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“Eugene Onegin” Soars with Simple Elegance—at S.F. Opera

“Eugene Onegin” Soars with Simple Elegance—at S.F. Opera

October 5, 2022 Jennifer Charron

Tchaikovsky’s Gorgeous Score Revels in Romance, Repression by Jennifer Ann Charron Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin” shines as the perfect follow up to SF Opera’s Centennial extravaganza “Antony and Cleopatra.” Rather than the elaborate ‘love story of the ages,’ “Onegin” is a subtle, intimate story of romantic disappointments and ­­­the recovery of human dignity. Tchaikovsky, himself,…

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“Antony & Cleopatra” Radiates Ambition in World Premiere—at SF Opera

“Antony & Cleopatra” Radiates Ambition in World Premiere—at SF Opera

September 18, 2022 Jennifer Charron

John Adams Delivers Jam-Packed Journey into Empire by Jennifer Ann Charron Commissioned for San Francisco Opera’s Centennial Season, John Adams goes above and beyond with “Antony and Cleopatra”—an ambitious work of art with a world-renowned cast, a complicated and brilliant score, and the world-class staging that SF Opera does best. While Adams’ new work…

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“Ariane & Bluebeard”: A Harmonic & Opulent Opera—at West Edge

“Ariane & Bluebeard”: A Harmonic & Opulent Opera—at West Edge

July 26, 2022 Jennifer Charron

Paul Dukas’ Opera, Directed by Alison Pogorelc, Asserts Women’s Wisdom by Jennifer Ann Charron Beginning with Paul Dukas’ lush opera, director Alison Pogorelc delivers a gorgeous and deeply clever production—imparting her own interpretation, as well as allowing us room to choose our own. Pogorelc’s unique talent challenges us to engage—desperately needed in today’s operas….

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“Dream of the Red Chamber” Wins a Place in Operatic Canon—at SF Opera

“Dream of the Red Chamber” Wins a Place in Operatic Canon—at SF Opera

June 16, 2022 Jennifer Charron

Bright Sheng—A Brilliant, Innovative Composer for Our Time by Jennifer Ann Charron Bright Sheng’s score of Dream of the Red Chamber is one of the most dynamic, yet sumptuous pieces of music I have heard. He blends western and eastern musical traditions and sounds in innovative ways. Chinese folk tunes morph into lush, multi-dimensional…

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