Opera

SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera.

Jason Victor Serinus - November 15, 2022

The mezzo who portrayed Rosina despite a broken leg is now one of the finest bel canto singers of our era. Here’s where to start with her discography.

Janos Gereben - November 15, 2022

The celebrated teacher who’s trained budding singers at the SF Conservatory of Music and beyond turns 70 this year.

Jason Victor Serinus - November 15, 2022

Soprano Pretty Yende leads a winning cast that brings this beautiful new production to life.

Lily O'Brien - November 7, 2022

The star soprano, who makes her SF Opera debut this month as Violetta, says hard work is at the core of everything she does.

Michael Zwiebach - November 1, 2022

Catherine Cook, Philip Skinner, and Dale Travis were given the SF Opera Medal for their more than three decades of inspired performances.

Lisa Houston - October 31, 2022

Now studying conducting at university in Vienna, the young composer has revised her first opera and written another.

Richard S. Ginell - October 25, 2022

An outstanding production and epic musical score highlight a triumphant West Coast premiere.

Jim Farber - October 24, 2022

Peter Knell and Stephanie Fleischmann’s brooding new opera portrays the Soviet side of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Nicholas Jones - October 24, 2022

The Bay Area company brings another forgotten opera to the stage, and this one packs a dramatic punch.

Michael Zwiebach - October 18, 2022

The always adventurous company headed by James Darrah goes from leading edge to bleeding edge.