Opera

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

Janos Gereben - July 12, 2021

Pippin’s lively spirit and innovative approach made opera accessible to generations of Bay Area music lovers.

Lou Fancher - July 7, 2021

The Pulitzer Prize-winner tells SFCV about her earliest influences and latest work.

Michael Zwiebach - June 29, 2021

Opera San José’s talented chief will take up the new position in January 2022.

Peter Feher - June 29, 2021

A triumvirate of artists will run the experimental opera company.

Iris Kwok - June 29, 2021

Composer Héctor Armienta’s latest song cycle gets the virtual treatment.

Janos Gereben - June 28, 2021

In-person coaching and ambitious live recitals mark the recovery of the famed training program.

Steven Winn - June 28, 2021

Jake Heggie and Gene Sheer’s moving chamber work addresses Nazi persecution of homosexuals.

Jason Victor Serinus - June 28, 2021

A bearded Cecilia Bartoli is spectacular in the title role.

Peter Feher - June 25, 2021

The company is looking to do more online shows while also thinking about its next season.

Michael Zwiebach - June 22, 2021

The broadcast- and streaming-only event brings together some of the new-music world’s top talents.