Opera

SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera.

Tom Jacobs - June 9, 2025

The rising conductor talks to SFCV about how he landed the job following last year’s production of Romeo and Juliet.

Emily Wilson - June 6, 2025

Mozart’s early masterpiece has layers of meaning that resonate at the War Memorial, according to director Lindy Hume.

Victoria Looseleaf - June 6, 2025

Ahead of his Los Angeles recital debut, Finley chats about his signature roles, particularly in the operas of John Adams.

Jeff Kaliss - June 6, 2025

The composer’s fourth opera, based on James Hilton’s beloved 1934 novella, is captured in a stellar audio production.

Lisa Hirsch - June 5, 2025

Ramón Tebar conducts a brilliant cast of singing actors, including tenor Pene Pati and soprano Karen Chia-ling Ho, in Puccini’s great tragicomedy.

Janos Gereben - June 3, 2025

Composer Douglas J. Cuomo’s dramatic adaptation of John Patrick Shanley’s award-winning play is set for its Bay Area premiere.

Harlow Robinson - June 3, 2025

A world-class cast headlined by baritone Quinn Kelsey commands the stage in a smart, polished production with a few updates.

Lisa Hirsch - June 2, 2025

Scaled back for a smaller stage, the Harvey Milk opera by composer Stewart Wallace and librettist Michael Korie is as relevant as ever.

Tom Jacobs - May 31, 2025

The Venezuelan Armenian conductor will succeed James Conlon in the position starting July 2026.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 28, 2025

Kelsey, who’s singing the title role in Rigoletto at LA Opera, is in demand thanks to his individual voice.