Opera

The young professionals in the program take swings at big roles, with consistently exciting results.

Errollyn Wallen’s new opera, given its American premiere by Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, extends Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas.

Derrick Wang’s funny, sharply observed one-act pairs well with Gilbert and Sullivan’s Trial by Jury.

A handful of musicians from L’elisir d’amore are doing double duty and performing in the company’s December special events.

Marin Alsop conducts a performance of The Black Mask on the 90th anniversary of the composer’s birth.

Artistic Director Harry Bicket leads a starry cast in a performance that would have any Baroque operagoer clamoring for more.

The company’s new production is a delight and very well cast.

Gabriela Lena Frank’s luminous and dreamlike work has its third staging in California.

Ahead of his return to SF Opera, the former Adler Fellow and now international star chats about gaining confidence and singing from the heart.

Meet a boutique organization that specializes in the full-throated choral music of opera.