SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Review DiDonato Swerves Delightfully Out of Her Lane Steven Winn - February 21, 2019 With Songplay, the mezzo-soprano and an impressive jazz combo pull off a seriously difficult magic trick. Music News Mythology and Young Talent Meet in S.F. Chamber Orchestra’s First Opera Outing Janos Gereben - February 19, 2019 The intrepid group presents Handel’s Acis and Galatea for free at three venues around the Bay. Feature Music at the Palace of Versailles Lisa Hirsch - February 19, 2019 The history of French opera begins not in Paris but at that infamous royal residence. Review West Bay Opera’s I due Foscari Conjures Venetian Splendor Steven Winn - February 18, 2019 The Bay Area premiere of Verdi’s family tragedy does a neglected score justice. Artist Spotlight Joyce DiDonato Mingles Genres in Songplay Lily O'Brien - February 18, 2019 Everyone’s favorite mezzo-soprano adventures outside the opera world with her latest album. Review Tan Dun’s Buddha Passion Is an Opera in Waiting Jim Farber - February 12, 2019 The composer’s newest synthesis of East and West needs a visual component and some cutting. Feature Is It Sacrilege to Shorten Operas in the Digital Age? Jeremy Reynolds - February 12, 2019 An 80-minute Idomeneo brings the question to the fore. Artist Spotlight Howards End, America Finds the Opera in a Classic Novel Lily O'Brien - February 9, 2019 Composer Allen Shearer and librettist Claudia Stevens talk about the creation of their new opera, which premieres in collaboration with Earplay this month. Artist Spotlight Rod Gilfry’s No Loser Jim Farber - February 7, 2019 He just plays one in David Lang’s opera. Music News S.F. Opera Announces Changes in Its Summer Season Cast Janos Gereben - February 7, 2019 Look for a company debut and some bigger roles from up-and-comers. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
