Opera

Jim Farber - March 6, 2018

The L.A. Philharmonic's production of Andrew Norman's opera for children is a joy.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - March 5, 2018

The Mozart of the Champs-Élysées proves a match for G&S in Pocket's witty, well-sung production.

Rebecca Wishnia - February 27, 2018

Cyril Deaconoff’s The Last Tycoon is the standout in an evening of exciting excerpts that left listeners wanting more.

Rebecca Wishnia - February 19, 2018

Lemon Bucket Orkestra’s “Guerilla Folk Opera” isn’t a passive experience.

Janos Gereben - February 19, 2018

Exquisite singing, music, and staging coalesce to fulfill Beethoven’s vision of liberation and triumph.

Steven Winn - February 17, 2018

An intriguing concept and strong performances lift short operas by Jake Heggie and Leonard Bernstein above an overly fussy production.

Janos Gereben - February 3, 2018

Fidelio offers an enduring glimmer of uplifting hope in trying times.

Jim Farber - January 25, 2018

The beauty of Baroque opera and its most distinctive star are enlisted to help heal a king.

Nicholas Jones - January 22, 2018

A pair of one-act operas range from the restrained to the flamboyant.

Steven Winn - January 19, 2018

S.F. Symphony’s stripped-down staging highlights the operetta’s strengths and weaknesses.