Opera

Departing Music Director James Conlon presided over the whimsical production of Benjamin Britten’s opera at the cathedral.

Charged with emotion, the soprano gave a glimpse of her upcoming album, “The Fiddle and the Drum,” at Zellerbach Hall last Sunday.

The 2026-2027 season, announced on April 28, includes birthday celebrations for Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and John Adams.

The outgoing music director gave a strong performance at the black-tie gala held in his honor.

In his penultimate production as music director, Conlon directs a terrific cast with spontaneity and emotional clarity.

Running July 4-19, the summer season features premieres by Jake Heggie and John Corigliano, plus performances by Renée Fleming and Wynton Marsalis.

The bass-baritone stars in Verdi’s Falstaff and explains what it takes and why the music is so great.

The LA Phil put on the U.S. premiere of Gerald Barry’s opera as part of its Green Umbrella New Music Series.

The “Obi-Wan Kenobi” of the Bay Area opera community will be feted at Opera Parallèle’s gala.

The Irish composer's hour-long opera will have its U.S. premiere on March 24 with the LA Phil New Music Group, led by Thomas Adès.