Opera

Lou Fancher - April 14, 2017

Creative teams will be scrambling when Opera Theater Unlimited debuts their 48-Hour Opera Festival.

Lou Fancher - April 12, 2017

Guest soloists and dancers join the orchestra and chorale for a fully-staged presentation of Rameau’s opera-ballet Le Temple de la Gloire.

Steven Winn - April 11, 2017

Clever, casual staging showcases the best of the mezzo and bass in their Schwabacher Debut recital.

Janos Gereben - April 10, 2017

First-rate performances and production values made for an afternoon of quality opera with no apologies.

Jim Farber - March 13, 2017

Long Beach Opera’s The Perfect American examines the life of the visionary animator.

Lisa Hirsch - March 13, 2017

A rare performance by the Italian soprano delivers Poulenc’s monodrama of misery and longing.

Lisa Houston - March 7, 2017

The renowned soprano reflects on her influences, her favorite roles, and her plans for the future.

Charlise Tiee - March 7, 2017

A gentle comic take on Cervantes’ famous novel, with a lovely score.

Rebecca Wishnia - February 28, 2017

A program of contemporary excerpts reveals both rough edges and refined ideas.

Michael Zwiebach - February 21, 2017

Composer Ted Hearne filters Chelsea Manning's story through a kaleidoscope of musical influences.