Is the orchestra’s former associate conductor, who now has a flourishing international career, a contender to succeed Esa-Pekka Salonen?
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.
