SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Review PBO’s Saul Is a Perfect Fit for Nicholas McGegan Jason Victor Serinus - July 6, 2020 Heading a fine cast, McGegan leads an all-out, theatrical, and musically detailed performance of Handel’s oratorio. Review Online Hamilton Is a Superb Bargain at the Right Time Janos Gereben - July 6, 2020 Disney+ released the remarkable film version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s blockbuster musical earlier than planned, and we should all be grateful. Music News SF Opera and Merola Program Reinvent Their Summer Season Janos Gereben - June 30, 2020 Look for streaming performances from the canceled operas and online chats with SFO luminaries and guests. Feature Concert Life Begins to Rise From the Ashes Jim Farber - June 29, 2020 Organizations are figuring out ways to present concerts while maintaining pandemic restrictions. Feature Fundraising in the Age of Coronavirus Lisa Houston - June 23, 2020 Opera philanthropy floats hope upon a sea of uncertainty. Music News SF Opera’s Salome Productions Over a Century Janos Gereben - June 19, 2020 How Gaetano Merola pulled off a coup and got his dream Salome. Music News Coronavirus Shuts Down San Francisco Opera for the Rest of the Year Janos Gereben - June 16, 2020 Don’t expect any live opera in San Francisco until 2021. Music News Farewell to Claude Heater at the End of a Long, Spectacular Life Janos Gereben - June 9, 2020 The opera singer, who called the Bay Area home, died last month at the age of 92. Feature Keep Calm and Cook On: Four Bay Area Vocalists Spill the Beans Annelies Zijderveld - June 8, 2020 Great stories about opera singers who are cooking while sheltering — with recipes! Review Les Talens Lyriques Are Heavenly on a Recording of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater Jason Victor Serinus - June 8, 2020 Soprano Sandrine Piau and countertenor Christopher Lowrey are sublime. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 … Next › Next page Last » Last page