SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. 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. Review The Spotlight Is on Moral Decay in Luca Francesconi’s Provocative Quartett Joe Cadagin - August 14, 2018 West Edge Opera continues to delve into challenging contemporary works with this West-Coast premiere. Review It’s a Wonderful Life Makes a Buoyant Opera Jason Victor Serinus - August 12, 2018 Here’s an operatic comedy that will leave you feeling good about humanity. Review Aspiring Musicians Show Their Stuff in an Inspired Semele Steven Winn - August 11, 2018 American Bach Soloists’ Academy Festival Orchestra and Academy Singers join forces in a festive Handel mashup. Preview Curtain Going Up on L.A. Opera’s 2018–2019 Season Jim Farber - August 10, 2018 The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion comes alive with flappers, bullfighters, witches, and pioneers for social justice this year. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 … Next › Next page Last » Last page