SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Music News RIP Donald Pippin: Pocket Opera Mourns the Death of Its Founder Janos Gereben - July 12, 2021 Pippin’s lively spirit and innovative approach made opera accessible to generations of Bay Area music lovers. Artist Spotlight Ellen Reid, Full-Spectrum Composer Lou Fancher - July 7, 2021 The Pulitzer Prize-winner tells SFCV about her earliest influences and latest work. Music News Khori Dastoor Named New General Director of Houston Grand Opera Michael Zwiebach - June 29, 2021 Opera San José’s talented chief will take up the new position in January 2022. Music News The Industry Announces New “Artistic Director Cooperative” Peter Feher - June 29, 2021 A triumvirate of artists will run the experimental opera company. Music News Opera Cultura Documents the Pandemic Stories of Bay Area Farmworkers Iris Kwok - June 29, 2021 Composer Héctor Armienta’s latest song cycle gets the virtual treatment. Music News Merola Opera Program Soars Into Summer Janos Gereben - June 28, 2021 In-person coaching and ambitious live recitals mark the recovery of the famed training program. Review Music of Remembrance Presents a Brand-New For a Look or a Touch Steven Winn - June 28, 2021 Jake Heggie and Gene Sheer’s moving chamber work addresses Nazi persecution of homosexuals. Review Handel’s Ariodante Goes Trans Jason Victor Serinus - June 28, 2021 A bearded Cecilia Bartoli is spectacular in the title role. Music News LA Metropolitan Opera Reopens With Virtual Showcase Peter Feher - June 25, 2021 The company is looking to do more online shows while also thinking about its next season. Music News Beth Morrison and National Sawdust Collaborate on a “21st-Century Liederabend” Michael Zwiebach - June 22, 2021 The broadcast- and streaming-only event brings together some of the new-music world’s top talents. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 … Next › Next page Last » Last page