SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Music News L.A.’s Guild Opera Celebrates 70 Years Peter Feher - October 22, 2019 The company hosts a family-friendly event and looks back on its storied history. Review Zenobia Powell Perry’s Tawawa House Gets a Welcome Revival Jeff Kaliss - October 22, 2019 The rarely performed opera is set in a hostel along the underground railroad. Review Nabucco in the Temple Conquers Babylonians and Opera Fans Janos Gereben - October 22, 2019 The Claude Heater Foundation comes up with another winner. Review West Bay Opera Goes for the Big Effects in Verdi’s Nabucco Nicholas Jones - October 21, 2019 Soprano Christina Major brings power and fury to the role of Abigaile in an opera that remains surprisingly relevant. Review Rod Gilfry, Forever Young Jim Farber - October 21, 2019 The Los Angeles baritone is up-close and personal in a cabaret show at Boston Court Pasadena. Music News Dvořák’s The Spectre’s Bride Now Haunts Puppets on a Video Janos Gereben - October 15, 2019 Puppet artist Francesca Borgatta’s spooky creations animate the Czech composer’s cantata. Music News Christopher Koelsch To Take Over Plácido Domingo’s Duties Victoria Looseleaf - October 15, 2019 LA Opera won’t try to replace Domingo, who resigned earlier this month over sexual harassment allegations. Review SF Opera’s New Figaro Sets the Mind Soaring Steven Winn - October 14, 2019 Every detail of performance and staging contributes to making Michael Cavanagh’s reimagined production a feast for the ears and eyes. Review LA Opera’s Light in the Piazza Lacks a Punch Victoria Looseleaf - October 14, 2019 An all-star cast, including Renée Fleming, sings splendidly, but the show skirts many of the issues it raises. Artist Spotlight Opera Star Rod Gilfry Tells an Honest Story Victoria Looseleaf - October 13, 2019 The in-demand baritone plays himself in a cabaret-style, one-man show in Pasadena. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 … Next › Next page Last » Last page