Opera

Jason Victor Serinus - October 2, 2018

A boldly directed vision of Richard Strauss’s biggest hit reframes the opera.

Jim Farber - September 25, 2018

L.A. Opera’s Don Carlo proves that Plácido Domingo is forever young.

Jim Farber - September 18, 2018

The L.A. Master Chorale’s music director seems to be involved in every choral concert and opera in town.

Roger Wallace - September 17, 2018

The local company gives an unpretentious but rousing production of the staple double bill.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - September 10, 2018

A great soprano in a part that calls upon all her acting and singing resources.

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.

Lisa Houston - August 31, 2018

The singer brings her acclaimed portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I to San Francisco Opera in Roberto Devereux.

Janos Gereben - August 28, 2018

This one-off concert production merits laurels for everyone involved.

Janos Gereben - August 20, 2018

The future of opera is in very good hands with the latest class of wildly talented Merolini.

Joe Cadagin - August 14, 2018

West Edge Opera continues to delve into challenging contemporary works with this West-Coast premiere.