Opera

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

Janos Gereben - February 6, 2020

The gift is one of the largest individual donations ever to an American opera company.

Michael Zwiebach - February 4, 2020

Invigorating ideas of what opera might be were on display at the fourth WEO Snapshot Festival.

Emily Wilson - February 4, 2020

As head of a new SFO department tackling diversity and inclusion issues, Mc Neal helps administrators recognize and confront their own biases.

Janos Gereben - February 4, 2020

The big change to the summer lineup: Eun Sun Kim will conduct Ernani.

Jim Farber - February 3, 2020

Matthew Aucoin more than fulfills his promise as LAO’s first composer-in-residence.

Victoria Looseleaf - February 3, 2020

Are there parallels today with Germany and its vibrant cultural scene during the period between WWI and the rise of Nazism?

Michael Zwiebach - January 28, 2020

All-new productions and its signature Off-Grand series continue to mark LA Opera’s ambitions.

Victoria Looseleaf - January 28, 2020

A few not-so-famous names were sprinkled in among the established favorites.

Steven Winn - January 27, 2020

Christopher Alden’s intense staging befits the Baroque serenata’s violent tale of a disastrous love triangle.

Jim Farber - January 25, 2020

The rock icon’s dockside musical begins its national tour in Los Angeles.