Opera

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

Janos Gereben - June 2, 2020

The Metropolitan Opera cancels its fall season, boding ill for other arts organizations.

Janos Gereben - June 1, 2020

SFO donates critical safety gear while the skilled artists of the costume shop turn out thousands of masks with fabric from opera productions.

Janos Gereben - June 1, 2020

Alameda’s Frederica von Stade is one of opera’s most beloved singers.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 30, 2020

We take an inside look at three of the unsung heroes of contemporary opera.

Michael Zwiebach - May 26, 2020

The composer’s campaign to have a hit at the Paris Opera tells us a lot about writing for big opera houses today.

Michael Zwiebach - May 19, 2020

The company plans a “Season of Solidarity” that features four ambitious productions.

Janos Gereben - May 18, 2020

A now-deferred seat-replacement project would have knocked the War Memorial out of commission for nearly four months next year.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 18, 2020

The “modern-day Diaghilev” talks about her role bringing groundbreaking works to the stage.

Lisa Houston - May 17, 2020

Clever planning, hard work, and a digital interface with Adler leadership keep the talented singer focused on her emerging career.

Jim Farber - May 15, 2020

Orchestras, opera companies, and their support services figure out paths forward amid too much uncertainty.