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Opera San José Lands Susan Graham to Star in Heggie’s <em>Three Decembers</em>
October 27, 2020
Opera San José Lands Susan Graham to Star in Heggie’s Three Decembers
BY Michael Zwiebach
The filmed production finds the company continuing its intrepid ways.
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Beth Morrison Projects Establishes Another West Coast Beachhead
October 27, 2020
Beth Morrison Projects Establishes Another West Coast Beachhead
BY Peter Feher
Music Academy of the West students will benefit from close connection to the famous producing organization next summer.
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Recording Review
October 23, 2020
A New Recording of The Rose Elf Is Right in Time for Halloween
BY Steven Winn

David Hertzberg’s spooky chamber orchestra recasts a Hans Christian Andersen tale of spirit possession.

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Tiny West Edge Opera Bags Big Names With New Commissioning Project
October 20, 2020
Tiny West Edge Opera Bags Big Names With New Commissioning Project
BY Michael Zwiebach
With the announcement of serious creative talents and fascinating works in development, West Edge’s Aperture becomes a major site for the development of American opera.
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Pandemic Takes a Heavy Toll on Young Careers
October 20, 2020
Pandemic Takes a Heavy Toll on Young Careers
BY Janos Gereben
Even if they manage to stay healthy, musicians are struggling for survival.
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Some Shutdown Extensions Now Set Through Mid-2021 and Beyond
October 13, 2020
Some Shutdown Extensions Now Set Through Mid-2021 and Beyond
BY Janos Gereben
Ongoing concerns about the pandemic once again force companies large and small to retool their coming year.
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Pacific Opera Project Takes Direct Aim at the Pandemic
October 13, 2020
Pacific Opera Project Takes Direct Aim at the Pandemic
BY Peter Feher
In a series of socially distanced productions, the young company gives a contemporary twist to some classics.
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A Murderous Ring ’Round the 2018 SF Opera Wagner Cycle
October 12, 2020
A Murderous Ring ’Round the 2018 SF Opera Wagner Cycle
BY Janos Gereben
Erica Miner’s latest opera-tinged mystery is set in and around the War Memorial Opera House.
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SF Conservatory of Music to Stream All 2020–2021 Performances
October 6, 2020
SF Conservatory of Music to Stream All 2020–2021 Performances
BY Michael Zwiebach
There’s a wealth of great music a couple of keystrokes away thanks to the Conservatory’s new initiative.
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SF Opera to Resume Streaming Productions From Past Seasons
October 5, 2020
SF Opera to Resume Streaming Productions From Past Seasons
BY Janos Gereben
Classic performances of Tosca, Attila, and The Marriage of Figaro are slated for October.
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