A wide variety of classical projects — including those from the SF Symphony and the LA Phil — get nods as well.
Omar Offendum’s storytelling, rapping, and singing weave together past and present in a closely observed whole.
Despite the loss of puppets, costumes, and sets, Rahmanian intends to restore his intricate production based on the Iranian national epic.
The production’s superior direction by newcomer Rob Ashford makes Rossini’s much-performed opera buffa shine.
