Opera

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

Janos Gereben - July 26, 2021

Robertson shaped the superb chorus in many triumphs during his 35-year tenure with SFO.

Michael Zwiebach - July 20, 2021

The company’s experiment with opera as graphic novel is streaming for the next year on Dallas Opera’s media site.

Michael Zwiebach - July 13, 2021

Eight exciting new opera projects vie for one commission, as Aperture’s first year reaches its concluding episodes.

Janos Gereben - July 12, 2021

Pippin’s lively spirit and innovative approach made opera accessible to generations of Bay Area music lovers.

Lou Fancher - July 7, 2021

The Pulitzer Prize-winner tells SFCV about her earliest influences and latest work.

Michael Zwiebach - June 29, 2021

Opera San José’s talented chief will take up the new position in January 2022.

Peter Feher - June 29, 2021

A triumvirate of artists will run the experimental opera company.

Iris Kwok - June 29, 2021

Composer Héctor Armienta’s latest song cycle gets the virtual treatment.

Janos Gereben - June 28, 2021

In-person coaching and ambitious live recitals mark the recovery of the famed training program.

Steven Winn - June 28, 2021

Jake Heggie and Gene Sheer’s moving chamber work addresses Nazi persecution of homosexuals.