San Francisco Opera Extends General Director Matthew Shilvock’s Contract

Matthew Shilvock has extended his contract as General Director of the San Francisco Opera. The Board of Directors of San Francisco Opera approved a new five-year contract extension effective August 1, 2026 and which will see Shilvock lead the company through the 2030–31 season. Board President Jack Calhoun said, “On behalf of the entire board of directors, I am very {…}

Jan 22, 2019

Q & A: Matthew Shilvock On The 2019-20 San Francisco Opera Season

The San Francisco Opera has announced its 2019-20 season featuring a wide array of repertory from Mozart and Verdi to Britten and Mason Bates. It’s a season that also includes company debuts, role debuts, and U.S. debuts. OperaWire had a chance to speak with General Director Matthew Shilvock on the new season and what excites him about many returning {…}