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Lighting strikes from a clear sky… after a drizzle Last night in Alameda it was proved yet again that opera is one of the most contrary, difficult and rewarding of art forms. When all of the elements...

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A dilettante, a bully and an honest rogue walk into an opera house… In his first season as the General Director of Opera San Jose, Larry Hancock did something audacious. He was persuaded by the much beloved long-time Director Irene Dalis to present the world premiere of a new opera in his first solo season, the 2014 -15 season. That opera, Where Angels Fear to Tread, had its gala opening at San Jose’s jewel-like California Theatre on Saturday,...

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Standing in the blood of history A curious but effective work by Lisa Scola Prosek caused a stir at San Francisco’s Thick House Theater last Saturday, Jan. 31, where her new historical opera was greeted by protesters. ...

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Looking back, a whimsical list… After years of belt-tightening, the Bay Area’s classical music scene is standing as a vibrant example of hard work and clever programming. Despite facing under-funded public arts organizations and former donors struggling to pay their rising housing costs, most groups have squeaked through another year. And surprisingly, they did it with artistic integrity and creativity. In no particular...

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