John de los Santos – San Diego Story

Piazzolla’s Tango Opera: A Smoldering Surrealist Portrait

By Ken Herman | January 27, 2018 |

Friday’s opening night performance of San DIego Opera’s production of Ástor Piazzolla’s tango opera “María de Buenos Aires” offered a surrealist story and the tantalizing allure of Piazzolla’s brilliant music . . .

Baritone Paul La Rosa: the Inside Story of ‘María de Buenos Aires’

By Ken Herman | January 18, 2018 |

San Diego Opera’s upcoming production of Ástor Piazzolla’s tango opera María de Buenos Aires brings more than a new opera to San Diego. It opens a window on the rich Argentine musical culture for which the late composer has become an instantly recognizable symbol.

San Diego Opera Opens ‘Great Scott’ — Jake Heggie’s Valentine to Singers

By Ken Herman | May 8, 2016 |

‘Great Scott’–San Diego Opera’s latest contribution to the lively American contemporary opera scene, opened with abundant vocal fireworks and a flashy production Saturday (May 7) at Civic Theatre . . .