SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Review Decca’s New Flying Dutchman Is Great Musical Drama Jason Victor Serinus - June 23, 2025 With Lise Davidsen and Gerald Finley in the leads and Edward Gardner conducting, this live recording is compelling on every level. Feature The Not-So-Secret Side Gig of Soprano Elza van den Heever Annelies Zijderveld - June 20, 2025 In her spare time, van den Heever, who’s currently singing the role of Elettra in SF Opera’s Idomeneo, is an accomplished chef and baker. Review From Broadway to LA Opera, Renée Fleming Is the Queen of Song Harlow Robinson - June 17, 2025 In Los Angeles, the soprano is joined by stage stars Lindsay Mendez, Jessie Mueller, and Tituss Burgess for a heartening recital. Review SF Opera’s Idomeneo Dazzles With Powerful Voices and Striking Visuals Michael Zwiebach - June 16, 2025 In a new production by Australian director Lindy Hume, Mozart’s early masterpiece connects with the drama of the natural world. Artist Spotlight Domingo Hindoyan on Picking Up the Baton With LA Opera Tom Jacobs - June 9, 2025 The rising conductor talks to SFCV about how he landed the job following last year’s production of Romeo and Juliet. Feature Why Idomeneo Might Just Be San Francisco’s Favorite Opera Emily Wilson - June 6, 2025 Mozart’s early masterpiece has layers of meaning that resonate at the War Memorial, according to director Lindy Hume. Artist Spotlight Bass-Baritone Gerald Finley Says He’s Only Evil Onstage Victoria Looseleaf - June 6, 2025 Ahead of his Los Angeles recital debut, Finley chats about his signature roles, particularly in the operas of John Adams. Review Gordon Getty’s Goodbye, Mr. Chips Comes Alive as an Album Jeff Kaliss - June 6, 2025 The composer’s fourth opera, based on James Hilton’s beloved 1934 novella, is captured in a stellar audio production. Review SF Opera’s La bohème Will Make You Feel All the Emotions Lisa Hirsch - June 5, 2025 Ramón Tebar conducts a brilliant cast of singing actors, including tenor Pene Pati and soprano Karen Chia-ling Ho, in Puccini’s great tragicomedy. Music News Doubt Takes the Stage in Opera Parallèle’s 2025–2026 Season Janos Gereben - June 3, 2025 Composer Douglas J. Cuomo’s dramatic adaptation of John Patrick Shanley’s award-winning play is set for its Bay Area premiere. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 … Next › Next page Last » Last page