Opera

The operatic adaptation of E.M. Forster’s novel boasts some winning songs, well-delivered. But is that enough?

Rod Gilfry takes an astonishing solo turn in the West Coast premiere of David Lang’s new opera.

With Songplay, the mezzo-soprano and an impressive jazz combo pull off a seriously difficult magic trick.

The intrepid group presents Handel’s Acis and Galatea for free at three venues around the Bay.

The history of French opera begins not in Paris but at that infamous royal residence.

The Bay Area premiere of Verdi’s family tragedy does a neglected score justice.

Everyone’s favorite mezzo-soprano adventures outside the opera world with her latest album.

The composer’s newest synthesis of East and West needs a visual component and some cutting.

An 80-minute Idomeneo brings the question to the fore.

Composer Allen Shearer and librettist Claudia Stevens talk about the creation of their new opera, which premieres in collaboration with Earplay this month.