SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Feature Philharmonia Baroque Go for Glory; Los Cenzontles Go Baroque Michael Zwiebach - July 17, 2018 The orchestra issues a live recording of Le temple de la gloire. The band mixes roots music with classical training. Review Gustavo Dudamel Navigates LA Phil Through a Stormy Otello Jim Farber - July 17, 2018 Hollywood Bowl resounds with Verdi's gut-wrenching opera. Review Color and Light at S.F. Playhouse with Sunday in the Park Janos Gereben - July 16, 2018 Sondheim's classic musical pointedly staged at the San Francisco Playhouse. Review Blitzstein’s Cradle Will Rock Is Compelling Listening, Now Jason Victor Serinus - July 10, 2018 The first complete recording of the famous 1937 agit-prop opera is surprisingly timely. Review 2018 Merola Debuts Shine Well Ahead of the Grand Finale Janos Gereben - July 9, 2018 Substantial scenes from all corners of the repertory give burgeoning professionals much to work with. Music News After The Ring, Gockley Takes Home S.F. Opera Medal Peter Feher - July 3, 2018 The former general director receives S.F. Opera’s highest honor. Review Pacific Opera Project Does It to Rossini's La Gazzetta Richard S. Ginell - July 2, 2018 Fun, silliness, and some great music abound in the West-Coast premiere of this buffa rarity. Feature Music Is a Fount of Optimism for Gabriela Lena Frank Lou Fancher - July 2, 2018 The prolific composer talks about her creative life and her new opera about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Music News Wagner's Ring, Jazzed Michael Zwiebach - June 26, 2018 Jazz pianist Dr. Valerie Capers talks about her album Wagner Takes the A Train. Feature S.F. Opera Brass Ring Glory: Grabbing the Brass Ring Janos Gereben - June 26, 2018 The brass section gets a workout in Wagner's magnum opus, striking both joy and terror in the hearts of the players. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
