Opera

The company opens its season with a new production of Verdi’s flawed masterpiece.

The baritone and Merola alum who plays Salieri for Opera San José is reaping rewards for his hard work.

The company is also bringing in a new resident conductor to replace Grant Gershon, who is stepping down.

Matthew Ozawa sees a vital beacon of hope for the downtrodden in the opera’s dramatic arc.  

Rachel Willis-Sørensen and Jamie Barton thrill in a festive evening that transcended a few challenges.

The tenor and pianist are in perfect synch in this savvy, well-recorded collection of songs expressing joy and sorrow.

A step toward equity is the happy result of choosing the best candidate for each production.

An onstage proposal surprises the intended and elates cast, orchestra, and audience alike.

The new chamber opera melds diverse strands of music, dance, and poetry to explore timeless themes of living in challenging times.

The special concert with free simulcast features a winning troika from Rusalka.