SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Music News Ian Robertson Leaving SF Boys Chorus After 23 Years of Winning Hearts and Awards Janos Gereben - August 26, 2019 Eric Choate to step into the beloved artistic director’s big shoes. Artist Spotlight John Chest Reflects on His Journey to Billy Budd Lily O'Brien - August 25, 2019 The baritone says his lead role with SF Opera can be traced back to a single aria. Review Pacific Opera Project’s Mikado Is All Over the Place Jim Farber - August 20, 2019 This Japan-England-America mashup will be very welcome to opera fans. Review Sante Fe Opera’s Unruly Thirteenth Child Lisa Hirsch - August 20, 2019 A new opera from Poul Ruders reimagines a Grimm fairy tale. Review West Edge Opera’s Threepenny Opera Is on the Edge Jeff Kaliss - August 19, 2019 Well-sung renditions of Kurt Weill’s songs are highlights of this production. Review SF Choral Society Premieres David Lang’s Thoughtful teach your children Tysen Dauer - August 19, 2019 Ensemble of the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir earns the limelight. Review Merola 2019 Bids Farewell With Grand Finale Janos Gereben - August 19, 2019 Nuanced power characterizes the expert renditions of challenging works by these accomplished Merolini. Music News San Francisco Opera Cancels Domingo Concert Michael Zwiebach - August 13, 2019 In the wake of a detailed, wide-ranging Associated Press investigation into alleged sexual misconduct, the company decided to cancel the highly anticipated concert. Review Letter from Seattle: A Raw, Impactful Rigoletto Jason Victor Serinus - August 13, 2019 An updated production draws clear parallels between the opera’s action and recent politics. Review West Edge Opera Transfixes With Breaking the Waves Steven Winn - August 12, 2019 Soprano Sara LeMesh is extraordinary in this gripping production of Missy Mazzoli’s adaptation of the Lars von Trier film. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 … Next › Next page Last » Last page