Old Chinese Fairy Tale Gets Fresh New Cast
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Nina Stemme was a shimmering icy princess. Dressed in a sea-foam green flowing gown she looked and sounded terrific.
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Gold Rush Returns to San Francisco with Adams and Sellars
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Adams wrote his own music to words from diaries, journals, and mining songs...Sellars mixed and matched these many texts to form the libretto. The two men have worked together extensively and seem to have a very mutual admiration.
Read MoreSan Francisco’s New ‘Manon’ Has Timeless Looks and Steller Singing
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Soprano Ellie Dehn makes her role debut. Her performance was energetic and her voice grew more confident throughout the evening. She has a sweet and pleasant soprano...
Read MoreSF Opera's 'La Traviata' Production, a Classic Reborn
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The production is an old one, done initially by the world-famous British producer John Copley in 1987 and used six times previously between then and now. It has aged extremely well.
Read MoreStrong Women Dominate SF Opera’s Powerhouse ‘Elektra’
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Soprano Christine Goerke...was masterful in the role of Elektra, with her voice rich, full, and dominating in every scene. Dressed in basic unadorned black and ready for action in black running shoes, she moved with energy and grace all over the stage.
Read MoreHockney’s Exotic, Whimsical ‘Turandot’ Returns with a Strong Cast
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David Hockney, the original designer, celebrates his 80th birthday this year with many exhibits of his work throughout the US and internationally.
Read MoreSF Opera’s ‘La Bohème’ Features Sparkling Young Cast
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American soprano Julie Adams, as Mimi, gave her first (of two) 2017 performances (having sung the role last year in the “Bohème for Families”. She was a genuine and believable heroine, with a clear and creamy voice and warmth and beauty in her smile.
Read More‘Don Giovanni’ Returns in a Hall of Mirrors
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Italian bass-baritone Ildebrando D’Arcangelo makes his SF debut in the role; he is a strikingly handsome, sensual performer with an appropriate air of entitlement and sings lustily throughout.
Read MoreSan Francisco Opera Kicks Off Summer Season with 'Rigoletto'
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The Duke of Mantua, played by New Zealand tenor Pene Pati is joined on stage, in smaller roles, by his wife, soprano Amina Edris and his brother, tenor Amitai Pati. All three are SF Opera Adler fellows.
Read MoreSan Francisco's 'Butterfly' is a Visual Delight
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The sets and costumes were designed by Jun Kaneko, a Japanese ceramic artist, in his first foray into opera.
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