven Winn

It was the lesser-known of three piano quintets that shone in an inspired performance.

S.F. Opera’s brings Japanese artist Jun Kaneko’s reimagining of the Mozart classic back for a 10-performance run.

The a cappella vocal quartet take a final turn through the repertory they did so much to reanimate.

Guest conductor Mälkki led the symphony through a program of Mussorgsky, Shostakovich, and Prokofiev.

Nicholas McGegan and the orchestra resuscitate Alessandro Scarlatti’s often forgotten work with help from an impressive group of singers.

A cabaret evening of Kate Smith songs created by mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe.

In his performance of the Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2, Kenneth Renshaw shows he is a soloist to watch.

Stephen Sondheim’s scream-fest is gory, erotic, hilarious, and tragic – everything you need for a great night at the opera.

The company’s inaugural production runs September 18-19 at Stage Werx, a 70-seat venue in San Francisco’s Mission District.

The 2015 edition of the Merola Opera Program’s Grand Finale provided all the drama and entertainment of a reality TV competition.