SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Review A+ for the S.F. Conservatory of Music’s Spring Opera Program Janos Gereben - April 10, 2017 First-rate performances and production values made for an afternoon of quality opera with no apologies. Music News Three Merolini Among Met Council Audition Winners Janos Gereben - March 21, 2017 A ticket to the big time punched for three superb singers. Review Anna Caterina Antonacci Is Mesmerizing in La Voix Humaine Lisa Hirsch - March 13, 2017 A rare performance by the Italian soprano delivers Poulenc’s monodrama of misery and longing. Review Opera Parallèle Delivers a Timely Revival of Jonathan Dove’s Flight Ilana Walder-Biesanz - February 13, 2017 The lighthearted opera packs a serious, newly relevant punch. Preview Opera on Tap Takes Opera to the People Lou Fancher - February 11, 2017 From bar stools to church pews and playground benches, the visionary program makes opera accessible and fun for all. Music News Merola Opera Program Celebrates Diamond Anniversary with a New Opera Janos Gereben - February 10, 2017 Jake Heggie and Gene Sheer will write the program’s first commissioned work. Music News Puccini’s Rarely Performed Il Trittico Returns to the Bay Area Janos Gereben - February 7, 2017 West Bay Opera production to feature Toni Marie Palmertree in two leads. Music News Pocket Opera Embarks on Season No. 40 Janos Gereben - February 7, 2017 Donald Pippin’s innovative company once again offers fresh takes on classics and rarities. Preview Flicka Is Taking It to the Streets Lou Fancher - February 2, 2017 Beloved mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade sings for — and with — the homeless. Preview Opera Parallèle Takes Flight Lou Fancher - January 30, 2017 Transcending boundaries, Opera Parallèle’s Flight is the creation of “believable art.” Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 … Next › Next page Last » Last page