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San Diego Opera’s Promising 2021-2022 Season Goes Back Into Theaters

By Ken Herman | June 23, 2021 |

Now that the restrictions of the current pandemic are lifting, San Diego Opera General Director David Bennett has announced the company’s 2021-2022 season.

‘Nixon in China’ a Glorious Season Finale for San Diego Opera

By Ken Herman | March 15, 2015 |

When composer John Adams chalked up the global success of his first opera ‘Nixon in China’ to beginner’s luck, it was easy to perceive his puckish humor taking charge. But mere luck clearly did not bring about the triumph of San Diego Opera’s extraordinary production of ‘Nixon in China’ that opened Saturday (March 14) at Civic Theatre . . .

A Verdi Opera to Die For

By Ken Herman | March 10, 2014 |

When you combine an ideal cast, sharp direction, a smart period set, and a sympathetic baton in the pit, the result is San Diego Opera’s “A Masked Ball,” which opened Saturday (March 8) at Civic Theatre. This cast list for this gripping but far too infrequently performed Verdi opera looked good on paper, but on stage it was spectacular. . .