Opera

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - July 23, 2018

Merola’s burgeoning young professionals give Mozart’s seldom-heard Il re pastore a worthwhile hearing.

Lisa Houston - July 23, 2018

Precision, preparation, and a wide set of interests and activities help make Fabiano’s performances so individual and compelling.

Jim Farber - July 17, 2018

Hollywood Bowl resounds with Verdi's gut-wrenching opera.

Janos Gereben - July 9, 2018

Substantial scenes from all corners of the repertory give burgeoning professionals much to work with.

Richard S. Ginell - July 2, 2018

Fun, silliness, and some great music abound in the West-Coast premiere of this buffa rarity.

Lisa Hirsch - June 19, 2018

The well-cast revival of Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen holds up.

Rebecca Wishnia - June 18, 2018

Mussorgsky's original version stands on its own merits in this opulent, semi-staged S.F. Symphony production.

Lisa Houston - June 14, 2018

The baritone is hitting his prime and working harder than ever.

Lisa Houston - June 11, 2018

The dramatic soprano talks about singing Brünnhilde in S.F. Opera's upcoming Ring Cycle.

Janos Gereben - May 29, 2018

Rehearsals are already underway for S.F. Symphony's Boris Godunov.