The 46-year-old, who recently portrayed Escamillo in SF Opera’s production of Carmen, says he’s just entering the prime years of his career.
The French lyric’s new album, featuring pianist Carrie-Ann Matheson, delightfully flouts conventions in service of maximal expression.
Here are the concerts, solo recitals, and opera productions that stood out in a busy year, according to SFCV’s reviewers.
A magnificent performance of Schoenberg’s massive cantata, led by Zubin Mehta, caps a mini festival of the composer’s early works.
At the San Francisco Symphony, Opera, and Ballet, negotiations continue, with some positive developments to report.
The soprano pours herself into powerful, emotional selections by Tchaikovsky and Sergei Rachmaninoff.
Maria, starring Angelina Jolie and now streaming on Netflix, is likely to ignite even more passion than Maestro or Tár.
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Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of music that was released this year.
