Jason Victor Serinus

Jason Victor Serinus regularly reviews music and audio for Stereophile, SFCV, Classical Voice North America, AudioStream, American Record Guide, and other publications. The whistling voice of Woodstock in She’s a Good Skate, Charlie Brown, the longtime Oakland resident now resides in Port Townsend, Washington.

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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.

Jason Victor Serinus - August 12, 2018

Here’s an operatic comedy that will leave you feeling good about humanity.

Jason Victor Serinus - July 10, 2018

The first complete recording of the famous 1937 agit-prop opera is surprisingly timely.

Jason Victor Serinus - June 5, 2018

Soprano Christine Brandes brought the fury and darkness, though the venue was unsuitable.

Jason Victor Serinus - April 10, 2018

Anderson's Landfall is an unmissable work, created with Kronos, while countertenor Fagioli blows away the competition in Handel arias.

Jason Victor Serinus - December 11, 2017

Gorgeous tones on period instruments meld beautifully with a strong chorus and powerful soloists.

Jason Victor Serinus - December 11, 2017

Aspiring singers do justice to Benjamin Britten’s devastating opera.

Jason Victor Serinus - September 11, 2017

The much-loved, much-seen show, with its opulent designs, opens the season with a lukewarm cast.

Jason Victor Serinus - September 11, 2017

It would be a crime to miss this great cast in San Francisco Opera’s brilliant production.

Jason Victor Serinus - July 23, 2017

The rave is in: Mason Bates’s first opera is a (re)sounding success, one that deserves permanent repertory status.