SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Review Cenerentola Brightens the Season at LA Opera Jim Farber - November 22, 2021 Laurent Pelly’s whimsical production and a stellar cast make a major hit of Rossini’s familiar opera buffa. Review Ars Minerva Undrapes a Lusty Messalina Nicholas Jones - November 22, 2021 Carlo Pallavicino’s forgotten opera delights the ear and the eye in this contemporary restoration. Review L’Arpeggiata Takes a Spirited Romp Through Napoli Jason Victor Serinus - November 21, 2021 Christina Pluhar leads the early-music ensemble in a tour of 17th- and 18-century Neapolitan delights. Review Harriet’s Spirit Entertains With a Message Michael Zwiebach - November 16, 2021 Opera Parallèle’s family-friendly production is uplifting, and Marcus Shelby’s lively score is done justice by a superior cast. Music News SF Opera Chorus Sings Ian Robertson to Retirement Janos Gereben - November 16, 2021 The concert won’t be all memories: A premiere from composer Cava Menzies honors the outgoing chorus director. Artist Spotlight Nicole Cabell Debuts as Fiordiligi With SF Opera Lisa Houston - November 15, 2021 The acclaimed soprano talks with SFCV about her dream roles, balancing her performing and professorial duties, and making kindness count. Artist Spotlight How Harry Bicket Became a Handel Opera Expert, and What He’s Learned Michael Zwiebach - November 2, 2021 The conductor was at the center of the major opera house revival of Handel, and he brings that experience to the West Coast with Alcina. Artist Spotlight Wayne Shorter Joins Forces With esperanza spalding for a New Opera Lou Fancher - November 2, 2021 The legendary saxophonist and composer talks about his brilliant career spent upending expectations. Iphigenia makes its West Coast premiere in February. Feature Reaching Beyond the Concert Halls With Digital Content Tom Jacobs - November 2, 2021 For the major symphony and opera organizations, supplementing live performances with online offerings is the way of the future. Review Marianne Crebassa Explores Her Spanish Roots Jason Victor Serinus - November 1, 2021 The mezzo-soprano sings a recital of Spanish songs and French arias influenced by Spain. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 … Next › Next page Last » Last page