SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Review Radvanovsky Reigns in S.F. Opera’s Roberto Devereux Ilana Walder-Biesanz - September 10, 2018 A great soprano in a part that calls upon all her acting and singing resources. Review San Francisco Opera Opens With Tepid Cav/ Pag Jason Victor Serinus - September 10, 2018 The two great verismo classics are seen in tenor José Cura’s production, set in modern-day Buenos Aires. Feature Opera Philadelphia: The HBO of the Opera World? Jeremy Reynolds - September 4, 2018 Running a new opera festival is a constant learning experience, but Opera Philadelphia is seeing a significant upside as it gears up for O18. Music News Merolini Shine at Plácido Domingo’s Operalia Janos Gereben - September 4, 2018 Alumni from the prestigious S.F. Opera program win numerous honors at the international competition in Portugal. Artist Spotlight La Regina: Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky Lisa Houston - August 31, 2018 The singer brings her acclaimed portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I to San Francisco Opera in Roberto Devereux. Music News Island City Opera Takes Big Ideas on the Small Scale Peter Feher - August 28, 2018 The Alameda-based company’s 2019 season pairs Mark Adamo’s Little Women with Puccini. Review Operatic Startup Delights With a Splendid Tristan Janos Gereben - August 28, 2018 This one-off concert production merits laurels for everyone involved. Feature Best of the Bay 2017–2018 Winners Paul Kotapish - August 27, 2018 Congratulations to the winners of our annual Best of the Bay reader poll. Music News Casting Change at S.F. Opera — Adler Fellow Steps In Peter Feher - August 21, 2018 Andrew G. Manea will play the Duke of Nottingham in an upcoming production of Donizetti’s Roberto Devereux. Review 2018 Merola Finale Was Grand Indeed Janos Gereben - August 20, 2018 The future of opera is in very good hands with the latest class of wildly talented Merolini. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 … Next › Next page Last » Last page