Opera

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

Janos Gereben - February 1, 2021

The opera legend’s new choral group invites overlooked communities into collaborative music-making to foster a sense of hope and dignity.

Paul Kotapish - February 1, 2021

SF Opera’s postponed screenings of the Puccini favorite have been rescheduled for Feb. 12 and 13.

Jason Victor Serinus - February 1, 2021

Joined by Orfeo 55 on her latest disc, the ambitious singer/conductor puts her unique stamp on a wide swath of Baroque arias and songs.

Steven Winn - February 1, 2021

Featuring powerful settings of Langston Hughes texts, a new recording with pianist Paul Sánchez highlights a century of works by Black composers.

Michael Zwiebach - January 26, 2021

Both companies announced major appointments to include Black artists in top-level artistic decision-making and in outreach programs.

Paul Kotapish - January 12, 2021

A new nonprofit connects singers and instrumentalists with advanced instructional and coaching materials via a low-cost, online platform.

Peter Feher - January 12, 2021

As the coronavirus surge reaches yet another peak, the entertainment industry and music organizations extend a production hiatus.

Michael Zwiebach - January 5, 2021

Beth Morrison Projects, HERE Arts Center, and LA Opera bring Modulation, a meditation on 2020 from 13 different composers, to fruition.

Janos Gereben - January 4, 2021

Baritone Quinn Kelsey headlines a performance that combines opera and local culture.

Peter Feher - December 22, 2020

If grand opera won’t fly in the pandemic, these smaller productions will.