SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Music News Jake Heggie Named Musical America’s Composer of the Year for 2025 Janos Gereben - December 4, 2024 And that’s not Heggie’s only forthcoming honor. Next year, he’ll be inducted into the Opera Hall of Fame. Feature The Scorekeepers: Orchestra Librarians and Their Work Lisa Hirsch - December 4, 2024 Meet the lore masters, music handlers, and editors who help ensure that orchestras, from the SF Symphony to SF Opera, stay in tune. Music News Long Beach Opera Devotes 2025 Season to Pauline Oliveros Tom Jacobs - November 26, 2024 The experimental company takes on the work of one of America’s most vibrant musical thinkers. Review Festival Napa Valley’s Don Pasquale Shines on Tour Jeff Kaliss - November 24, 2024 Last summer’s hit Donizetti production makes a stop at the Mondavi Center at UC Davis. Review Ars Minerva Brings a 17th-Century Venetian Opera to Modern Life Nicholas Jones - November 19, 2024 The worthy but forgotten La Flora is the latest Baroque gem to be revived by this great local company. Review Carmen Returns to SF Opera With a Top-Drawer Cast Michael Zwiebach - November 18, 2024 Director Francesca Zambello’s durable production thrives on the strength of lead singers Eve-Maud Hubeaux and Jonathan Tetelman. Review SF Opera’s Adler Fellows Dazzle in Showcase Performance Lisa Hirsch - November 17, 2024 The Adlers’ annual concert highlights emerging opera talents, including standout Canadian soprano Olivia Smith. Artist Spotlight Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo Hits All the High Notes Victoria Looseleaf - November 12, 2024 Costanzo is set to make his Bay Area recital debut in a wide-ranging program presented by San Francisco Performances. Review LA Opera’s Lavish Romeo and Juliet Returns Jim Farber - November 5, 2024 This revival of Charles Gounod’s audience favorite is eye-catching as ever, and soprano Amina Edris is a standout Juliet. Artist Spotlight Tenor Benjamin Bernheim Brings the Olympics to Los Angeles Victoria Looseleaf - November 4, 2024 Following his sensational performance at the 2024 Games in Paris, the French tenor debuts in a recital at The Wallis. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page