The San Diego Opera Just Gave Its Last Performance (We’re Pretty Sure)

“After a three-week battle that convulsed the community here and subjected its once revered opera company to widespread derision and accusations of mismanagement — Ian D. Campbell, its general and artistic director, was nearly booed off the stage when he stepped out to introduce ‘Don Quixote’ this month on opening night — the board of directors on Friday reaffirmed its intention to close down”