SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Music News Lamplighters’ Sensitive Pirates and Trailblazing Suffragettes Janos Gereben - August 7, 2018 Director Nicolas Aliaga finds a timely, serious theme amidst the zany antics of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic. Review An Affecting Rake Finds Its Footing Steven Winn - August 6, 2018 Merola Opera stages Stravinsky’s neoclassical masterwork, and succeeds in the end. Review Portland Opera Is Well Worth the Trip Ilana Walder-Biesanz - July 30, 2018 Delightful productions of Orfeo ed Euridice and Rossini’s La Cenerentola are staged on consecutive evenings. Preview Mata Hari’s Dance of Death Lily O'Brien - July 27, 2018 A new opera, based on historical records, brings the life of the exotic dancer to the West Edge Opera stage. Music News Heater Foundation’s Debut: Tristan und Isolde in Herbst Theater Janos Gereben - July 27, 2018 An ambitious premiere from a new Bay Area arts organization is slated for next month. Review At Merola, Early Mozart Gets the Serious Treatment Ilana Walder-Biesanz - July 23, 2018 Merola’s burgeoning young professionals give Mozart’s seldom-heard Il re pastore a worthwhile hearing. Artist Spotlight Michael Fabiano: Tenor at High Altitude Lisa Houston - July 23, 2018 Precision, preparation, and a wide set of interests and activities help make Fabiano’s performances so individual and compelling. Feature Philharmonia Baroque Go for Glory; Los Cenzontles Go Baroque Michael Zwiebach - July 17, 2018 The orchestra issues a live recording of Le temple de la gloire. The band mixes roots music with classical training. Review Gustavo Dudamel Navigates LA Phil Through a Stormy Otello Jim Farber - July 17, 2018 Hollywood Bowl resounds with Verdi's gut-wrenching opera. Review Color and Light at S.F. Playhouse with Sunday in the Park Janos Gereben - July 16, 2018 Sondheim's classic musical pointedly staged at the San Francisco Playhouse. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 … Next › Next page Last » Last page