The star singer is at LA Opera and SF Opera this fall, tackling the types of roles he does best.
Poul Ruders’s opera, based on Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel, receives its West Coast premiere in San Francisco — and not a moment too soon.
It’s all part of getting into character as Tines channels the life and trials of a legendary performer, Paul Robeson.
Mezzo-soprano Irene Roberts and conductor Karen Kamensek are up for the challenges of Poul Ruders’s music and Margaret Atwood’s story.
The company’s 102nd season is off to a grand start with this well-staged and well-sung production of Verdi’s historical drama.
The LA Phil makes a splendid production out of Saint-Saëns, nicely setting up the concert’s second half of opera excerpts from Carmen.
