SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Review Women Composers Emerge From the Shadows of La Belle Époque Jason Victor Serinus - February 22, 2022 Soprano Laetitia Grimaldi interprets a couple standard songs and many lesser-known gems. Artist Spotlight Opera Activist Derrell Acon Always Returns to the Heartbeat Victoria Looseleaf - February 21, 2022 The bass-baritone reprises his role in a radical retelling of Fidelio, but he’s expanding his part offstage, too. Review PBS’s Portrait of Marian Anderson Speaks With Her Voice Bill Doggett - February 15, 2022 The remarkable documentary brings viewers intimately close to the fabled singer. Preview A Collaborative Iphigenia Hits The Broad Stage Feb. 18–19 Victoria Looseleaf - February 13, 2022 A host of creative talents join forces for a radically reimagined opera based on the ancient Greek myth. Review François-Xavier Roth’s Pelléas et Mélisande Breaks Your Heart Jason Victor Serinus - February 12, 2022 A new, historically informed recording of Debussy’s opera mines the score for gold. Music News Schwabacher Recitals and Merolini Return to the Stage Janos Gereben - February 7, 2022 The debut recital series showcasing opera’s rising stars is back from its pandemic hiatus. Review Gerald Finley Defines the Art of Singing Steven Winn - February 7, 2022 The peerless bass-baritone and pianist Julius Drake are superb in a recital featuring a new song cycle by Mark-Anthony Turnage. Feature Pushing and Pulling Opera Into the Present Jeremy Reynolds - February 6, 2022 A new generation of visionary directors stands tradition on its head to find relevant ways to present opera. Preview From Omar to Otello: LA Opera’s Ambitious 2022–2023 Season Tom Jacobs - February 6, 2022 Lots of firsts for the company as Lina González-Granados takes up the baton, the banjo makes an appearance, and an opera for babies debuts. Music News SF Lamplighters Celebrates 70 Years With a Live Performance on Stage Janos Gereben - January 31, 2022 The company's first in-person show since the pandemic features scenes from all 14 Gilbert & Sullivan operas. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 … Next › Next page Last » Last page