HEAVEN OR HELL? I surmise that opinions will be all over the map for San Francisco Opera’s production of Mefistofele, Arrigo Boito’s 1868 take on the Faust legend. To begin with, this is a clunky, fragmented and uneven opera. There are a few memorable tunes, especially for the chorus, and there are some juicy parts. And while the [...]
SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:05AM on September 8, 2013