Opera

The soprano’s latest collection features works by Samuel Barber, Jake Heggie, and Gordon Getty.

Nicole Heaston replaces an ailing Jennifer Davis in the role. Performances begin Oct. 11.

The celebrated conductor talks about his musical journey and his return to SF Opera for Figaro, which opens Oct. 11.

Bay Area operagoers can choose between West Bay Opera’s production and a concert presentation by the Claude Heater Foundation.

KQED reporter Chloe Veltman meets singers who have had gender reassignment surgery, and how they’re adapting their careers to their authentic selves.

The massive man-of-war setting for Billy Budd has a story of its own.

Multimedia concerts with SFO divas celebrate escapes of all sorts on Sept. 20–21.

Strong performances bolster Barrie Kosky’s edgy production of the Puccini favorite.

The new production opens LA Opera’s season on Sept. 14.

All the elements coalesce in this provocative interpretation of Melville’s dark novella.