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The French Connection on The Opera Hour | Sunday, August 6 at 8PM
Join KDFC's "The Opera Hour" every first Sunday at 8pm, hosted by Bill Lueth and Matthew Shilvock. Discover the magic of opera and enjoy highlights from French composers on August 6, 2023.
A Rare ‘Lucrezia’ in Pacifica
Phénix Opera Company's director, Osvaldo de Leon, stages the rarely performed opera Lucrezia by Respighi at Pacifica’s Spindrift School, aiming to introduce it to a wider audience.
‘Aci, Galatea e Polifemo’ in the Age of Me Too
Handel's mini-opera, Aci, Galatea e Polifemo, is reimagined with a contemporary twist, addressing power dynamics and sexual abuse in the age of #MeToo.
A Surreal Fairytale at ‘Snapshot’
West Edge Opera and Earplay present Snapshot, featuring new short operas. Highlight includes "Moon, Bride, Dogs", a surreal tale of a woman's escape from abuse, narrated by the moon.
Hansel and Gretel Head to the Opera House
San Francisco Opera and Opera San Jose are staging Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel. The opera, first performed in 1893, was the first to be broadcast on radio.
The ABC’s of Opera: Puccini’s “La bohème”
Explore the timeless themes of love, optimism, and dreams in Puccini's La Bohème. Learn about its history, characters, and its influence on modern productions like Rent.
The XYZ’s of Opera: Handel’s “Xerxes”
Explore the world of opera with the KUSC Guide, focusing on Handel's Xerxes. Learn about its history, unique characteristics, and its resurgence in popularity.
Classical Californians: Josh Shaw
This week's Classical Californian is Josh Shaw
How the 1812 Overture Became Music for the Fourth of July
Explore the history of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture's popularity in 4th of July celebrations, its association with fireworks, and its original context in this insightful blog.
“Trio”: Three Upcoming NorCal Events We Think You’ll Enjoy Each Week
Explore upcoming events in the Bay Area this week.
Saturday Morning CarTunes: American Instruments
A look at some instruments that were born in America, as we approach July 4
Classical Californians: Kris Bowers
This week's Classical Californian is composer Kris Bowers
Celebrate These LGBTQ+ Composers
A brief profile of 6 LGBTQ+ composers