Jason Victor Serinus

Jason Victor Serinus regularly reviews music and audio for Stereophile, SFCV, Classical Voice North America, AudioStream, American Record Guide, and other publications. The whistling voice of Woodstock in She’s a Good Skate, Charlie Brown, the longtime Oakland resident now resides in Port Townsend, Washington.

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Jason Victor Serinus - June 13, 2012

In the San Francisco Opera's presentation of Attila a great baritone shines in this early Verdi opera.

Jason Victor Serinus - June 6, 2012

A slain leader in the gay rights movement, San Francisco’s own Harvey Milk, is the subject of a new cantata that employs some of his unknown speeches.

Jason Victor Serinus - June 4, 2012

In a new production by visual artist Jun Kaneko and sung in English, The Magic Flute is perfect for the whole family.

Jason Victor Serinus - June 4, 2012

John Adams’ first opera, Nixon in China, is a thoroughly modern, musically and visually irresistible masterpiece.

Jason Victor Serinus - May 28, 2012

A beloved interpreter of Papageno in Mozart’s Magic Flute talks about the challenges of singing the role in English, adapting to new productions, and even shedding his shirt.

Jason Victor Serinus - May 25, 2012

Don't miss the opportunity to experience the intimacy and immediacy of
that drama in this first-ever fully staged production by West Bay Opera
at the Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto.

Jason Victor Serinus - May 25, 2012

Famed male vocal ensemble Chanticleer remains in top form under an interim music director, if not recorded in its full splendor on this new CD.

Jason Victor Serinus - May 21, 2012

Dolby Labs’ new TrueHD technology enables higher sound quality for action flicks, pop music, and — more aptly here — the S.F. Symphony’s esteemed media projects.

Jason Victor Serinus - May 15, 2012

So you’ve been convinced to make the big switch, and now you want to become a downloading Jedi and Master of the Vinyl. Here are some quick audiophile tips to start you off.

Jason Victor Serinus - May 15, 2012

Goodbye CDs, hello high-resolution downloads and — surprise! — vinyl LPs. Here’s the why and the how of it.