Opera

SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to 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.

Nicholas Jones - November 22, 2021

Carlo Pallavicino’s forgotten opera delights the ear and the eye in this contemporary restoration.

Jason Victor Serinus - November 21, 2021

Christina Pluhar leads the early-music ensemble in a tour of 17th- and 18-century Neapolitan delights.

 

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.

Janos Gereben - November 16, 2021

The concert won’t be all memories: A premiere from composer Cava Menzies honors the outgoing chorus director.

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.

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.

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.

Tom Jacobs - November 2, 2021

For the major symphony and opera organizations, supplementing live performances with online offerings is the way of the future.

Jason Victor Serinus - November 1, 2021

The mezzo-soprano sings a recital of Spanish songs and French arias influenced by Spain.