Opera

Nicholas Jones - August 1, 2023

A musically satisfying performance lacks dramatic coherence in West Edge Opera’s production.

Janos Gereben - July 31, 2023

The company’s reimagined Il Ducato keeps the comedy while changing the setting.

Rebecca Wishnia - July 31, 2023

West Edge Opera makes great music of two early 20th-century masterpieces.

Date:
City:
San Francisco
Price Range:
Free (with Cocktail purchase!)
Date:
City:
San Jose
Price Range:
$55-$195
Janos Gereben - July 25, 2023

There’s no shortage of support for up-and-coming musicians in the Bay Area, be they tomorrow’s opera stars or future concert pianists.

Steven Winn - July 25, 2023

Karina Gutiérrez’s production of Cruzar la Cara de la Luna for West Edge Opera stays true to the work’s timeless, entrancing story.

Emily Wilson - July 25, 2023

A highlight of the company’s 2023 festival will be a demanding production that pairs Erwartung and The Nightingale.

Rebecca Wishnia - July 17, 2023

Stellar performances by the young cast help make this production of Benjamin Britten’s chamber opera work.

Michael Zwiebach - July 11, 2023

The opera’s chamber version was premiered in 2019 by Left Coast Chamber Ensemble and represents a big win for composer Laura Schwendinger.