SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Artist Spotlight Simon O’Neill: Heldentenor to the World Emily Wilson - October 10, 2023 As he gets ready to play Lohengrin in San Francisco, O’Neill talks about his life as one of the leading Wagner tenors of his generation. Feature Sunday in the PARC: How The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs Draws Upon a Sondheim Musical Marissa Skudlarek - October 10, 2023 Did Stephen Sondheim’s celebrated portrait of creative obsession spark ideas for composer Mason Bates and librettist Mark Campbell? Music News Olimpia: Another Baroque Opera Revival by Ars Minerva Janos Gereben - October 9, 2023 Get ready for the latest 17th-century world premiere from Céline Ricci and company. Review The Industry Again Rethinks Opera With Star Choir, a 2023 Space Odyssey Jim Farber - October 3, 2023 The company’s shows are always a bit of a trek but so worth it. Review Jonathan Tetelman Tackles The Great Puccini Jason Victor Serinus - October 2, 2023 On a new recording, the tenor demonstrates his superb vocal chops with just a bit too much restraint. Preview Livermore Valley Opera Branches Out With Of Mice and Men Lily O'Brien - October 2, 2023 The company is telling an all-American story in composer Carlisle Floyd’s setting of John Steinbeck’s classic novella. Review Don Giovanni Lives in the Music at LA Opera Jim Farber - September 26, 2023 James Conlon’s strong, insightful direction of the singers and orchestra meets a less imaginative production. Review The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs Is Polished, Beautiful, Troubling Simon Cohen - September 26, 2023 The work, now at SF Opera, promises a deep dive into the complicated technologist, but does it weigh his character or just celebrate his legacy? Review John Corigliano’s Uncanny The Lord of Cries Comes to CD Joe Cadagin - September 26, 2023 A new recording showcases the composer’s latest opera, a dark amalgamation of two literary works. Preview The Industry Still Goes Where No Opera Company Has Gone Before Victoria Looseleaf - September 26, 2023 The innovative company’s latest is the sci-fi Star Choir, about colonization and what it means to be human. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 … Next › Next page Last » Last page