Opera

Victoria Looseleaf - March 31, 2025

The performing arts center at Cal State Northridge will feature local performers and groups in four major concerts.

Chrysanthe Tan - March 30, 2025

Led by conductor Emmanuelle Haïm, French Baroque ensemble Le Concert d’Astrée pairs an ode by Handel with operas by Rameau.

Date:
City:
San Jose
Price Range:
$5-25
Date:
City:
Oakland
Price Range:
$25 advanced / $30 at the door
Date:
City:
San Francisco
Price Range:
Free with Cocktail Purchase
Steven Winn - March 21, 2025

Tenor Michael John Butler gives a stunning account of Schumann’s Dichterliebe in a program that also features baritone Olivier Zerouali.

Janos Gereben - March 20, 2025

The orchestra’s upcoming year has plenty of highlights, despite uncertainty about the organization’s financial situation.

Jim Farber - March 18, 2025

The production is silly fun, but the cast’s singing and James Conlon’s music direction are serious standouts.

Steven Winn - March 16, 2025

The South African artist and a team of collaborators combine surrealism, time travel, and stagecraft in this production at Cal Performances.

Lisa Hirsch - March 9, 2025

Opera Parallèle’s The Pigeon Keeper is a production for everyone, with a strong moral and moving performances.