Opera

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

Catherine Womack - August 31, 2021

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

Janos Gereben - August 30, 2021

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

Lisa Houston - August 23, 2021

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

Janos Gereben - August 23, 2021

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

Peter Feher - August 17, 2021

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

Jim Farber - August 16, 2021

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

Jason Victor Serinus - August 16, 2021

But despite the star soprano, the recording has weaknesses.

Emily Wilson - August 16, 2021

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.

Peter Feher - August 10, 2021

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

Victoria Looseleaf - August 9, 2021

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