Hockney’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.
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SF 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.
Read MoreA Triumphant Night on the Nile
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The overall concept of the opera, according to director Francesca Zambello, was to bring it into our time, with modern military and religious men and prisoners rather than slaves.
Read MoreSan Francisco Opera serves up Triple Delights - La Fille, Abduction, Salome
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German soprano Nadja Michael charmed, terrified and bewitched the San Francisco Opera audience in the enfant terrible role of Salome...
Read MoreFrance's rare bird soars as Lucia
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Natalie Dessay, the diva du jour in the high coloratura roles, caused quite a stir in her belated San Francisco Opera debut this month. Next to the Mona Lisa and the Eiffel Tower, Dessay could very well count herself to be one of France’s cultural treasures.
Read MoreZambello's new Rheingold promises a glittering Ring Cycle
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For this “American Ring", the production team of director Francesca Zambello and set designer Michael Yeargan use imagery from various eras of American history – the California Gold Rush and the Roaring Twenties
Read MoreHandel's Ariodante is sabotaged by weak vocals and even weaker conducting
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Ariodante is a feast for the eyes, but not so much for the ears -- with the single exception of Susan Graham.
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