Opera

The second cast delivered intriguing but mixed performances in the S.F. Opera production.

The Catalan director will stand in for Calixto Bieito in a production that strives for true Spanish soul without the usual clichés.

The lauded American singer engages life with the same visceral intensity he brings to his musical roles.

Artistic Director Céline Ricci reanimates another long-lost operatic gem like last year’s hit, La Cleopatra.

The popular mezzo-soprano channels the tragic Egyptian queen in Berlioz’s cantata.

The talented countertenor died April 18, 2016, at the age of 49.

The opera from composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer explores Nazi persecution at a personal level.

William Kentridge’s animated art was paired with Matthias Goerne’s supremely lyrical presentation of Schubert’s last song cycle.

San Francisco's Merola Opera Program announced on Monday the selection of 23 singers, five apprentice coaches, and one apprentice stage director for its 2016 season.

San Francisco Opera's 94th season, for 2016-2017, will present nine productions in a total of 68 performances — in addition to concerts, recitals, and special events.