Opera

Based on Pushkin’s tale of love and obsession, The Queen of Spades hasn’t had a Bay Area performance since 2007.

The award-winning opera from Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson gets a stirring recording from Pentatone.

The Met’s “most daring diva” talks with SFCV about her storied career, performing with her husband, and the enduring allure of My Fair Lady.

Adding a layer of mythology to the story offers poetic perspective but ultimately steals focus.

Frederica von Stade and Jake Heggie headline an all-star slate of performers.

Handel’s complex 18th-century opera resonates with contemporary issues.

The San Francisco favorite tackles some thrilling tenor repertoire on his debut album.

Baritone Nathan Gunn is the star of this new one-man work presented by LA Opera.

The East Bay company stages its annual showcase of excerpts from operas in progress.

Steven Spielberg isn’t the only one who wants to offer contemporary ideas through the famous American musical.