Ilana Walder-Biesanz

Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s new work, set during the American Civil War, has its characters wrestling with the nature of storytelling.

It’s an all-out production, and singers and orchestra shine.

The production and music make a long evening engrossing.

Verdi’s last opera is uneven in the venerable company’s new production.

Laura Kaminsky’s opera tells a big story with just two voices and bare-bones staging.

S.F. Conservatory of Music stages a Handel opera.

The operatic adaptation of E.M. Forster’s novel boasts some winning songs, well-delivered. But is that enough?

Mark Adamo’s score and libretto capture the simplicity and charm of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel.

The new work explores coming together and apart, disconnectedly.

Julie Adams is terrific as Mimi, and a relaxed, modern setting sets the stage for great singing and playing throughout.