Opera

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

Janos Gereben - January 3, 2018

Fresh programming, creative translations, and a spirit of adventure mark the little company’s latest offerings.

Lou Fancher - January 2, 2018

With a jazz-inflected score and a student choir, the opera takes on big issues.

Janos Gereben - December 18, 2017

Look for Kashchey the Immortal and Mozart and Salieri in Alameda next month.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - December 18, 2017

The 12-year-old composer has created a fully realized and worthwhile opera.

Michael Zwiebach - December 12, 2017

J'Nai Bridges, Soloman Howard, Andrea Lett, Kearstin Piper Brown, Kenneth Overton, and Ronny Michael Greenberg perform for inmates and staff at San Quentin State Prison.

Jason Victor Serinus - December 11, 2017

Aspiring singers do justice to Benjamin Britten’s devastating opera.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - December 11, 2017

Nine singers gave thrilling evidence that they’re ready for the big time.

Janos Gereben - December 5, 2017

The venerated artist earns the company’s highest accolades for his powerful set and costume designs, including those for the current run of Turandot.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - December 4, 2017

Strong performances lift an often-charming opera from sinking in its own syrup.

Lou Fancher - November 28, 2017

The mezzo-soprano chats about her upcoming performance as the Pilot in Opera Parallèle’s The Little Prince.