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Oliver Mears' new production of Britten's chamber opera is a visceral reflection on tyranny and sexual violence.

A thought-provoking production and killer cast make San Francisco Opera's Elektra top-notch music drama.

If you love Verdi's inventive music, enjoy fabulous male voices in particular, and appreciate great opera conducting with exquisitely sensitive orchestral playing – then this Rigoletto is a must.

San Francisco Opera's Aida features exciting role debuts from Leah Crocetto and Brian Jagde and a visually striking production, but a lack of good direction keeps it from being great music drama.

Remarkable performances from Karita Mattila and Malin Byström head this strong production of Janáček’s Jenůfa at San Francisco Opera. 

Two American premières offer very different musical and dramatic takes on Poe's short story, and both prove gripping.