Obituary: Operatic Superman Speight Jenkins
Opera enthusiasts, and devotees of Seattle Opera in particular, have been grieving the recent loss of a titan whose memory never will be absent from the minds of people who knew and loved him.
Seattle Opera News Coverage
The latest news on performances of Opera in Seattle.
Speight Jenkins, Former Seattle Opera General Director, Dies at 89
Speight Jenkins, who led Seattle Opera for 31 years and transformed it into one of the most respected opera companies in the US, has died at 89, the company announced.
Review: CARMEN at McCaw Hall
The production, with its flamboyantly portrayed characters and colorful background, fulfilled the most crowd-pleasing elements of the work
Interview: John Costello of BEL CANTO SEATTLE at Sunset Hill Community Hall
With recordings and live performances in 2026, they plan to transform, enchant and move audiences across the Seattle area
Washington National Opera Opens THE CRUCIBLE At Lisner Auditorium
Washington National Opera will present THE CRUCIBLE March 21–29 at Lisner Auditorium in Washington, D.
LA BOHEME, SALOME and More Set for Seattle Opera 2026/27 Season
The full lineup of titles and artists has been revealed for Seattle Opera's 2026/27 season.
Review: DAPHNE IN CONCERT at McCaw Hall
Daphne in Concert, Seattle Opera’s latest offering in their series of concert presentations initiated in 2023, proved that the series concept is a successful one.
Seattle Opera Appoints New Directors for Artistic, Programs & Partnerships Departments
General and Artistic Director James Robinson revealed three new appointments to run Seattle Opera’s departments of Artistic Administration & Planning and Programs & Partnerships.
Seattle Opera Offers Concert Presentation Of Rarely Heard Richard Strauss Opera DAPHNE
This January, Seattle Opera continues its recent tradition of offering concert presentations of rarely heard operas (Samson and Delilah in Concert '23, Les Troyens in Concert '25) with Richard Strauss's one-act pastoral tragedy, Daphne (1938).
Seattle Opera To Premiere Huang Ruo And James Schamus’ New Opera THE WEDDING BANQUET
Seattle Opera announced it will present the world premiere of The Wedding Banquet, a new comic opera by composer Huang Ruo and librettist James Schamus, inspired by Ang Lee’s beloved 1993 film.
Review: TOSCA at McCaw Hall
Ending the season with a memorable production of one of opera’s most tour de force masterpieces is sure to motivate audiences to return for Seattle Opera’s next season
FELLOW TRAVELERS and More Set for Seattle Opera 2025/25 Season
Seattle Opera has revealed the 2025/26 mainstage season.
Interview: Ludovic Morlot of LES TROYENS IN CONCERT at McCaw Hall
Following his triumph in Seattle Opera’s celebrated Samson and Delilah in Concert in 2023, Seattle Symphony Conductor Emeritus Ludovic Morlot will helm an unprecedented operatic event in January 2025: the SO premiere of Les Troyens in Concert, a rarely performed abridged version of Hector Berlioz
Seattle Opera To Present Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's enchanting opera The Magic Flute returns to Seattle this spring in a stunning new-to-Seattle production from visionary director Barrie Kosky and mixed-media theater group 1927.
Hector Berlioz's LES TROYENS to be Presented at Seattle Opera This Winter
Seattle Opera will present this January a concert rendering of Hector Berlioz's Les Troyens—an epic tale of fate, love, and betrayal that is as grand in scope as it is rarely performed.
Review: PAGLIACCI at McCaw Hall
The term has become familiar and beloved to opera lovers since the late 19th century.
Review: SEATTLE OPERA 60TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT & GALA at McCaw Hall
an enchanted evening that will be remembered for many decades as an occasion that was memorable in every way
Review: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE at Mccaw Hall
Without a doubt the highlight of, and a perfect ending to, the company’s season
Review: X: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MALCOLM X at McCaw Hall
Without doubt a definitive event for Seattle Opera, and worth experiencing in all of its many extraordinary aspects.
PAGLIACCI, THE MAGIC FLUTE & More Set for Seattle Opera 2024/25 Season
Seattle Opera has unveiled its 2024/25 season.
X: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MALCOLM X, to Have West Coast Premiere at Seattle Opera
The groundbreaking opera X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X will receive its West Coast premiere at Seattle Opera February 24–March 9.
Seattle Opera Announces Lineup For 60th Anniversary Concert
Seattle Opera announces lineup for 60th Anniversary Concert featuring world-class singers in a celebration of the company's artistic highlights.
Seattle Opera Appoints Chris Burkett Director Of Development
Seattle Opera has appointed Chris Burkett as the Director of Development.
Review: ALCINA at McCaw Hall
What did our critic think of ALCINA It’s worth going to see for the glorious music and courageous, proficient singing
Seattle Opera Chorus Offers Festive Program In One-of-A-Kind Holiday Chorus Concert
Seattle Opera Chorus presents a festive program in a one-of-a-kind Holiday Chorus Concert, featuring seasonal tunes, opera gems, and choral favorites.
Review: DAS RHEINGOLD at McCaw Hall
The outstanding cast and provocative production, merged with Wagner’s indisputably monumental music and drama, made this Rheingold a de rigueur happening
Seattle Opera to Celebrate 60th Anniversary with Exciting Lineup of Events
Learn about the upcoming events and festivities as Seattle Opera commemorates its 60th anniversary.
DAS RHEINGOLD to Open Seattle Opera 60th Anniversary Season
Seattle Opera will kick off its 23/24 season with Richard Wagner’s epic Das Rheingold in a stunning production by stage directorBrian Staufenbiel.
Seattle Opera's Summer Lineup Features Youth Programs, Free Outdoor Performances
The end of the season doesn't mean audiences have to wait until the fall to experience opera! Soak in the summer with Seattle Opera's exciting range of programming, including free public performances, youth opera camps, and a season-opening bash at the National Nordic Museum.
Interview: Michael Chioldi of LA TRAVIATA at McCaw Hall
A company and audience favorite, Chioldi made his SO debut as Baron Scarpia in Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca in 2021
Verdi's Classic LA TRAVIATA Closes Memorable Season At Seattle Opera
In Seattle Opera’s mainstage finale, audiences will be treated to one of opera’s most enduring favorites: La traviata, Giuseppe Verdi’s sumptuous tale of true love lost.
Seattle Opera Announces 60th Anniversary Season Featuring DAS RHEINGOLD, THE BARBER OF SEVILLE & More
Seattle Opera has announced its 2023/24 season, which celebrates the company’s 60th anniversary.
Seattle Bound Presents BOUND, Based On A True Story, Explores The Contradictions Of The Immigrant Experience
Continuing its commitment to new works and today's stories, Seattle Opera presents Bound, a chamber opera by composer Huang Ruo and librettist Bao-Long Chu.
SAMSON AND DELILAH to be Presented at Seattle Opera for the First Time Since 1965
For the first time since 1965, Seattle Opera will present Camille Saint-Saëns’ monumental Samson and Delilah (1877), an evocative retelling of the biblical tale of obsession, lust, and revenge.
World Premiere of A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS to Open at Seattle Opera in February
On February 25, 2023, McCaw Hall will host the world premiere of A Thousand Splendid Suns, written by composer Sheila Silver and librettist Stephen Kitsakos, based on the gripping novel by Khaled Hosseini.
Washington National Opera Performs R. Strauss' ELEKTRA, October 29– November 12
Washington National Opera (WNO) will present Richard Strauss' Greek tragedy Elektra, October 29–November 12, 2022 in the Opera House.
Washington National Opera Opens The 2022–2023 Season With IL TROVATORE, October 22– November 7
Washington National Opera (WNO) opens its season with a new production of Il trovatore, October 22–November 7, 2022 in the Opera House.
Seattle Opera to Present TRISTAN AND ISOLDE in October
Seattle Opera will continue its 2022/23 season with Richard Wagner’s sensual epic, Tristan and Isolde.
Seattle Opera to Kick off 2022/23 Season With THE ELIXIER OF LOVE & Opera Center Events
Seattle Opera will pop the cork on its 2022/23 season with Gaetano Donizetti’s delightful summer sipper, The Elixir of Love.
Seattle Opera Appoints Michaella Calzaretta Chorus Master & Head Of Music Staff
Seattle Opera announced today its new chorus master & head of music staff is Michaella Calzaretta, an experienced conductor acclaimed for her high standards and superb preparation skills.
