Opera

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

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

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

In SF Opera’s production of Poulenc’s masterpiece, spiritual concerns are powerfully dramatized.

The city’s storied performing arts complex celebrates a major anniversary this month.

The soprano’s role debut as Madame Lidoine, also her company debut, comes as her career begins to skyrocket.

The tenor chats about starring in Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels’s work at LA Opera and being a magnet for new music generally.

Two of the city’s expert contemporary ensembles, Brightwork and HEX, team up for a musical journey.

Dialogues of the Carmelites premiered on the West Coast more than 60 years ago and returns this season.

The company is rolling out productions drawing heavily on iconic popular culture.