On June 14, one evening only, soprano Laura Claycomb, another SF Opera Center graduate now in a major international career, sings songs of Innocence Lost by Wagner and by Weimar composers, and MTT conducts. Wagner's tremendous orchestral sonorities are the most prominent presence in this, his first groundbreaking opera.
MTT conducts The Flying Dutchman in a semi-staged production in Davies Hall featuring baritone Mark Delavan, a SF Opera Center graduate who now sings in all important opera houses, and Jane Eaglen, one of the great Wagnerian sopranos of our time. Michael Tilson Thomas sets the scenes in Germany: between the wars, the years of the Weimar Republic, of art that was sensational, erotic and new, and in the 19th century as embodied in Wagner's The Flying Dutchman, the tale of a seafarer condemned to sail the seas for all eternity, or until he finds redeeming love. This year, the theme is Innocence Undone: Wagner,Weill and the Weimar Years. That means hurry to get remaining tickets. SFSymphony June Festivals are always popular and built around fascinating themes. That concert is at 3 p.m, Regency Center, Sutter at Van Ness. On June 15, Chanticleeer gives a free concert to celebrate its 25th anniversary, including repertoire from past concerts and recordings. (Also in Berkeley, June 7 in the First Congregational Church)įor tickets, call 800/407-1400 (City Box Office) or go online. at magnificent Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. Sound in Spirit concerts this weekend, May 30, at 8 p.m. Sound in Spirit combines early music with contemporary works to explore vocal music which crosses time and cultures to cure ills and soothe souls. All the better for concert, opera and playgoers!Ĭhanticleer, the internationally-acclaimed 12-man vocal ensemble, which has just won another Grammy, wraps up its 25th anniversary season with a concert that explores the profound connection between music and healing. Performing arts companies generally end their regular seasons in May, but there is now so much going on in June that it looks like a whole new season.
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