SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Artist Spotlight Getting in the Habit: Michelle Bradley Sings Dialogues of the Carmelites Lisa Houston - October 11, 2022 The soprano’s role debut as Madame Lidoine, also her company debut, comes as her career begins to skyrocket. Artist Spotlight Jamez McCorkle Dives Deep Into Omar Victoria Looseleaf - October 3, 2022 The tenor chats about starring in Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels’s work at LA Opera and being a magnet for new music generally. Preview The Story of Los Angeles, Told in Six Mini-Operas Victoria Looseleaf - October 3, 2022 Two of the city’s expert contemporary ensembles, Brightwork and HEX, team up for a musical journey. Music News Francis Poulenc’s Masterpiece “Comes Home” to San Francisco Opera Janos Gereben - October 3, 2022 Dialogues of the Carmelites premiered on the West Coast more than 60 years ago and returns this season. Music News High Concept and Pure Entertainment in Opera Parallèle’s New Season Michael Zwiebach - October 3, 2022 The company is rolling out productions drawing heavily on iconic popular culture. Review SF Opera’s Eugene Onegin Has a Few Distinctions, Some Problems Janos Gereben - September 27, 2022 A couple of shining performances stand out in this production that just doesn’t seem to get Tchaikovsky’s grandeur. Preview Music and Architecture in Pauline: An Opera Victoria Looseleaf - September 23, 2022 The Schindler House celebrates the artist and muse of this Los Angeles landmark. Review Lucia Heads for the Rust Belt in LA Opera’s Season Opener Richard S. Ginell - September 20, 2022 Changing the setting of Donizetti’s opera adds a conceptual layer that enhances a cherished score. Feature A Timeless Take on a Classic Russian Opera (and Novel) Molly Colin - September 19, 2022 Get the history behind Robert Carsen’s production of Eugene Onegin, which has traveled to stages around the world since its 1997 premiere. Review Antony and Cleopatra Scores Triumph in SF Opera Debut Lisa Hirsch - September 12, 2022 Hollywood glamour and Shakespearean politics mix thrillingly in the world premiere of John Adams’s opera. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 … Next › Next page Last » Last page