Opera

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - November 6, 2017

Brilliant design and direction support a superb cast and an outstanding performance by tenor Michael Fabiano.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - October 16, 2017

The legendary singer is only one reason to see these powerful Verdi and Bizet productions.

Nicholas Jones - October 16, 2017

Superb singing and playing transcend lackluster acting and staging in this challenging opera.

Lou Fancher - October 14, 2017

The Parksville Murders is a new opera designed and performed for the virtual-reality environment.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - September 25, 2017

Glittery sets and costumes aren’t enough to save this tired production.

Lisa Houston - September 15, 2017

The celebrated singer is in town this month for a program of Leonard Bernstein works with the S.F. Symphony.

Steven Winn - September 11, 2017

The innovative company’s anachronistic La Circe is a zany take on a wild opera.

Jason Victor Serinus - September 11, 2017

The much-loved, much-seen show, with its opulent designs, opens the season with a lukewarm cast.

Jason Victor Serinus - September 11, 2017

It would be a crime to miss this great cast in San Francisco Opera’s brilliant production.

Lisa Hirsch - September 5, 2017

The charming soprano sings the challenging title role in S.F. Opera’s Elektra