SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Review A Superbly Sung Katya Kabanova Jason Victor Serinus - March 26, 2024 Taken from 2023 concert performances in London led by conductor Simon Rattle, this recording has not a weak link. Feature How Billie Jean King and the “Battle of the Sexes” Inspired an Opera Emily Wilson - March 25, 2024 Laura Karpman’s Balls, about the famous 1973 tennis match, is one half of an upcoming sports-themed double bill from Opera Parallèle. Music News James Conlon to Bow Out as LA Opera Music Director Tom Jacobs - March 18, 2024 The 2025–2026 season, Conlon’s 20th with the company, will be his last in the role. Review Adler Fellows Frolic in Their “Secret Garden” Nicholas Jones - March 11, 2024 Spring is in the air for these young singers, who are enchanting in the latest Schwabacher Recital. Music News Pocket Opera Plans a Versatile Season as It Approaches the Half-Century Mark Janos Gereben - March 5, 2024 The tiny company announces four shows for the coming year, including one it’s never done before. Review Potential Productions Previewed in West Edge Opera’s Snapshot Steven Winn - March 5, 2024 There’s always a chance you’ll be hearing more of these works in progress in one of the company’s seasons to come. Artist Spotlight Soprano Shawnette Sulker, Musical Omnivore Emily Wilson - March 5, 2024 Sulker is indispensable on the local scene for her wide repertory, acting skills, and musicality. Review At SF Symphony, a Dramatic Bluebeard’s Castle and Prometheus: The Poem of Fire Rebecca Wishnia - March 4, 2024 The orchestra presents a ravishing reading of Bartók’s opera, plus a colorful — and perfumed — account of Scriabin’s tone poem. Review LA Opera Makes Brilliant Theater Out of Neglected Works Richard S. Ginell - February 27, 2024 William Grant Still’s Highway 1 captures headlines, but Alexander Zemlinsky’s The Dwarf is powerful in its revival. Artist Spotlight Lawrence Brownlee Brings Rising to San Francisco Emily Wilson - February 21, 2024 SF Performances hosts the world-renowned tenor in a recital that includes many songs off his successful recording project. Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page