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Laurent Pelly’s darkly stylish production of Manon is revived with a strong cast of singers. In the title role, Lisette Oropesa demonstrated elegant and incisive singing, while Michael Fabiano was her virile and powerful partner.

Both vocally and instrumentally the performance  was a high-class one

Tenor-turned-director José Cura transplants the action from southern Italy to Buenos Aires. 

San Francisco Opera's Die Walküre overcame a disappointing first act, winning the audience over with excellent singing and playing and impressive stage effects.

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

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