Opera

Lily O'Brien - June 2, 2025

A whimsical new production brought together by the SF Early Music Society is taking time travel to the next level.

Lisa Hirsch - June 2, 2025

Scaled back for a smaller stage, the Harvey Milk opera by composer Stewart Wallace and librettist Michael Korie is as relevant as ever.

Tom Jacobs - May 31, 2025

The Venezuelan Armenian conductor will succeed James Conlon in the position starting July 2026.

Date:
City:
San Francisco
Price Range:
Free with Cocktail Purchase
Victoria Looseleaf - May 28, 2025

Kelsey, who’s singing the title role in Rigoletto at LA Opera, is in demand thanks to his individual voice.

Emily Wilson - May 28, 2025

Opera Parallèle is bringing this work by composer Stewart Wallace and librettist Michael Korie full circle with a new streamlined production.

Date:
City:
Berkeley
Price Range:
$15 (student) to $50
Harlow Robinson - May 20, 2025

Tod Machover’s raucous theater piece is at UCLA this month, part of the Herb Alpert School of Music’s anniversary for Schoenberg.

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