(Photo Credit: Cory Weaver) From the magic of those first ascending B flat minor motifs, to the shimmering chromatic closure, Wagner’s final masterwork “Parsifal” casts a spell of unspeakable radiance. A spell that can fail to materialize when directorial concept goes awry. The Nov. 2nd performance of the San Francisco Opera’s new production of “Parsifal” was an orchestral triumph, and {…}
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has named Matthew Ozawa as Chief Artistic Administration Officer. Ozawa is a renowned state director who has led productions at the San Francisco Opera, Des Moines Metro Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Opera Colorado, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Sante Fe Opera, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, and West Edge Opera, among many others. In his new {…}
Set design by Alexander V. Nichols Virtual tickets for San Francisco Opera’s new production of Beethoven’s “Fidelio” are now on sale. The fresh staging by Matthew Ozawa is set to open on Oct. 14, 2021. SFO’s first-ever virtual option enables audiences from around the world to experience Beethoven’s only opera from the comfort of their homes. Audiences will have three {…}
As part of its Wear Yellow Proudly initiative, Aural Compass Projects has announced its upcoming benefit concert #StopAsianHate in response to the precipitous rise in violence against Asians. The concert will stream on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. EDT via the Wear Yellow Proudly Facebook page and YouTube channel. #StopAsianHate is produced in partnership with the Asian American {…}