Opera

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

Catriona Barr - March 2, 2020

Craig Hella Johnson’s compassionate oratorio memorializes the tragic victim of homophobic violence.

Victoria Looseleaf - February 25, 2020

An inevitable, last-minute staging decision distracts from an otherwise sublime production.

Jim Farber - February 24, 2020

Four Larks transforms Mary Shelley’s tale, awkwardly.

Annelies Zijderveld - February 20, 2020

Veronique Kherian pairs her passions in “Miss Cheesemonger Sings.”

Victoria Looseleaf - February 17, 2020

The experimental opera company that scored big with Hopscotch works with composers Du Yun and Raven Chacon on Sweet Land.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - February 17, 2020

It’s an all-out production, and singers and orchestra shine.

Victoria Looseleaf - February 13, 2020

The famous tenor sings Roberto Devereux at LA Opera this month and next.

Peter Feher - February 11, 2020

Richard Egarr takes over from Nicholas McGegan and oversees an adventurous 2020–2021 season.

Janos Gereben - February 10, 2020

An early Wagner comedy is the standout in the company’s 2020 season.

Catriona Barr - February 6, 2020

Clerestory uses the anniversary of the 19th Amendment to sing a concert of music by female composers.