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The Many Faces of Figaro: Opera’s Ubiquitous Barber

by Gerst@operasj.org | Nov 15, 2023 | Blog

Kip Cranna Dramaturg Emeritus of San Francisco Opera “Fi-ga-ro! Fi-ga-ro!” That name called out in brilliant baritone braggadocio represents the focal point in some of the most universally recognizable music in the world of opera. It’s so much part popular culture...

In conversation with Artist-in-Residence Joshua Sanders

by Gerst@operasj.org | Oct 13, 2023 | Blog

Amid the busy fall schedule; debuting and performing as Romeo in our most recent production of Gounod’s Romeo and Juliet, a quick jaunt to cover last minute as Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni at LA Opera, and now diving head first into Barber of Seville rehearsals,...

“Romeo and Juliet” and the Magic of Theater

by Gerst@operasj.org | Sep 13, 2023 | Blog

Adrienne L. Eastwood, Ph.DProfessor of English & Comparative LiteratureSan Jose State University When William Shakespeare sat down to work on Romeo and Juliet, the story he decided to tell was hardly original. Tales of star-crossed lovers had been told and retold...

An afternoon with Artist-in-Residence Melissa Sondhi

by Gerst@operasj.org | Sep 12, 2023 | Blog

Opera San José sat down with Artist-in-Residence soprano Melissa Sondhi to talk all things Romeo and Juliet, being the first recipient of the Wadhwani Chair for South Asian Artists endowment, and what it takes to tackle some of the most well known and demanding roles...