"The Barber of Seville," San Francisco Opera''s charming opener of the summer season, is a Rossini gem about power plays, ...

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A dazzling Maria Kataeva lifts San Francisco Opera's uneven revival of Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" with a rich, ...

San Francisco’s acclaimed Merola Opera Program has unveiled its 2025 season. The summer festival performances—including a vocal/piano recital; a concert of staged Bel Canto opera scenes; a fully ...