Opera

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

Janos Gereben - March 8, 2020

SFCV will continue to update readers as more cancellations come in.

Victoria Looseleaf - March 3, 2020

In an ambitious programming move, the orchestra hosts all kinds of guest artists in a festival devoted to themes of social justice.

Jim Farber - March 2, 2020

The Industry’s site-specific odyssey opera presents a not-so-sweet view of American history.

Catriona Barr - March 2, 2020

Craig Hella Johnson’s compassionate oratorio memorializes the tragic victim of homophobic violence.

Victoria Looseleaf - February 25, 2020

An inevitable, last-minute staging decision distracts from an otherwise sublime production.

Jim Farber - February 24, 2020

Four Larks transforms Mary Shelley’s tale, awkwardly.

Annelies Zijderveld - February 20, 2020

Veronique Kherian pairs her passions in “Miss Cheesemonger Sings.”

Victoria Looseleaf - February 17, 2020

The experimental opera company that scored big with Hopscotch works with composers Du Yun and Raven Chacon on Sweet Land.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - February 17, 2020

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

Victoria Looseleaf - February 13, 2020

The famous tenor sings Roberto Devereux at LA Opera this month and next.