San Francisco

Luxuriously cast, expertly directed, and conducted with fiery abandon by Richard Egarr, the show made the case for Handel’s fifth Italian opera.

The 2024 season is the first devised by Artistic Director Tamara Rojo, and there are changes in the administration as well.

Touring with star mezzo J’Nai Bridges in a program titled “Notes on Hope,” Owens is also taking advantage of residencies that tap his multiple skill sets.

No fewer than 10 ensembles come to Berkeley for the first time in 2023–2024, along with a number of world premieres and some major new residencies.

Based on the established Primephonic streaming service, the Apple launch is impressive, while leaving room for a few improvements.

The company’s first-ever commission will help to create roles for Black singers in the world of light opera.

There will always be Revelations, but this troupe is a vital and current artistic force, judging by its annual week at Cal Performances.

The celebrated Kurdish vocalist returns to San Francisco with a set that’s personal — but also unintentionally political.

The soprano introduces us to several lesser-known female composers and a fine Symbolist poet with this recording.

Bradley Cooper’s new film will see Hollywood once again turning to classical music for drama and intrigue.