Opera

The singer made her role debut with SF Opera on Saturday. Catch one of the four remaining performances.

The urgency of the music-making and acting were special as live opera emerged from the pall of the pandemic.

The company is pushing the limits again in its exciting new season.

The company links song cycles by Arnold Schoenberg and Kate Soper.

But despite the star soprano, the recording has weaknesses.

The author chats about the background and innovative format of The Monster I Am Today, his new book of poetry and verse about the revered diva.

The small-scale opera was part of the NY Philharmonic’s “Bandwagon” series and is now on the West Coast.

A conversation with the artist about choreographing and directing a Schoenberg masterpiece that debuts at The Ford this month.

Video captures of outstanding Merola recital programs are available for streaming. The first is online now.

The show has a lot of twists and turns, musically and dramatically, but the opera’s careful construction makes it a fun evening in the theater.