Opera

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

Joe Cadagin - October 19, 2018

A straightforward production of Richard Strauss’s beautiful score.

Lisa Hirsch - October 16, 2018

The venerable institution is vital and current, as a week of performances demonstrates.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - October 16, 2018

Julie Adams is terrific as Mimi, and a relaxed, modern setting sets the stage for great singing and playing throughout.

Tysen Dauer - October 9, 2018

The music shines through in this bare-bones production of a lesser-known Glass opera.

Jim Farber - October 8, 2018

Glass’s second-most-improbable opera will be seen in the famous staging that cemented the show in the international repertory.

Steven Winn - October 5, 2018

The potent singing combination of Carmen Giannattasio and Brian Jagde distinguish this production.

Jason Victor Serinus - October 2, 2018

A boldly directed vision of Richard Strauss’s biggest hit reframes the opera.

Janos Gereben - October 2, 2018

Nicholas McGegan to become music director laureate.

Niloufar Talebi - September 27, 2018

A librettist-producer’s tale of what it takes to get through all the difficulties of bringing a new opera to the stage.

Janos Gereben - September 25, 2018

S.F. Opera favorite Brian Mulligan plays Mandryka in Richard Strauss’s Arabella.