Opera

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

Jason Victor Serinus - July 6, 2020

Heading a fine cast, McGegan leads an all-out, theatrical, and musically detailed performance of Handel’s oratorio.

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.

Janos Gereben - June 30, 2020

Look for streaming performances from the canceled operas and online chats with SFO luminaries and guests.

Jim Farber - June 29, 2020

Organizations are figuring out ways to present concerts while maintaining pandemic restrictions.

Lisa Houston - June 23, 2020

Opera philanthropy floats hope upon a sea of uncertainty.

Janos Gereben - June 19, 2020

How Gaetano Merola pulled off a coup and got his dream Salome.

Janos Gereben - June 16, 2020

Don’t expect any live opera in San Francisco until 2021.

Janos Gereben - June 9, 2020

The opera singer, who called the Bay Area home, died last month at the age of 92.

Annelies Zijderveld - June 8, 2020

Great stories about opera singers who are cooking while sheltering — with recipes!

Jason Victor Serinus - June 8, 2020

Soprano Sandrine Piau and countertenor Christopher Lowrey are sublime.