Opera

Victoria Looseleaf - May 19, 2026

The baritone speaks with SF Classical Voice ahead of his 75th time singing Figaro in The Barber of Seville.

Jeff Kaliss - May 18, 2026

On his new album, the singer moves between defiance, lyricism, and ghoulish humor across works by nine living composers, including Gordon Getty.

Charles Burns - May 18, 2026

During a listening party at Monk Space, there was obvious artistic synergy between the composer and The Industry — a cutting-edge opera company.

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City:
Napa
Price Range:
Choose Your Price ($5 min; $35 suggested)
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City:
Berkeley
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Suggested donation: $30 general, $5 students; none turned away for lack of funds.
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San Francisco
Price Range:
$25-150
Jim Farber - May 12, 2026

Departing Music Director James Conlon presided over the whimsical production of Benjamin Britten’s opera at the cathedral.

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