SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Review PBS’s Portrait of Marian Anderson Speaks With Her Voice Bill Doggett - February 15, 2022 The remarkable documentary brings viewers intimately close to the fabled singer. Preview A Collaborative Iphigenia Hits The Broad Stage Feb. 18–19 Victoria Looseleaf - February 13, 2022 A host of creative talents join forces for a radically reimagined opera based on the ancient Greek myth. Review François-Xavier Roth’s Pelléas et Mélisande Breaks Your Heart Jason Victor Serinus - February 12, 2022 A new, historically informed recording of Debussy’s opera mines the score for gold. Music News Schwabacher Recitals and Merolini Return to the Stage Janos Gereben - February 7, 2022 The debut recital series showcasing opera’s rising stars is back from its pandemic hiatus. Review Gerald Finley Defines the Art of Singing Steven Winn - February 7, 2022 The peerless bass-baritone and pianist Julius Drake are superb in a recital featuring a new song cycle by Mark-Anthony Turnage. Feature Pushing and Pulling Opera Into the Present Jeremy Reynolds - February 6, 2022 A new generation of visionary directors stands tradition on its head to find relevant ways to present opera. Preview From Omar to Otello: LA Opera’s Ambitious 2022–2023 Season Tom Jacobs - February 6, 2022 Lots of firsts for the company as Lina González-Granados takes up the baton, the banjo makes an appearance, and an opera for babies debuts. Music News SF Lamplighters Celebrates 70 Years With a Live Performance on Stage Janos Gereben - January 31, 2022 The company's first in-person show since the pandemic features scenes from all 14 Gilbert & Sullivan operas. Artist Spotlight Sasha Cooke and Art in the Time of COVID Tom Jacobs - January 29, 2022 The acclaimed mezzo’s new CD debuts 17 new songs written for her during the pandemic. Review How Do We Find Sasha Cooke Mid-Pandemic? Jason Victor Serinus - January 24, 2022 The mezzo’s latest recording with Kirill Kuzmin comprises new songs by 17 composers wrestling with the challenges of the current moment. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 … Next › Next page Last » Last page