SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Review LA Opera’s Boisterous Barber Earns Ovations Jim Farber - October 24, 2023 The production’s superior direction by newcomer Rob Ashford makes Rossini’s much-performed opera buffa shine. Review Intelligence Makes History at Houston Grand Opera Ilana Walder-Biesanz - October 23, 2023 Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s new work, set during the American Civil War, has its characters wrestling with the nature of storytelling. Review A Winning Revival of Olimpia Vendicata From Ars Minerva Nicholas Jones - October 23, 2023 The company’s modern premiere of Domenico Freschi’s forgotten 1681 opera gets the details right. Review Debuts Power a Magnificent Lohengrin at SF Opera Lisa Hirsch - October 17, 2023 Eun Sun Kim leads a riveting performance and a cast of standouts, with three principals new to their roles. Feature Handel on the Hudson Emery Kerekes - October 17, 2023 With an enterprising Baroque band and a cast and crew of mostly locals, a major opera director sets up a local festival in a community hall. Artist Spotlight Simon O’Neill: Heldentenor to the World Emily Wilson - October 10, 2023 As he gets ready to play Lohengrin in San Francisco, O’Neill talks about his life as one of the leading Wagner tenors of his generation. Feature Sunday in the PARC: How The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs Draws Upon a Sondheim Musical Marissa Skudlarek - October 10, 2023 Did Stephen Sondheim’s celebrated portrait of creative obsession spark ideas for composer Mason Bates and librettist Mark Campbell? Music News Olimpia: Another Baroque Opera Revival by Ars Minerva Janos Gereben - October 9, 2023 Get ready for the latest 17th-century world premiere from Céline Ricci and company. Review The Industry Again Rethinks Opera With Star Choir, a 2023 Space Odyssey Jim Farber - October 3, 2023 The company’s shows are always a bit of a trek but so worth it. Review Jonathan Tetelman Tackles The Great Puccini Jason Victor Serinus - October 2, 2023 On a new recording, the tenor demonstrates his superb vocal chops with just a bit too much restraint. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 … Next › Next page Last » Last page