Performer: Michael James Clark

Shawna Lucey's production from San Francisco Opera misses the mark as it premieres to a packed Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. 

Canadian Opera Company’s revival of John Caird’s art-infused production is perfectly realised in singing, acting, and the orchestra’s vibrant yet velvety colours.

Gian Carlo Menotti's seasonal opera, performed in Kansas City, finds a new audience online. 

Sarah Coburn triumphs in Shawna Lucey's production of Donizetti's masterpiece. 

As part of the season of Scrooges and Santas, it’s a refreshing reminder of sweet simplicity in a complicated world.