http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:54:07 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:22:41 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Mets-LIVE-HD-broadcast-of-new-production-of-Les-Contes-dHoffman-December-19-with-Netrebko?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner   New Production of Les Contes d’Hoffmann Conducted by James Levine and Directed by Bartlett Sher Opens December 3Joseph Calleja sings the title role with Anna Netrebko and Alan Held in leading rolesThe matinee on December 19 will be ... Anna Netrebko Berkeley Opera La Traviata Anna Nicole Smith Opera Tales of Hoffman David Scott Marley Met Broadcasts Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:22:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Mets-LIVE-HD-broadcast-of-new-production-of-Les-Contes-dHoffman-December-19-with-Netrebko?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d18-San-Francisco-supernumerary-and-photographer-of-In-Character-show-opens-December-10?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner  John F. Martin supered at San Francisco Opera many years before he took this season off from acting to photograph.  He opens a new show on December 10.  Meanwhile he continues work on his book of photographs and anecdotes called In Ch... Paulo Gavanelli David Gockley Rigoletto Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:02:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d18-San-Francisco-supernumerary-and-photographer-of-In-Character-show-opens-December-10?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Joyce-DiDonato-sang-Over-the-Rainbow-and-will-return-to-SF-for-opera-in-2-years-says-Gockley?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner Joyce DiDonato sang in San Francisco Monday evening and my fellow opera supernumerary Pam DeWeerd sends her bravas.   A former Merolini of San Francisco Opera, Joyce DiDonato, sang at Herbst Theater courtesy of San Francisco Performanc... David Gockley Met Broadcasts Alek Shrader Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:32:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Joyce-DiDonato-sang-Over-the-Rainbow-and-will-return-to-SF-for-opera-in-2-years-says-Gockley?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Michael-Jacksons-This-is-it?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner Michael Jackson's "This is It" means life is no dress rehearsalMovie PosterThis is it if you want a feel-good movie where your feet can’t hold still, thanks to the immortal Michael Jackson.  Whether you are fifty or fifteen, you ... New Orleans Oscar Wilde Milk NOLAjazz Michael Jackson Elvis Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:24:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Michael-Jacksons-This-is-it?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Berkeley-Opera-announces-2010-season-and-state-of-the-art-theater-in-El-Cerrito?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner BERKELEY OPERA ANNOUNCES 2010 SEASONCompany Moves to New Performing Arts Theater in El CerritoNovember 2009, BERKELEY, CA -- Under the combined artistic leadership of Artistic Director Mark Streshinsky and Music Director Jonathan Khuner, Berkeley Ope... Berkeley Opera Ring Cycle Tales of Hoffman David Scott Marley Bracebridge Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:37:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Berkeley-Opera-announces-2010-season-and-state-of-the-art-theater-in-El-Cerrito?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Puccinis-Turandot-broadcast-LIVE-in-HD-by-the-Met?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner                     Nessun Dorma, Pavarotti's song, reaches the soul and constitutes a highpoint in the enjoyment of opera or of art so if someth... Greer Grimsley Salome Tosca Oscar Wilde Il Trovatore La Traviata Tales of Hoffman Met Broadcasts Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:30:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Puccinis-Turandot-broadcast-LIVE-in-HD-by-the-Met?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Verdis-challenging-Otello-opened-at-San-Francisco-Opera-Zvetelina-Vassileva-as-doomed-wife?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner Zvetelina Vassileva as Desdemona, shrouded in her wedding bed linens.  Johan Botha in the title role as Otello.   Verdi’s Otello, based on Shakespeare’s Othello, remains Verdi’s most challenging opera while San F... Salome Oscar Wilde Il Trovatore David Gockley Alek Shrader Rigoletto Nicola Luisotti Bracebridge Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:59:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Verdis-challenging-Otello-opened-at-San-Francisco-Opera-Zvetelina-Vassileva-as-doomed-wife?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Susan-Graham-sings-regally-of-historic-passion-with-Philharmonia-Baroque--A-night-in-the-love-cave?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner Mezzo Susan Graham sings of royal passion and virtue.Mezzo Susan Graham as the Queen of Carthage sang elegantly of the passion of Dido with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra at opening night Thursday at Herbst Theater.   She sang with bea... Berkeley Opera Ring Cycle Philharmonia Baroque--period instrument orchestra Bracebridge Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:34:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Susan-Graham-sings-regally-of-historic-passion-with-Philharmonia-Baroque--A-night-in-the-love-cave?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Adler-Fellow-Alek-Shrader-performed-at-joie-de-vivre-salon--new-measurements-of-success?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner               Alek Shrader (left), winner of coveted opera honors and of hearts, joined the handsome young baritone Austin Kness (right) for a crowd pleasing tribute to w... Natalie Dessay Met Broadcasts Donizetti Alek Shrader Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:14:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Adler-Fellow-Alek-Shrader-performed-at-joie-de-vivre-salon--new-measurements-of-success?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Verdis-Otello-opens-at-San-Francisco-Opera-with-Johan-Botha-straight-from-the-Met?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner    SAN FRANCISCO OPERA PRESENTS GIUSEPPE VERDI’S OTELLO STARRING JOHAN BOTHA NOVEMBER 8–DECEMBER 2WAR MEMORIAL OPERA HOUSE MUSIC DIRECTOR NICLA LUISOTTI CONDUCTS SAN FRANCISCO--San Francisco Opera presents Gi... Berkeley Opera Nadja Michael Salome Il Trovatore La Traviata David Scott Marley Met Broadcasts Rigoletto Nicola Luisotti Bracebridge Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:43:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Verdis-Otello-opens-at-San-Francisco-Opera-with-Johan-Botha-straight-from-the-Met?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Philharmonia-Baroque-features-Susan-Graham-in-17th-century-English-opera-The-Passion-of-Dido?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner                   WHO: Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra – “America’s Period-Instrument Orchestra”Nicholas McGegan, Music Director WHA... Il Trovatore Philharmonia Baroque--period instrument orchestra Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:29:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Philharmonia-Baroque-features-Susan-Graham-in-17th-century-English-opera-The-Passion-of-Dido?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m10d30-San-Francisco-Operas-Adler-Fellows-Gala-Concert-November-22-at-Herbst-Theater?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner San Francisco Opera's Adler Fellows 2009 step up for November 22 gala at Herbst Theater SAN FRANCISCO OPERA CENTER PRESENTSTHE FUTURE IS NOW: ADLER FELLOWS GALA CONCERT2009 ADLER FELLOWSHIP SEASON CULMINATES NOVEMBER 22AT THE HERBST THEATRESAN F... Berkeley Opera Jeremy Galyon Met Broadcasts Donizetti Alek Shrader Heidi Melton Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:59:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m10d30-San-Francisco-Operas-Adler-Fellows-Gala-Concert-November-22-at-Herbst-Theater?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Juan-Diego-Florez-and-Diana-Damrau-finish-happy-La-Fille-du-Regiment-at-SFO-with-autograph-signing?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner Juan Diego Florez and Diana Damrau in her debut performance as Marie, "La Fille du Regiment" finished Donizetti's jubilant bel canto piece with an autograph signing in the lobby of San Francisco Opera on Sunday afterno... Natalie Dessay Donizetti Alek Shrader Elvis Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:35:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Juan-Diego-Florez-and-Diana-Damrau-finish-happy-La-Fille-du-Regiment-at-SFO-with-autograph-signing?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Mets-LIVE-HD-broadcast-of-Verdis-Aida-enlivened-by-Renee-Flemmings-backstage-interviews?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner   The most fun thing about the live HD broadcast from the Met would be soprano Renee Fleming's backstage interviews. You never know who Fleming will present and the San Francisco audience giggled their way through her effort... Il Trovatore La Traviata Met Broadcasts Rigoletto Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:01:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Mets-LIVE-HD-broadcast-of-Verdis-Aida-enlivened-by-Renee-Flemmings-backstage-interviews?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Verdis-Aida-broadcast-live-in-HD-from-the-Met-on-Saturday-to-theaters--Captain-loves-a-slave?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner Aida, the slave girl and captured princess in Verdi's love story, comes to local theaters on Saturday broadcast LIVE in high definition from the Metropolitan Opera House.  Slide show below.  For the full season of HD broadc... Tosca Ring Cycle Il Trovatore La Traviata Met Broadcasts Alek Shrader Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:53:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Verdis-Aida-broadcast-live-in-HD-from-the-Met-on-Saturday-to-theaters--Captain-loves-a-slave?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Oscar-Wildes-Salome-opens-as-a-stunning-tribute-to-artists-who-disregard-traditional-expectations?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner   Salome’s stunning opening this Sunday afternoon at San Francisco Opera attracted the usual, an audience of white hair, so I had to wonder how they were going to accept this sexy and lithe Princess Salome in her long blond curls an... Greer Grimsley Nadja Michael Salome Ring Cycle Oscar Wilde Anna Nicole Smith Opera Rigoletto Nicola Luisotti Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:18:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Oscar-Wildes-Salome-opens-as-a-stunning-tribute-to-artists-who-disregard-traditional-expectations?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Oscar-Wildes-Salome-by-Strauss-opens-at-San-Francisco-Opera-Sunday-October-18--Biblical?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner   SAN FRANCISCO OPERA PRESENTS RICHARD STRAUSS’ SALOME STARRING NADJA MICHAEL OCTOBER 18–NOVEMBER 1, WAR MEMORIAL OPERA HOUSE MUSIC DIRECTOR NICOLA LUISOTTI CONDUCTS SAN FRANCISCO (October 17, ... Greer Grimsley New Orleans Nadja Michael Salome Oscar Wilde Anna Nicole Smith Opera NOLAjazz Rigoletto Nicola Luisotti Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:12:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Oscar-Wildes-Salome-by-Strauss-opens-at-San-Francisco-Opera-Sunday-October-18--Biblical?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Mozarts-The-Abduction-from-the-Seraglio-a-spirited-tale-of-finding-love-and-forgiveness?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner Anna Christy as English chambermaid Blonde shows personality becomes a gift for diplomacy around the haremMozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio seems to be an expression of independence for the young composer and the whimsical characters who ... Mozart Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:46:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Mozarts-The-Abduction-from-the-Seraglio-a-spirited-tale-of-finding-love-and-forgiveness?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Oscar-Wildes-Salome-panel-gives-insight-at-San-Francisco-Opera-with-bass-baritone-Greer-Grimsley?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner Bass baritone Greer Grimsley says he first performed in "Salome" urged by his wife Luretta Bybee                  The importance of being virtuousA jo... Greer Grimsley New Orleans Nadja Michael Salome Tosca Ring Cycle Oscar Wilde Girl of Golden West NOLAjazz Rigoletto Nicola Luisotti Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:37:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Oscar-Wildes-Salome-panel-gives-insight-at-San-Francisco-Opera-with-bass-baritone-Greer-Grimsley?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m10d11-San-Franciso-Opera-announces-Adler-Fellows-from-select-Merola-graduates?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner Adler Fellow Sara Gartland sang the Cherry Duet in L'Amico Fritz this summerAdler Fellows Announced! Each year a select few Merola graduates are chosen for the San Francisco Opera's Adler Fellowship Program. Please join us in congratulating:Ryan Belo... Anna Netrebko Ruth Ann Swenson Alek Shrader Heidi Melton Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:42:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2366-SF-Opera-Examiner~y2009m10d11-San-Franciso-Opera-announces-Adler-Fellows-from-select-Merola-graduates?cid=exrss-SF-Opera-Examiner