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Not Your Grandmother’s Opera Company Any More

By Ken Herman | March 13, 2015 |

David Bennett, the newly appointed General Director of San Diego Opera, opens up his vision for the San Diego company based on his successes as Executive Director of New York City’s innovative Gotham Chamber Opera.

Expect the Unexpected in ‘MOMIX – Alchemia’

By Kris Eitland | March 12, 2015 |

“There is magic in Alchemia, and optical confusion and strangeness. The logic is the musical flow and dynamic of imagery that is coming before you. With MOMIX you should expect the unexpected…

Stars Consider That Star-Crossed Couple in ‘Nixon in China’

By Ken Herman | March 8, 2015 |

When the American baritone Franco Pomponi was invited to sing the lead role in John Adams’ opera ‘Nixon in China’ at one of the major Paris opera companies, he was ready to refuse. Fortunately he changed his mind, learned the role, and will now bring it to San Diego Opera’s upcoming production of the celebrated that opera where West meets East in high Minimalist style . . .

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