The final production of the San Diego Opera 2024-2025 season is Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata; it opens on Friday, April 25, at The San Diego Civic Theatre.Composed in 1853, Traviata followed Verdi's Rigoletto and Il Trovatore, capping off what could be considered the …

Articles by Garrett Harris
Did you know that Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 kills 20 percent of cancer cells? It’s true; I know because someone posted it on Facebook. I thought it seemed interesting so I investigated it with the all-knowing power …
I saw Salome by Richard Strauss at San Diego Opera on Sunday, March 23. Let's start with the positives. I like the way the current administration uses local singers for the roles that were written for local singers. …
As the San Diego Opera’s production of Richard Strauss’s Salome opens, I’ve come to a realization. I have opera angst. Upcoming EventSalomeFriday, March 21, 2025, 7:30 p.m.San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Avenue, San DiegoAge Limit: Not availableMoreThere …
San Diego Opera is presenting Salome by Richard Strauss on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 21, 22, and 23. Salome was last produced in 2012.Salome, based on the play by Oscar Wilde, is a compelling exploration of desire, …
I’d say one of the greatest barriers to enjoying opera is knowing whether or not the singing is good. I’m being serious. It’s a problem for those who haven’t spent years studying voice or exploring …
I attended my first morning concert by the San Diego Symphony on Friday, February 28. The concert started at 11 am, and I was happy to have the day free in order to attend. I’ve …
I have it on good authority that the San Diego Symphony concert on Sunday, February 9, provided a fantastic experience of classical music. My plans to attend were usurped by a family medical situation. Under …
The San Diego Symphony has announced its 2025-26 season. The schedule is, of course, solid but there are a few concerts that jump off the page. Let's take a look.Upcoming EventSD Symphony: French Fairytales - …