SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Feature First Look: Mimi Lien’s Daring Set Designs for SF Opera’s Antony and Cleopatra Michael Zwiebach - August 16, 2022 An opera may ultimately be judged by its music, but exhilarating visual appeal can’t hurt. Review Young Stars Align for Merola Opera Program’s Magic Flute Steven Winn - August 8, 2022 Strong performances from this year’s cast of emerging artists bring Mozart’s opera to life. Artist Spotlight Lina González-Granados Steps Onto the Podium in Los Angeles Victoria Looseleaf - August 8, 2022 The much-in-demand conductor makes her LA Phil debut this month, ahead of taking up the baton with LA Opera for the next several seasons. Review If Coraline Is Mark-Anthony Turnage’s Last Opera, It’s a Good One Michael Zwiebach - August 2, 2022 West Edge Opera’s staging, in collaboration with Papermoon Opera Productions, turns everyday stuff into magic. Review Familiar Voices and Powerful Scenes in West Edge Opera’s Julius Caesar Nicholas Jones - August 2, 2022 The company’s cast of regulars excels in one of Handel’s great dramatic works. Review West Edge Opera Makes the Case for a Nearly Forgotten Masterpiece Steven Winn - July 26, 2022 Paul Dukas’ Ariane & Bluebeard gets a superb production with commanding lead performances. Music News SF Opera’s Centennial Celebration Approaches, With $10 Tickets Janos Gereben - July 25, 2022 Discounted seats are just one initiative the company is rolling out for its 100th-anniversary season. Feature The Best 21st-Century Operas, According to Our Readers Michael Zwiebach - July 19, 2022 We asked, you answered. Review The Valkyrie Survives Another Sci-Fi Trip at the Hollywood Bowl Jim Farber - July 19, 2022 Myth meets metaverse, and Yuval Sharon meets Gustavo Dudamel, in the LA Phil’s performance of Act 3 of Wagner’s opera. Review Opera Parallèle Works Its Magic With La Belle et la Bête Lisa Hirsch - July 18, 2022 The company completes its tour of Philip Glass operas with a reimagined take on this fairy-tale classic. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
