SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Review Richard Strauss’s Fairy-Tale Frau Makes a Magical Return to SF Opera Steven Winn - June 6, 2023 The orchestra under Donald Runnicles, soprano Nina Stemme, and David Hockney’s color-saturated set designs are the stars of this extravagant production. Review SF Opera’s Madama Butterfly Gets Its Lift From the Singers Jason Victor Serinus - June 6, 2023 When the production works, it’s the music, not the directorial concept, that triumphs. Review Opera Parallèle Balances Horror and Humanity in The Shining Lisa Hirsch - June 5, 2023 Stephen King’s bestselling novel comes to the opera stage with, thankfully, less luridness than Stanley Kubrick’s famous film adaptation. Music News Opera Parallèle Is “Shining” While Planning a New Season Janos Gereben - May 31, 2023 Four contemporary operas will be on the boards in 2023–2024 at San Francisco’s most adventurous company. Music News SF Opera Honors Its Italian Founders of a Century Ago Janos Gereben - May 31, 2023 Two exhibitions, at San Francisco International Airport and the Museo Italo Americano, explore an essential cultural connection. Feature After 17 Years, Kaija Saariaho’s Adriana Mater Comes to San Francisco Molly Colin - May 31, 2023 Director Peter Sellars helms the concert version of the opera at the SF Symphony, with Esa-Pekka Salonen conducting. Review West Bay Opera Lands Wagner’s Flying Dutchman Steven Winn - May 30, 2023 The South Bay company tests its mettle in the composer’s youthful, turbulent work. Music News SF Girls Chorus Persists With A Little Manila Diary Janos Gereben - May 30, 2023 The long-awaited premiere of Matthew Welch’s Tomorrow’s Memories, drawn from the writings of a young Filipina immigrant, is set for June. Music News Gustavo Dudamel Says “Au Revoir” to Paris Tom Jacobs - May 30, 2023 The in-demand conductor is resigning from his position at the Paris Opera after just two seasons. Artist Spotlight Nina Stemme’s Career Has Flourished in Difficult, Dramatic Roles Lily O'Brien - May 30, 2023 The Swedish soprano returns to SF Opera to tackle the challenging character of the Dyer’s Wife in Die Frau ohne Schatten. Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page