Opera

The downhome diva talks with SFCV about the challenges of mastering the title role in Verdi’s timeless opera and why it’s still relevant today.

The group’s performances this weekend are dedicated to local composer and longtime supporter Aurelio de la Vega.

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.