SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review LA Opera’s Figaro Is a Great Night in the Theater Victoria Looseleaf - February 7, 2023 In a new production, Mozart’s masterpiece shines with an exemplary cast. Review SF Ballet Showcases New Choreography in “next@90” Festival Janice Berman - February 7, 2023 The company demonstrates its skill in a rousing assortment of works, by turns surprising, brilliant, and troubled. Review Everest Whips Up a Storm at Z Space Lisa Hirsch - February 6, 2023 Opera Parallèle’s immersive production puts audiences in the midst of a harrowing score and story. Review Federico Mompou and His Sounds of Silence Richard S. Ginell - February 6, 2023 The Catalan composer has a champion in pianist Stephen Hough, who has just recorded a collection of Mompou’s miniatures. Artist Spotlight There’s No Stopping Choreographer Kyle Abraham Victoria Looseleaf - February 6, 2023 SFCV chats with the award-winning, boundary-breaking dance artist, whose company, A.I.M, comes to California this month. Review Indulge in These Classic Recordings of Renée Fleming at the Met Jason Victor Serinus - February 3, 2023 Some of the soprano’s greatest roles are preserved in this two-CD set from the Metropolitan Opera. Preview Opera Parallèle Scales Everest in New Immersive Production Molly Colin - January 31, 2023 The company is transforming Z Space into a snowy mountain landscape that will drop audiences directly into Joby Talbot and Gene Scheer’s story. Review Tenor Javier Camarena Does Signor Donizetti Proud Jason Victor Serinus - January 31, 2023 A new recital album turns up a number of exciting bel canto rarities, along with familiar favorites — all beautifully sung. Review Is Third Time the Charm for John Adams’s Girls of the Golden West? Jim Farber - January 31, 2023 The opera’s latest revision, unveiled by Adams, the LA Phil, and the original cast, makes a strong case for the work. Review A Wrenching and Timely Rape of Lucretia From Los Angeles Opera Victoria Looseleaf - January 24, 2023 Britten’s chamber opera is brilliantly performed by students in the Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 … Next › Next page Last » Last page