Opera

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

Michael Zwiebach - November 16, 2021

Opera Parallèle’s family-friendly production is uplifting, and Marcus Shelby’s lively score is done justice by a superior cast.

Janos Gereben - November 16, 2021

The concert won’t be all memories: A premiere from composer Cava Menzies honors the outgoing chorus director.

Lisa Houston - November 15, 2021

The acclaimed soprano talks with SFCV about her dream roles, balancing her performing and professorial duties, and making kindness count.

Michael Zwiebach - November 2, 2021

The conductor was at the center of the major opera house revival of Handel, and he brings that experience to the West Coast with Alcina.

Lou Fancher - November 2, 2021

The legendary saxophonist and composer talks about his brilliant career spent upending expectations. Iphigenia makes its West Coast premiere in February.

Tom Jacobs - November 2, 2021

For the major symphony and opera organizations, supplementing live performances with online offerings is the way of the future.

Jason Victor Serinus - November 1, 2021

The mezzo-soprano sings a recital of Spanish songs and French arias influenced by Spain.

Janos Gereben - October 26, 2021

Sondheim’s sophisticated musical gets a fresh treatment as the opener in 42nd Street’s upcoming season of live shows.

Peter Feher - October 26, 2021

The lockdown over, choruses are feeling especially liberated.

Jeff Kaliss - October 26, 2021

The composer and his creative team are bringing a fourth opera to life, this time on the silver screen.