SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Feature Kip Cranna, the Wizard Behind More Than 30 New Operas, Collects Another Honor Lisa Hirsch - March 23, 2026 The “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” of the Bay Area opera community will be feted at Opera Parallèle’s gala. Preview “Tragedy and humor, they’re pretty much the same thing”: Gerald Barry Turns Oscar Wilde's Salome Into Dark Comedy Victoria Looseleaf - March 23, 2026 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. Review An Over-the-Top Turandot at Pacific Opera Project Jim Farber - March 17, 2026 A strong cast makes a weak production worthwhile. Review Opera Parallèle’s La Belle et la Bête Immerses You in Another Time Lisa Hirsch - March 17, 2026 In collaboration with Cal Performances, Philip Glass’s score and live singers brought Jean Cocteau’s 1946 film to life. Review Opera Star Nadine Sierra Dazzles at Stanford Live Recital, and Calls Out Timothée Chalamet Michael Zwiebach - March 16, 2026 At Bing Concert Hall, the world-class soprano delivered a memorable program of Italian and Spanish works plus six encores. Feature Breaking the Silence: Mannes Opera Gives the U.S. premiere of Korngold’s 1940s operetta, The Silent Serenade Katelyn Simone - March 10, 2026 Renewed interest in the composer — known for opera, Broadway, and film — inspired the production, running March 13-14 in New York City. Review Handel’s Innovative Hercules Rages Through Cal Performances Collin Ziegler - March 10, 2026 The oratorio has its ups and downs, but the English Concert presented a strong rendition. Music News SF Opera Announces 2026 Schwabacher Recital Series, Elevating Young Artists Janos Gereben - March 10, 2026 The recitals have a rich history. Here are details about the upcoming series. Review Heggie and his Music Find a Home at SFCM George Papajohn - March 3, 2026 An orchestral version of the composer’s From the Book of Nightmares was perfectly suited to the intimate Barbro Osher Recital Hall. Review LA Opera’s Akhnaten Is Grand Opera at Its Grandest Jim Farber - March 3, 2026 With John Holiday in the title role and Dalia Stasevska commanding in the pit, this revival is a tour de force. Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page