Opera

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

Janos Gereben - September 7, 2016

San Francisco Opera opener offers a bounty of fresh talent — on stage and off.

Janos Gereben - September 1, 2016

A new exhibition of photos in the Wilsey Center displays hidden gems from the S.F. Opera archives.

Lou Fancher - August 26, 2016

Getting to the core of Cao Xuequin’s epic novel and translating it into opera has been an epic journey in itself for the creative team.

Janos Gereben - August 22, 2016

The future of opera is in good hands and magnificent voices, as demonstrated by 23 great young performers.

Janos Gereben - August 18, 2016

The beloved actress reveals her secret background in opera and talks about playing the flamboyant, wildly erratic diva.

Janos Gereben - August 16, 2016

The young soprano is shooting for the stratosphere with challenging roles.

Janos Gereben - August 9, 2016

It was a group effort that brought home Mozart’s final Italian comedy at Merola, all the way down to the apprentice coaches.

Janos Gereben - July 12, 2016

Nine splendid young singers showed astonishing maturity and polish in the first public concert of the 2016 Merola Program.

Janos Gereben - June 14, 2016

Jointly commissioned by four companies, the new opera explores America’s adventurous spirit.

Lisa Hirsch - June 14, 2016

Vocally and orchestrally, this revival is as good as it gets.