Opera

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

Lisa Hirsch - February 6, 2023

Opera Parallèle’s immersive production puts audiences in the midst of a harrowing score and story.

Jason Victor Serinus - February 3, 2023

Some of the soprano’s greatest roles are preserved in this two-CD set from the Metropolitan Opera.

Molly Colin - January 31, 2023

The company is transforming Z Space into a snowy mountain landscape that will drop audiences directly into Joby Talbot and Gene Scheer’s story.

Jason Victor Serinus - January 31, 2023

A new recital album turns up a number of exciting bel canto rarities, along with familiar favorites — all beautifully sung.

Jim Farber - January 31, 2023

The opera’s latest revision, unveiled by Adams, the LA Phil, and the original cast, makes a strong case for the work.

Victoria Looseleaf - January 24, 2023

Britten’s chamber opera is brilliantly performed by students in the Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program.

Janos Gereben - January 24, 2023

Three new and recent operas are appearing in the 2023–2024 lineup, along with some favorite masterworks.

Emery Kerekes - January 23, 2023

Now a decade old, Prototype continues to introduce work that will soon reach audiences everywhere, like a winning double bill from Emma O’Halloran.

Jim Farber - January 19, 2023

The composer leads a thoroughly reworked version of his opera with the original soloists and the LA Phil.

Jeremy Reynolds - January 16, 2023

Even though opera companies have returned to the stage, some are continuing to experiment with serialized digital offerings.