With Lise Davidsen and Gerald Finley in the leads and Edward Gardner conducting, this live recording is compelling on every level.
James Gaffigan conducts this masterpiece, rescheduled from last September’s Chorus strike, along with three works by Gordon Getty.
In her spare time, van den Heever, who’s currently singing the role of Elettra in SF Opera’s Idomeneo, is an accomplished chef and baker.
In Los Angeles, the soprano is joined by stage stars Lindsay Mendez, Jessie Mueller, and Tituss Burgess for a heartening recital.
The composer and philanthropist sees three of his works performed by the orchestra this week.
In a new production by Australian director Lindy Hume, Mozart’s early masterpiece connects with the drama of the natural world.
The rising conductor talks to SFCV about how he landed the job following last year’s production of Romeo and Juliet.
