Opera

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

Janos Gereben - August 26, 2019

Eric Choate to step into the beloved artistic director’s big shoes.

Lily O'Brien - August 25, 2019

The baritone says his lead role with SF Opera can be traced back to a single aria.

Jim Farber - August 20, 2019

This Japan-England-America mashup will be very welcome to opera fans.

Lisa Hirsch - August 20, 2019

A new opera from Poul Ruders reimagines a Grimm fairy tale.

Jeff Kaliss - August 19, 2019

Well-sung renditions of Kurt Weill’s songs are highlights of this production.

Tysen Dauer - August 19, 2019

Ensemble of the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir earns the limelight.

Janos Gereben - August 19, 2019

Nuanced power characterizes the expert renditions of challenging works by these accomplished Merolini.

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.

Jason Victor Serinus - August 13, 2019

An updated production draws clear parallels between the opera’s action and recent politics.

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.