Opera

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

Janos Gereben - May 1, 2018

The musical collective presents a new commission for women's choir from Eric Tuan.

Jeffery S. McMillan - April 29, 2018

The dramatic soprano is bringing her highly praised interpretation of Brünnhilde to San Francisco for June's Ring of the Nibelung performances.

Allan Kozinn - April 28, 2018

Du Yun's Pulitzer Prize-winning opera breaks new ground, as does composer Andy Akiho and the duo Subtle Degrees.

Janos Gereben - April 24, 2018

As Ring fever heats up, S.F. Opera reaches out with surprising and fun new ancillary programs.

Tysen Dauer - April 24, 2018

Composer Héctor Armienta's new opera, based on the famous novel by Rudolfo Anaya, is an ambitious work that needs to spread its wings.

Jessica Balik - April 23, 2018

Edgy, polygenre music underscores Lamar's idiosyncratic philosophy in a 10-song cycle.

Lisa Hirsch - April 23, 2018

The Baroque masterpiece comes to life at Zellerbach, with an unfamiliar ending.

Steven Winn - April 14, 2018

The tenor interprets French songs of erotic longing and ecstasy with authority, nuance, and passion.

Michael Zwiebach - April 10, 2018

Career grants also go to former Merolini and Adler Fellows.

Jason Victor Serinus - April 10, 2018

Anderson's Landfall is an unmissable work, created with Kronos, while countertenor Fagioli blows away the competition in Handel arias.