Opera

SFCV Editors - November 26, 2024

The season of renewal is upon us. Here’s our annual list of concerts that will help you recharge and prepare for the new year.

Tom Jacobs - November 26, 2024

The experimental company takes on the work of one of America’s most vibrant musical thinkers.

Janos Gereben - November 26, 2024

In his six years as music director, the conductor has furthered the orchestra’s legacy of adventurous programming.

Jeff Kaliss - November 24, 2024

Last summer’s hit Donizetti production makes a stop at the Mondavi Center at UC Davis.

Nicholas Jones - November 23, 2024

Bernard Labadie conducts a program that features several of the composer’s alternate arias, sung radiantly by soprano Lucy Crowe.

Nicholas Jones - November 19, 2024

The worthy but forgotten La Flora is the latest Baroque gem to be revived by this great local company.

Michael Zwiebach - November 18, 2024

Director Francesca Zambello’s durable production thrives on the strength of lead singers Eve-Maud Hubeaux and Jonathan Tetelman.

Lisa Hirsch - November 17, 2024

The Adlers’ annual concert highlights emerging opera talents, including standout Canadian soprano Olivia Smith.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 12, 2024

Costanzo is set to make his Bay Area recital debut in a wide-ranging program presented by San Francisco Performances.

Janos Gereben - November 11, 2024

Both orchestras are nominated for signature projects led by their outgoing music directors.