Opera and Classical

7+ hour, 12+ min ago   (208+ words) The Kamloops Film Society is preparing to launch a new season of opera screenings at the Paramount Theatre with a gala celebration next weekend. The Met Opera Pre-Season Gala will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, bringing together opera fans, donors and…...

15+ hour, 19+ min ago   (31+ words) NBC Bay Area San Francisco Opera cancels opening night and Opera in the Park after orchestra strikes...

7+ hour, 23+ min ago   (137+ words) The San Francisco Opera's unionized musicians made good on their threat not to perform without a new contract on opening night last Saturday. The San Francisco Examiner reported the orchestra announced that it was going on strike on social media…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (231+ words) SAN FRANCISCO—The Saturday, September 12 opening for “Simon Boccanegra” and the September 13 performance for “Opera in the Park” were cancelled as a result of a strike by the SF Opera Orchestra. Patrons with tickets for the September 12 performance for “Simon…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (882+ words) With picket signs and instruments, members of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra gathered Sunday morning in the grassy field at Robin Williams Meadow in Golden Gate Park. But rather than preparing for Opera in the Park, a popular free annual…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (373+ words) Unionized musicians with the San Francisco Opera are going on strike after negotiations for a new contract failed to produce satisfactory results. The announcement was made via social media. In turn, the SF Opera cancelled a performance of Verdi's Simon…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (23+ words) NBC Bay Area San Francisco Opera opening night canceled after orchestra announces strike...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (156+ words) No other future cancellations have been announced at this time. Get all the top news & discounts for San Francisco & beyond. No password required. The 104th season-opening performance of Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra and the annual Opera in the Park concert were cancelled…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (102+ words) Performances run through September 27th. Get all the top news & discounts for San Francisco & beyond. No password required. For more information or to purchase tickets ($49 to $249, plus $3.50 fee per ticket with walk up student tickets available every performance for $10 with a…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (401+ words) The Phantom is back! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. Rapturously received by London critics, this production features Maria Bjornson's stunning original design and the celebrated direction of Harold Prince…...